11. The #1 Mistake SLPs Make in Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech

What’s the single biggest mistake SLPs make in treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Choosing treatment targets that are way too simple.Speech is not an isolated sound. It’s a continuous, complex motor act—and if we spend precious therapy time chipping away one sound at a time, we waste the critical window of neuroplasticity.In this episode, I break down why aiming high with complex clusters leads to faster, stronger, and more meaningful gains—and how using every tool in your SLP toolbox (tactile, auditory, visual, rhythm, and movement cues) supports children in reaching those higher targets.👉 Want materials that align with this approach? The SIS Membership provides weekly literacy-based movement activities that let you target speech, language, and motor skills together. They’re built to help you aim higher and bring therapy to life in a way that creates lasting change: https://www.kellyvess.com/sis