The Best Apraxia and Dyspraxia Books of All Time

At last, a parents' guide to understanding, treating, and living with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Written in an empathic style by a parent who "has been there", Speaking of Apraxia offers hope and practical advice for parents of toddlers to teens with this neurologically-based motor speech disorder. Characterized by difficulties with planning and producing the complex set of movements necessary for intelligible speech, CAS can be a child's only diagnosis or can be accompanied by other special needs such as learning disabilities, Down syndrome, or autism.

Parents and professionals will appreciate the author's clear explanations of everything from diagnosing CAS and working with speech-language pathologists (SLPs), to understanding how to distinguish it from other speech disorders, and getting appropriate early intervention and special education support. Drawing on the latest research, professionals' insights, her own and other parents' experience, the author covers these important topics:. I: The Straight Scoop on Speech Basics--CAS definition; An Overview of Speech & Language; Where to Get Help and What to Ask; Your First Appointment with an SLP. II: Now What?!--Getting, Coping with and Understanding the Diagnosis; Health & Genetics; All about Speech Therapy. III: Helping Your Child--Complementary and Alternative Medical and Treatment Approaches (Diet, Music, Movement Therapy and More). IV: Off to School--Getting Ready; Special Education Ins & Outs; Phonological Awareness; Reading Issues. V: Coping & Hoping--Dealing with Emotions and Family Life; What the Future May Hold; Networking, Support Groups, and Advocacy. Appendices: Information on insurance, summer camps and enrichment programs, speech-language milestones, and a glossary of terms. Speaking of Apraxia is a comprehensive and authoritative resource any family, SLP, occupational therapist, or pediatric practice will be glad to own or recommend.

Here’s How to Treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Third Edition offers clinicians and students of speech-language pathology (SLP) a comprehensive look at the assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). This book helps guide the SLP on which assessment tasks will provide the information needed to make a confident diagnosis of CAS at different stages of development, as well as best practices for treatment of CAS.

The authors take a deep dive into application of evidence-based treatment strategies for children with CAS, and move beyond theoretical ideas to provide recommendations of specific activities to facilitate improved speech praxis in children across age groups, making this book extremely informative and practical. This latest edition maintains the original intention of the prior editions – to provide clinicians and students with a holistic look at the complex needs of children with CAS and to offer practical ideas for evaluation and treatment. The amount of new research over the past several years has been substantial. Fortunately for the readers, Here’s How to Treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Third Edition summarizes the most current research regarding the nature of CAS, best practices in evaluation, and effective treatment strategies to give clinicians greater confidence in working with children with this complex speech disorder. New to the Third Edition:. ·Updates to reflect the current research findings related to the genetic and neurogenic correlates of CAS, as well as the features of CAS that are most sensitive and specific to consider when making a differential diagnosis. ·New chapters on unique needs of children with cooccurring challenges, such as ADHD, dysarthria, and developmental coordination disorder and treatment of CAS via telepractice. ·PluralPlus online ancillary resources with downloadable forms and videos.

Apraxia of Speech Workbook: 100 activities to improve speech articulation and develop phonological awareness in kids with apraxia, aphasia, and dyslexia. Volume 1. *****REVISED AND UPDATED MAY 2024********Apraxia is a neurological disorder that occurs due to damage or degeneration in neuronal connections or the cerebral cortex. It consists of the inability to carry out intentional actions and respond to orders from third parties. Despite the will and physical ability, the patient cannot perform the task. Although there is no specific treatment for this condition, the child can improve their ability to react through stimulation.

Depending on the type of apraxia the child has, it will be necessary to work on some of the following areas :. The action of simple movements and gestures.The logical relationship between different small actions to generate sequences, for example, getting dressed in the correct order.The correct use of tools and toys.Facial movements and diction,Spatial distribution to build and draw.In this book you will find several activities to work on this subject:What comes next?...........pages 1-26Find the difference...........pages 27-40Read & Color..................pages 41-55Roll, Say & Mark.............pages 56-70Say, Find & Count...........pages 71-85Say & Color by numbers......pages 86-100.

This is a story about how a stroke changed my life, and how I am overcoming the long term obstacles of aphasia, apraxia, and motor control. How my husband had this premeditation that I would have a medical problem. It all started early one morning as I was getting ready for work as a special education teacher, and I had an ischemic, emboli stroke caused by a blood clot that formed in my hole in my heart. After life-fighting me to a Pittsburgh hospital, the doctors treated me with tPA to dissolve the blood clot and save my life.

This book highlights my stories of change, depression, frustration, motivation and love that I’ve experienced since January 18, 2008 - the day a stroke changed my life.

This case study examines issues relating to autism and disabilities that coexist with autism in a 5-6-year-old boy. They are sensory processing disorder, apraxia, and hearing loss. A literature review, neuroscience principles, school evaluations, independent testing, and 53 Melody Arons Center (MAC) lesson plan summaries are provided. Lessons occurred over a period of eleven months, two days a week, one hour per session. Data from the boy’s exit from preschool illustrated significant regression, the child never developing a language system or self-regulation by age five.

Classified as autistic, he was completely nonverbal, with periodic use of an iPad at school and at home. No language system was attempted by his school. Upon entrance to MAC, he received co-teaching from a sign language instructor and a special education teacher specializing in sensory integration techniques and play-based instruction. All sessions were videotaped for analysis. Formative and summative assessments were made at five months and 11 months into the program. Data demonstrated that the child developed basic sign language and began to use oral language. Self-regulation was seen by the eleventh month with extended periods of prolonged play at a single activity. Discussion includes reference to the current international debate regarding the inappropriate definition of autism by the American Psychiatric Association, as well as the improper used of Applied Behavior Analysis for children with sensory processing disorders, either separately or coexisting with autism. The efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis for all children diagnosed as autistic is also examined.

Helping Children with Dyspraxia provides clear and positive answers to the questions commonly asked by parents and teachers about behaviour, causes, identification and assessment associated with dyspraxia and discusses the range of possible therapeutic interventions. Drawing on her extensive experience of working with children with movement disorders and liasing with their mainstream schools, Maureen Boon shows how a therapeutic approach can benefit this group and how parents and teachers can actively participate in the child's therapy.

She provides information and ideas for parents and teachers wanting to improve the child's movements and language abilities and thus increase their self-confidence and self-esteem. Helping Children with Dyspraxia is a concise yet comprehensive handbook for parents and professionals. Its clear structure and practical, positive advice will make it an invaluable resource for anyone involved with a dyspraxic child.

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