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- Jessica
- Carrizo
- No
- 2055 Anderson Road
Davis
California
95616
United States - Alma Language & Literacy
Davis
California
95616
United States
My therapy protocol for children with mild to severe Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) takes a holistic approach, addressing both speech-motor planning and all communication needs. For multilingual children, I incorporate treatment in both Spanish and English, addressing language skills in both languages.
I have extensive experience using evidence-based approaches such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and the Rapid Syllable Transition (ReST). I also specialize in creating unique, individualized treatment plans for children with complex communication profiles, such as co-occurring CAS annd autism, ensuring neuroaffirming care that respects and supports each child’s communication style and needs. Alongside speech-motor planning, I address literacy, syntax, and vocabulary development, using alternative communication methods as needed.
Parents, guardians, and extended family members play an essential role in therapy, especially in multigenerational households. I actively involve all family members in goal-setting and treatment sessions, recognizing the significant influence they have on the child’s communication development. It is important for parents and grandparents to see the child’s progress, understand their hard work, and feel confident supporting them at home. In bilingual homes, I work closely with family members to ensure that they can facilitate communication in both languages, whether using verbal strategies or AAC tools. This inclusive approach ensures that everyone in the child’s life is equipped to support their communication success.
In my practice, I integrate AAC into therapy for children with CAS, particularly when frustration arises due to unintelligibility. I have extensive experience using light tech tools such as communication books, core boards, and customized printouts of high tech AAC systems, as well as high tech communication apps and devices. For bilingual AAC users, I ensure that devices are programmed to support communication in both Spanish and English, promoting ease of code-switching and effective communication across contexts. I have experience in AAC funding and providing AAC training to families and educators in both medical and educational settings, ensuring that children have full access to the tools they need.
