How Motor Learning Theory Impacts CAS Treatment

Explanation of how motor learning theory plays into what we do in speech therapy for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
Notes:
Precursors To Motor Learning:
*Relationship
*Motivation / Attention
*Pre-Practice / Stimulability
Many Trials:
*Minimize praise and fun time / tactile time
*Use activities that will give many opportunities to try
Distributed Practice:
*More frequent, shorter sessions
Random Practice:
*Mix targets together (don’t just target one sound until mastery)
*Prevents over-generalization
*Specific Feedback is Key
*Cueing and Prompting So They Can Practice it Correctly
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[@bonniejohnson2529]

Thank you for this review of how motor learning theory impacts CAS treatment. It was concise, clear, and included practical examples.

[@shannonfoley5829]

does this motor learning theory affect articulation errors / phonological errors as well?

[@shadsevda156]

Hi hope you are doing well , my
Daughter's voice is on her throat when talking ,what I can to do ?

[@CarrieClarkCCCSLP]

Hey there! Here is a great resource from our website about voice disorders. If you are concerned that your daughter may have a voice problem, please speak to her doctor about it! www.speechandlanguagekids.com/sotb7-overview-of-voice-disorders-and-therapy-with-kyle-meades/