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CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH. (pp. 381-385). I. INTRODUCTION**. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) also called developmental apraxia of speech (DAS) Motor programming disorder of neurogenic origin Affects articulatory and prosodic parameters of speech production
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CHILDHOOD APRAXIA OF SPEECH (pp. 381-385)
I. INTRODUCTION** • Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) also called developmental apraxia of speech (DAS) • Motor programming disorder of neurogenic origin • Affects articulatory and prosodic parameters of speech production • The child has great difficulty with fine, rapid, voluntary movements of speech
In general…** • Tx: sequential organization; simple to complex speech tasks • We can progress from CV or VC combinations CVC CCVC syllable shapes words phrases sentences conversational speech
Geri could produce /k/ but not /g/--the talk tube helped her hear herself better
12. Make sure ch speaks slowly** • 13. Use a variety of carrier phrases (e.g., “Here is ____” “I want ___”)
Youtube • K-SLP Techniques with Nancy & Avery – Segment 1 • Write down 3-4 specific therapy techniques you hear her using
III. SPECIFIC TREATMENT APPROACHES** • A. Introduction • Multimodality approach! • For children with severe CAS, may need sign language or augmentative communication
PROMPT:** • Deborah Hayden • Used in countries world-wide • Offers training and certification workshops • Esp. effective for severely involved ch (CAS, cerebral palsy, dysarthria [TBI])
E. Contrastive Stress Drills** • Work especially well to teach stress and rhythm of spoken language as well as promote better articulation • Example for /k/: • SLP: Is your name Ben? • Child: No, my name is Ken. • SLP: Is his name Ken? • Child: No, my name is Ken.
Youtube • Luke’s speech therapy apraxia 3