My treatment is tailored to each child’s need. I focus on repetitive practice and establishing movement patterns to establish functional words for increased communication, while using the child’s interests to keep them engaged during practice. Dependent on the child's level, treatment goals include production of functional words by establishing a core vocabulary, targeting new syllable and word shapes to increase variety of movement patterns, and generalization of words/phrases beginning with structured tasks, moving to structured play and toward functional communication. Within therapy sessions, I begin targeting syllables/words within a structured setting such as identifying pictures or objects. The goal is to produce a high number of correct productions to establish new motor plans. Next, established approximations/words are practiced in play with toys and functional use of the words. Multisensory cues and feedback are provided and faded to help the child achieve success. Motivating toys and rewards are used within tasks to keep the child’s attention and encourage a fun, playful atmosphere. By working closely with occupational therapists specializing in sensory integration, I incorporate movement and sensory input when needed to help the child organize and attend to our therapy tasks.