Speech Sound Disorders
Speech sound disorders are also called articulation disorders. If you child’s speech isn’t as clear or understandable as most children their age, they may have a speech disorder. A general guideline is that speech should be fully developed by age 8. A speech sound disorder usually means the muscles used for speaking are not working optimally.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
Children with CAS have difficulty with the brain sending messages to their speech muscles in a reliable way. They may also have difficulty using their muscles optimally even when the message is sent.
When treating your child for a speech sound disorder I will assess their muscle function in order to create the best treatment plan. There are many methods for treating articulation disorders. Two of the best I have found and use frequently are PROMPT and myofunctional therapy.
