Outfitting Your Toolbox to Treat Speech Sound Disorders

There are a number of evidence-based treatment methods designed to treat speech sound disorders, including those for phonological disorders and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). These treatment methods address the core deficits of each type of speech sound disorder. Evidence-based phonological approaches, such as cycles, complexity, minimal pairs, and multiple oppositions, address phonological deficits.

Methodologies designed to treat CAS, such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST) and Speech Motor Chaining, are based on the principles of motor learning (PML) and incorporate multisensory cueing, as well as address the core deficits in CAS, including prosody. A solid grasp of the principles of motor learning and multisensory cueing is essential to effectively implement CAS treatment methods. However, utilizing these skills can also elevate the treatment of other speech sound disorders. Let's dive into why using PML and integrating multiple senses can be a game-changer in therapy for speech sound disorders. Read my full guest post on the Bjorem Speech blog here.