Navigating Speech Sound Disorders in Children

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.

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.

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