Pediatric Speech Intervention - Week 3

These flashcards cover key concepts related to pediatric speech intervention, focusing on articulation, apraxia, and dysarthria treatment strategies.

Articulation Impairment

A delay or difficulty in pronouncing sounds correctly.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

A motor speech disorder that affects the planning and coordination needed for speech.

Dysarthria

A speech disorder resulting from muscle weakness affecting speech production.

Ear Training

The process of teaching a child to listen for and differentiate sounds.

Electropalatography (EPG)

A technique that measures the contact of the tongue against a custom-made palate to aid in speech therapy.

Instrumental Feedback

Using technology such as ultrasound or EPG to provide real-time feedback during speech production.

Nuffield Dyspraxia Program

An intervention approach designed for young children with speech difficulties to enhance their speech development.

REST (Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment)

A speech intervention program that focuses on enhancing lexical stress and transitions in speech.

Motor Learning Principles

Strategies that facilitate practice organization, feedback timing, and practice schedules to improve motor skills.

AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Methods of communication used to assist individuals with severe speech disabilities.

Cycles Approach

A method of intervention that focuses on practicing various speech sounds in cycles to address phonological disorders.

Say Bananas App

An intervention program that uses games to provide speech practice for children.

Phonological Awareness

The ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language, crucial for developing reading and writing skills.