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- Layla
- Safinia
- Chestnut Street
San Francisco
California
94123
United States - Embrace Speech and Language Therapy
San Francisco
California
94123
United States
As a speech pathologist specializing in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), I emphasize building trusting relationships with both the child and their family. My therapy sessions are designed to be effective and engaging, where children understand their goals and enjoy the activities, fostering their intrinsic motivation to learn new speech motor movements. I employ evidence-based therapies such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST), and Speech Motor Chaining, ensuring the intervention is rooted in proven techniques. Each therapy approach is customized to suit the individual child: some sessions are play-integrated to make learning enjoyable, while others focus on achieving more targets with minimal play – it all depends on what best supports the child's progress.
I believe that parent involvement is crucial in the therapy process for childhood apraxia of speech. I actively want parents to be part of the plan of care, ensuring that we’re all aligned on goals and progress. I love when parents join the therapy sessions to observe and understand the techniques we are using, which helps them support their child's learning at home. After each session, I make sure to provide updates so parents are always informed about their child’s progress. Collaboratively, parents and I work together to create a target word list for Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), focusing on functional words that are meaningful and useful for the family’s everyday communication.
I have used AAC to support children in communicating within their environment, utilizing both low-tech and high-tech methods. For low-tech options, I incorporate strategies such as sign language and communication boards. In terms of high-tech solutions, I have utilized speech-generating devices to facilitate effective communication. For many children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), we work together to find a method of communication that works best for them – and at first, that may not be verbal. While our apraxia sessions will primarily focus on verbal speech, it's crucial to understand the bigger goal: helping the child communicate effectively in their daily life. I collaborate with other specialized SLPs to ensure comprehensive support for the children on my caseload, welcoming the use of AAC as a vital tool in achieving this overarching aim.
