Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor planning speech disorder. This can cause the child difficulty when planning the complex movements of the jaw, lips, tongue and breath in order to speak. It can be difficult as a parent watching your child struggle through these movements. It is just as difficult to find a professional who will fit into your and your child’s routine. I provide speech therapy in an environment that fits the easiest into your lifestyle, whether that be in-home sessions, daycare or school appointments, or online therapy. My treatment approach draws upon my masters degree in communication disorders from New Mexico State University as well as additional trainings in CAS from experts in the field, such as Edythe Strand. Every child is different. That’s why I have experience working with children with multiple diagnosis, such as Autism and CAS. It’s important to me that I can help your child no matter what their diagnosis. My treatment sessions are highly focused and fun! They begin with maximum cues/prompts that fade as the child improves. As a parent, you are involved in the treatment process too. Parents and I work together to select target words each week. An effort is made to select target words that are socially “powerful”, such as “Hi” “Bye” “More”, in order to intrinsically motivate your child to communicate. I also follow ASHA best practice guidelines and encourage frequent practice for best results.