SLP Category: Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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- Nicole
- Williams
My therapy is very individualized to each client and to their family's needs and goals for their child. It is important to me that I receive input from a family regarding target words that are important to their child and that will help their child functionally communicate. I maintain open communication with parents and always make sure to explain what we are working towards and why. I strive to make therapy as motivating and fun as possible for my clients, while always using principles of motor learning. While using a play-based approach, I always consider how I am using principles of motor learning and will maximize opportunities to practice our target words.
I always seek input from parents regarding which targets are going to be the most motivating and functional for their child and for the family. I will always explain to parents which principles of motor learning I am using at any given time, and why. Parents are always welcome to sit in and participate during the session as well. I provide parents with ideas of how to incorporate practice and generalization into the home environment, by providing specific cueing that has been successful as well as activities that will maximize the child's opportunity to practice a specific target.
I have worked with clients who have used both low and high tech AAC within our sessions. Examples of AAC that I frequently utilize in sessions include use of visuals, core vocabulary boards, sign language and voice output programs (e.g., Proloquo2go, Go Talk). These AAC options are used in conjunction with verbal communication and are utilized in order to reduce frustration and increase the child's overall ability to functionally communicate.
