Description

Ages: 2 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Authors: Dave Hammer & Cari Ebert

The SLP’s Guide to Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Renowned speakers Dave Hammer and Cari Ebert have collaborated to create a comprehensive resource for speech-language pathologists: The SLP’s Guide to Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech. This guide provides practical, hands-on strategies for effectively treating toddlers, preschoolers, and early school-aged children diagnosed with or suspected of having Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

What This Comprehensive Book Covers:

Understanding CAS

• CAS and sCAS: How Diagnosis Drives Therapy

Engaging Therapy Approaches

• Making Something Intrinsically Not Fun, Fun
• Creating Communication Risk-Takers

Treatment Strategies by Developmental Stage

• Getting Started with the Minimally Verbal Young Child
• The Importance of Early Target Selection
• Continuing the Journey with the More Verbal Child

Therapy Techniques and Tools

• Using Multisensory Cues in Therapy
• Activities for Enhancing Repetitive Speech Practice Through Play
• Incorporating Technology into Therapy

Building Support Systems

• Establishing Family and Community Partnerships

Why Choose This Guide?

This resource is designed for practicing SLPs seeking effective, engaging, and evidence-based strategies to support children with CAS. Whether working with minimally verbal toddlers or more advanced communicators, this guide is an essential tool for creating meaningful therapy experiences and fostering communication success.

Includes: 158 pages, professional resource