Mentor/s
Avinash Mishra, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that impedes children's ability to form correct words despite knowing what they want to communicate. The Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) method is an effective treatment designed to enhance speech performance in children with varying degrees of CAS. This literature review assesses the use of DTTC by examining its impact on accurate movement gestures, whole-word accuracy, and speech-motor control through a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed articles. Methodology included analysis using the PEDro scale, revealing that while many studies had limitations, DTTC demonstrates positive trends in treatment efficacy. Results indicated significant improvements in word accuracy and motor performance, with particular emphasis on the value of frequent speech productions in augmenting outcomes. However, limitations such as small sample sizes and brief treatment durations highlight the need for further research to bolster the evidence base for DTTC in CAS therapy.
College and Major available
Communication Disorders
Academic Level
Undergraduate student
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-25-2025 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-25-2025 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Best Visuals, Most Creative, Best Writing
The Treatment Approach of Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing on Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that impedes children's ability to form correct words despite knowing what they want to communicate. The Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) method is an effective treatment designed to enhance speech performance in children with varying degrees of CAS. This literature review assesses the use of DTTC by examining its impact on accurate movement gestures, whole-word accuracy, and speech-motor control through a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed articles. Methodology included analysis using the PEDro scale, revealing that while many studies had limitations, DTTC demonstrates positive trends in treatment efficacy. Results indicated significant improvements in word accuracy and motor performance, with particular emphasis on the value of frequent speech productions in augmenting outcomes. However, limitations such as small sample sizes and brief treatment durations highlight the need for further research to bolster the evidence base for DTTC in CAS therapy.
Students' Information
Marykate Ryan, Communication Disorders, Honors and Psychology Minor, Class of 2025
Honorable Mention: Dean's Prize: College of Health Professions 2025 Award