I use a functional communication treatment approach which incorporates the principles of motor learning. I use frequent therapy sessions with heavy repetition throughout, but I also like to keep the students engaged and having fun. I've found that using approaches from multiple treatments proves most beneficial, as I like to tailor treatment to each individual student's needs . I frequently use recommendations from the Kaufman approach, such as shaping word approximations and the use of a core vocab book from David Hammer. I first see what the student is able to produce and try to develop vocabulary words from there. I then see if the child is able to produce additional productions while using multi-sensory cues or syllable shaping. I frequently utilize the Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing approach along with recommendations from PROMPT, such as using touch to provide additional sensory input to assist with speech motor planning. I work with what the child currently has and with cueing, modeling, and word shaping create words that are possible and meaningful for the student. I always implement a home program to assist with carryover/generalization, and I always try to find out what productions would be most meaningful for the student. I incorporate carrier phrases as necessary and adjust my cues as the student progresses in therapy to facilitate and encourage proper self-monitoring and motor learning within the student. Language, literacy, prosody, and social skills are worked on throughout therapy sessions as needed. If a student initially does not have a form of functional communication, I would look to incorporate ASL or an AAC along with continuing to build functional verbal communication.