DTTC for CAS: How to Get Started With This Powerful Speech Therapy Approach

Struggling to figure out how to start treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech after making the diagnosis? This episode is your guide to Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC)—the motor-based treatment approach developed by Dr. Edythe Strand for kids with moderate to severe CAS.

We’ll break down:

✅ What DTTC is and who it’s designed for

✅ The step-by-step hierarchy you’ll use in sessions

✅ Practical tips for adding cues, fading support, and introducing prosody

PLUS—you’ll want to grab the FREE DTTC Data Sheet + Prosody Starter Guide to make your therapy life easier. It’s a simple check-the-box tracker for cue levels and prosody, with visuals and quick reminders built in.

👉 Get your freebie here:

https://karengoske-gmail.kit.com/365d798600

Reference: Strand, Edythe A. “Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing: A Treatment Strategy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech.” American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, vol. 29, no. 1, 2020, pp. 30–48. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, https://doi.org/10.1044/2019_AJSLP-19-0005.

🎧 Tune in and feel confident using DTTC in your next therapy session!