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- Alexis
- Celentano
- 524 E. Main Street, Suite 200
Riverhead
New York
11901
United States - Speech Therapy For All
Riverhead
New York
11901
United States
Using the highly researched Principles of Motor Learning we will use drill work where targets are practiced in high-frequency structured practice as well as randomized practice of those sound targets. I personally encourage intrinsic motivation, however, if the child needs external rewards and goals I am happy to accommodate that. Depending on the child’s age and tolerance of drill I will cater my treatment to areas of interest for the child and games/activities the child enjoys. This may look like structured play, turn taking in a game, or activities that contain targets embedded within the activity. Lastly, I would provide the caretaker with the list of targets that the child was successful with in session to work on carry over and generalization of the skills.
Therapy and carry-over is a team effort. I love having my parents involved and active members in treatment because I only see your child in 30-minute increments and you are with your child several hours out of the day. We will come up with an individualized plan with targets that are important to you and your family, I will have you sit in on sessions to watch and learn how to best support your child and you’ll be given some targets to practice at home until your next session. Because everything is individualized, we will work together and share what worked during the week and what didn’t so there is maximum benefit to your child.
I have used AAC (both low and high tech) for children with CAS to effectively communicate with friends, family, and unfamiliar communication partners to continue to develop language skills and reduce communication barriers and frustration. I use it in tandem with CAS treatment to continue to address and promote language skills while we catch the child’s motor system up. Think of it this way, if you had broken both of your legs would you lay in bed each day until they healed or would you rather have access to a wheelchair so you can still participate in acts of daily living? That’s how we should be treating AAC, it’s the wheelchair support!
