My treatment approach will be different based on the needs of each child. These approaches include Edy Strand’s DTTC, PROMPT, Kaufman Approach and Moving Across Syllables. I use a multi sensory approach incorporating the Principles of Motor Learning in every session as well as movement activities for active engagement in sessions. Prosody is addressed right away if the child is having difficulty with suprasegmental features. During treatment sessions, I do whatever it takes for the child to focus on my face to watch mouth movements! Goals are functional and reflect what is important to the family/child. I utilize a child lead, motorically based, play therapy approach which consists of structured play to build speech and language skills while incorporating quick reinforcers that are motivating for the child to maximize response trials to facilitate motor learning. Communication is the overall goal. The child still needs to be able to communicate if their speech is unintelligible therefore signs, AAC devices, and gestures are be incorporated as well when appropriate. A cueing hierarchy is used consisting of max amount of cues (physical/touch, visual, verbal, gestural, wait time) and fading those cues to teach a speech motor plan. I believe in parent education and supporting families with what they can do at home to facilitate success for their child. Building trust and a bond with my clients and their parents is very important to me.