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Working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Theory and Practice for Speech and Language Therapists
Series: Working With
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Working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Kathryn Murrell is a practical guide for speech and language therapists addressing the complexities of childhood apraxia of speech. The book covers assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies, emphasising collaboration with families and schools. It includes theoretical overviews, structured assessment formats, parent and school advice sheets, and downloadable forms for case history and assessment.

The text is designed for ease of use, featuring clear chapter layouts, hands-on activities, case studies, and teaching notes. It also explores innovative approaches such as teletherapy, group therapy, and the consultative method, making it a comprehensive resource for therapists and students at any experience level.
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This book is ideal for speech and language therapists and students specialising in speech disorders, particularly those seeking practical guidance on childhood apraxia of speech. It will also benefit professionals involved in multidisciplinary teams working with affected children and educators supporting therapy in schools.

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This resource will lead the reader through the practicalities of assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for children of all ages with features of childhood apraxia of speech. It provides the underlying principles upon which to work with children who have this disorder in collaboration with families and schools.

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This resource will lead the reader through the practicalities of assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention for children of all ages with features of childhood apraxia of speech. It provides the theory and underlying principles upon which to work with children who have this fascinating but challenging disorder in collaboration with families and schools.

Chapters are clearly laid out, with hands-on activities for intervention and helpful summaries. There is a focus on alternative and augmentative means of communication and multidisciplinary working, as well as a wealth of case studies and teaching notes for training other professionals. Fresh ways of working are addressed, such as the use of teletherapy and other techniques such as group therapy and the consultative approach are discussed.

Key features include:

  • A theoretical overview of current thinking about childhood apraxia of speech
  • A structured assessment format with a chapter specifically focused on how to take a detailed speech sample
  • Clear guidance on how to make a differential diagnosis
  • How to spot early indicators of childhood apraxia of speech
  • Advice sheets for parents and schools
  • Downloadable record forms for case history taking and assessment

Working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech can be read cover to cover or dipped into for quick and easy therapy ideas and is presented in an easy-to-read format, with chapters broken down into bite-sized chunks. It is an essential handbook for all speech and language therapists and students, whatever their level of experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781032256368

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 4 Tables, black and white; 5 Line drawings, black and white; 5 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 278

About the Author

Kathryn Murrell is an independent Speech and Language Therapist. She has 35 years of clinical experience in working with childhood speech and language disorders with a particular interest in childhood apraxia of speech.

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