The SLP's Guide to Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech

The SLP's Guide to Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech - Effective Therapy Strategies for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Early School-Aged Children

Dave Hammer, M.A., CCC-SLP & Cari Ebert, M.S., CCC-SLP

This professional resource by Dave Hammer and Cari Ebert provides practicing SLPs the hands-on information they need to effectively treat toddlers, preschoolers, and early school-aged children who have or who are suspected of having childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).  The following areas are covered:

• CAS an sCAS:  How diagnosis drives therapy.
• Creating communication risk-takers.
• Getting started with minimally verbal young children.
• Continuing the journey with the more verbal child.
• Using multisensory cues in therapy.
• Activities for enhancing repetitive speech practice through play.
• Incorporating technology into therapy.
• Establishing family and community partnerships.

Ages:  2 and Up (Grades: PreK and Up)