Abstract
The literature reveals numerous references to the use of the visual modality in the facilitation of volitional speech in persons with developmental apraxia of speech. This paper describes the development of Signed Target Phoneme (STP) Therapy, using the hand shapes of the American Manual Alphabet to cue phonemes (not Cued Speech as developed by Dr. Orin Cornett). Adding STP to traditional therapy methods, the authors implemented their speech therapy programs with a 5-year-old boy diagnosed as having developmental apraxia of speech. Preliminary results using this technique indicate a positive relationship between application of STP procedures and a more rapid acquisition of target phonemes. More documentation is needed to substantiate these findings, which the authors feel merit further investigation.
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