Navigating Speech Sound Disorders in Children

This accessible book provides an overview of the whole area of speech sound disorders in children, covering assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management, underpinned by the latest research in the field. Full of practical advice, it is valuable reading for students through to experienced speech and language therapists and clinicians.

Navigating Speech Sound Disorders in Children is an easy-to-read resource which gives an overview of the whole area of speech sound disorders (SSDs) in children, covering assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management, underpinned by the latest research in the field.The book focuses on key information, providing helpful therapy tips and evidence-based, practical advice drawing on clinical research and the author's extensive experience. Presented in 50 bite-sized chunks, therapists can find and refer to information quickly and easily. Additional guidance and links to further reading are signposted throughout so that the reader can explore topics in more detail, and a wealth of case examples is included to illustrate each point and demonstrate real-life application.Written by a specialist in the field, this book provides strategies for students and qualified speech and language therapists (SALTs) working with children who present with many different types of SSD. It is valuable reading for both students and less experienced speech and language therapists, as well as seasoned clinicians.

Autorentext

Kathryn Murrell is the author of Working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and is a specialist SALT in independent practice, as well as a clinical supervisor in SSDs.

Inhalt

List of tables

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I: Classification and subtypes

1. What is a speech sound disorder?

2. How can we classify SSD?

3. Phonological delay

4. Consistent phonological disorder (CPD)

5. Inconsistent phonological disorder (IPD)

6. Articulation disorder

7. Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)

8. When these subtypes overlap

Part II: Assessment and Diagnosis

9. Case history taking

10. The core speech sample

11. Detailed speech assessment

12. Transcription

13. Oral examination/oro-motor screen

14. Then pre-verbal child

15. Assessing the impact on the child's activity and participation

16. Assessing non-speech areas

17. The case profile and diagnostic statement

18. Communicating with others

Part III: Treatment

19. Goal-setting

20. Evidence-based practice (EBP)

21. Choosing an intervention

22. The central role of parents/carers

23. Pre-verbal interventions

24. Phonological approaches: interventions with a strong evidence base

25. Phonological approaches: syllable-level intervention

26. Intervention for inconsistent phonological disorder (IPD)

27. Therapy for articulation disorder: principles

28. Therapy for articulation disorder: common sound errors

29. Treatment approaches for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)

30. Phonological awareness intervention

31. Working with older children with SSD

32. Considerations for children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

33. Multiple areas of need

34. Outcome measures

Part IV: Service-delivery and decision-making

35. Timing of therapy

36. Dosage

37. Discharge: when and how?

38. Effective time-management

39. Caseload prioritisation

40. Group therapy

41. Blocks and breaks approach

42. Telehealth

43. Consultative approach

Part V: The link with education

44.Working in the school setting

45. EHCPs and report-writing

46. SEND tribunals

47. The link with literacy

Part VI: Concluding thoughts

48. The concept of 'disorder'

49. Where we're heading with SSD

50. Moving forward with confidence

Index