speech-language therapy

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it's helpful for children and other people with apraxia. Speech-language

pathologists use various approaches to treat apraxia of speech. people with

apraxia of speech needed intensive one-on-one therapy. these treatment might

include sign language, electronic communication devices such as computer that

writes and produces speech.

(http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/apraxia.htm#5)

Therapists use a variety of strategies, including:

* language intervention activities. In these exercises an SLP will interact

with a child by playing and talking. The therapist may use pictures, books,

objects, or ongoing events to stimulate language development. The therapist may

also model correct pronunciation and use repetition exercises to build speech

and language skills.

* articulation therapy. Articulation, or sound production, exercises involve

having the therapist model correct sounds and syllables for a child, often

during play activities. The level of play is age-appropriate and related to the

child's specific needs. The SLP will physically show the child how to make

certain sounds, such as the " r " sound, and may demonstrate how to move the

tongue to produce specific sounds.

* oral motor/feeding therapy. The SLP will use a variety of oral exercises,

including facial massage and various tongue, lip, and jaw exercises, to

strengthen the muscles of the mouth. The SLP may also work with different food

textures and temperatures to increase a child's oral awareness during eating and

swallowing.

(http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/ill/speech_therapy.html)