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What is the Source-Filter Theory of Speech Production?
February 1, 2023
What is the source-filter theory of speech production? Read More
20Q with Ann Kummer Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Close-ended and Open-ended Toys
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December 12, 2016
What is the difference between close-ended toys and open-ended toys and how can they be utilized in play intervention? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Intervention Language Disorder(s)
Sensitivity versus Specificity
August 8, 2016
What is the difference between sensitivity and specificity, and why is it important? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Intervention Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Eligibility for Special Education
July 25, 2016
Who makes the decisions about a child’s eligibility for special education and related services? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Can Classroom Teachers Collect Data for SLPs
June 22, 2015
Is it appropriate to allow classroom teachers to collect speech data independent of the SLP? Can an SLP rely on someone else’s data for the speech section of the IEP? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s) Literacy and Phonological Awareness School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
The Difference Between Dyslexia and CAS
September 23, 2013
What is the difference between dyslexia and CAS? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Literacy and Phonological Awareness
Evaluation of Severe CAS
April 22, 2013
I am currently working on an evaluation for a child who appears to have a severe form of CAS. After completing the GFTA, it was apparent that he made only six sounds. No final sounds. Is this typic... Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Galactosemia
March 26, 2013
What is galactosemia? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
Pull Out Therapy for CAS
July 2, 2012
In my school setting, we experience a lot of pressure to provide all speech services integrated in the classroom for preschool children. Are we justified in arguing for pull out therapy for CAS? Read More
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Relationship Between CAS and Reading Abilities
April 9, 2012
Do most students who are diagnosed with CAS have reading difficulty? What does the research suggest? Read More
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Motor Planning vs. Motor Programming
February 27, 2012
What is the differences between what a motor planning and a motor programming disorder? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses Apraxia
CAS & Auditory Discrimination
January 30, 2012
How might auditory discrimination play a role in diagnosing and treating CAS? Read More
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Neurological Evaluation of CAS
February 14, 2011
Should all children with suspected CAS be referred for a detailed neurological evaluation? Read More
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Benefits of Fish Oil in CAS
December 13, 2010
Has fish oil been shown to be a helpful part of treatment for children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)? Read More
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Appropriate Therapies for Apraxia + VPI
September 20, 2010
In a 4 year old child with oral motor issues as well as unexplained VPI, are oral motor exercises ever indicated? Read More
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Using AAC with a Child Diagnosed with Down Syndrome
March 15, 2010
I have a 13 y/o child with Down Syndrome and cognitive impairment. The parents generally interpret for the child and feel that AAC inhibits the child's ability to improve oral language, meaning, they... Read More
AAC - Technology Apraxia
How to Help a Child with CAS Communicate in Social Situations
February 1, 2010
How can I address social interactions with a child who is apraxic? What are some techniques that you use/incorporate to help the child communicate in social situations? Read More
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Therapy Recommendations for Severe Childhood Apraxia of Speech
December 21, 2009
I have a child with severe CAS and a very limited phonetic inventory (phonological and artic errors) on my caseload. Do you have suggestions on how much time to spend on each sound? Read More
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Anterior Open Bite, Jaw Development, and Apraxia
November 16, 2009
My 21 month old son has a vocabulary of +/- 5 words. He still can't imitate animal sounds (except cat, cow and lion and they all sound the same, though the volume differs) or make simple sounds like /... Read More
Early Intervention Language Disorder(s) Apraxia
Pharyngoplasty and VPI
June 29, 2009
I'm treating a little boy who has had a pharyngoplasty to repair a submucous cleft (surgery was 7/08). He does not appear to have VP closure; his nasoendoscopy is not until February, 2009. In conju... Read More
Voice and Resonance Disorders Apraxia