Neuromotor Speech Disorder

Neuromotor Speech Disorder

Neuromotor Speech Disorder: Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

Other disorder: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Treatment: PROMPT (PROMPT© stands for Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular

Phonetic Targets. It is a tactile-kinesthetic approach to speech therapy, which means

that the speech-language pathologist uses touch cues on the client’s face (vocal folds,

jaw, lips, tongue), to support and shape correct movement of these articulators.)

AAC: PECS (PECS is a type of Augmentative and Alternative Communication that uses

visual symbols to teach the learner to communicate with parents, carers, teachers and

peers. The aim is to teach intentional, functional communication and to allow users to

communicate their wants and needs.)

Please include Autism information as well as CAS information below.

Sections to be completed:

Intervention

Intervention Method- CAS and Autism

Motor Speech Treatment Hierarchy

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

Interprofessional Practice (include AAC)

Cultural Humility