I follow evidenced based therapy techniques as indicated through the American Speech and Hearing Association. All treatment plans are individualized based on the students unique needs. Some evidence based diagnostic tools I implement include Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol and PROMPT techniques.
Treatment goals for children with CAS focus on facilitating overall communication and language skills by increasing speech production and intelligibility or, when indicated, using augmentative and alternative forms of communication (AAC), such as gestures, manual signs, voice output devices, and context-specific communication boards. I use motor-programming approaches that utilize motor-learning principles, including the need for many repetitions of speech movements to help the child acquire skills to accurately, consistently, and automatically make sounds and sequences of sounds.