Principles of Motor Learning and Multisensory Cueing – Not Just for Apraxia

The principles of motor learning and multisensory cueing is an important part of effective treatment not only for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), but also for other speech sound disorders. The literature regarding incorporating the principles of motor learning and multiple senses for better retention will be briefly reviewed. A variety of auditory, visual, tactile, semantic, proprioceptive and kinesthetic strategies to elicit accurate speech production will be demonstrated. Clinical decision making for what types of cueing to use in different contexts will be covered and a cueing hierarchy will be discussed. Fading cueing and the reasoning behind fading cueing based on motor learning literature will be covered. Examples of cues for a variety of movement gestures will be demonstrated and the opportunity for participants to share their own techniques will be provided.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

1. Name and describe 3 types of visual cues.
2. Describe at least 3 ways to decide what type of cueing to use based on a child’s error.
3. Describe the rationale for using multisensory cueing.

This course meets the requirement for Professional Development hours towards your ASHA renewal since it is approved by TSHA! You can count these hours towards ASHA renewal when you submit your Compliance Form.