Written by Australian Speech Pathologist Evyenia Michellis after struggling to find content for her clients with childhood apraxia of speech that represent a child's speech therapy journey & all the hard work they put in just to speak. Kids are curious! This book has been written for children with CAS, peers/classmates, siblings and other young children and their parents. It is intended for reading aloud in daycare, primary school, clinic, and home settings to facilitate discussions about CAS and speech therapy. Why?
- To explain the challenges and journey of speech therapy for young children with CAS.
- To foster understanding among peers and siblings of children with CAS.
- To better understand what speech therapy sessions for children with CAS can involve depicted through realistic illustrations. Beyond just a story, the book serves as a tool for raising awareness and promoting inclusion of children with CAS in social and educational settings. Speech and thought bubbles are used in the book to illustrate how CAS might affect speech, making it relatable and understandable for young readers. At the back of the book, 10 ways you can help someone with CAS as well as an information page about CAS are included. Paperback/ 34 internal pages