Childhood Apraxia of Speech Resource Guide (Singular Resourse Guide Series) [Paperback]

Shelley Velleman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0769301657 | ISBN-13: 978-0769301655 | Publication Date: September 27, 2002 | Edition: 1

This resource guide summarizes what is currently known about the complicated disorder of childhood apraxia of speech. Fundamental aspects of the disorder are discussed in depth and different viewpoints regarding apraxia are compared, eliminating the need to track down multiple sources. Detailed practical assessment and treatment guidelines provide speech language pathologists with a framework of how to help children with apraxia and the motivation behind each treatment. Case studies bring material into a real world context.

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"As a bilingual speech-language pathologist, I found this guide to be both useful and informative. The text is a good referral source for questions about specific cases, hands-on assessment and treatment tools." -- Beth Levetown, MA, CCC-SLP

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Singular; 1 edition (September 27, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0769301657
• ISBN-13: 978-0769301655
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #237,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, May 5, 2005

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This review is from: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Resource Guide (Singular Resourse Guide Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this book because my 28 month old son was not talking. The speech pathologist narrowed it down to apraxia but would not commit to the diagnosis. Needless to say we were very frustrated. After reading the 1st chapter I felt like a huge weight had been lifted - it described our son perfectly. This book is very technical, I think it is written for someone with a background in this field but I was able to get a lot of ideas from it. His speech pathologist has explained many of the more complex issues. All in all it is a great book!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Clinical, February 21, 2006

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This review is from: Childhood Apraxia of Speech Resource Guide (Singular Resourse Guide Series) (Paperback)

This book had a few good suggestions for the lay person working with an apraxic child. But for the most part it is directed at the Speech therapist. The tools and assessments are for the speech therapist and not a parent to use. The terms and techniques are very clinical. The two best pieces of advice in the book for a parent or lay person are to use Dr. Suess books and slower music. Good luck.