Childhood Apraxia of Speech Resource Guide

This resource guide focuses on the disorder of developmental verbal apraxia and provides hands-on strategies and materials to use in assessment and treatment. The book begins with a core knowledge section as a brief review of the theoretical model underpinning the application information. Assessment

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This comprehensive resource guide was created in response to the requests from practicing speech language pathologists and parents of children with apraxia of speech for information on the nature of this complicated disorder and advice on assessment and treatment methods. Fundamental aspects of the disorder are discussed in depth and different viewpoints regarding apraxia are compared, eliminating the need to track down multiple sources. Detailed practical assessment and treatment guidelines provide speech language pathologists with a framework of how to help children with apraxia and the motivation behind each treatment. Case studies bring material into a real world context.