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Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skill (DEMSS) Manual

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Book Synopsis: When a young child has a severe speech sound disorder—especially one severe enough to affect the child's intelligibility—it's critical to determine the degree to which motor speech impairment contributes to the disorder. Now there's a psychometrically well-supported tool that helps speech-language pathologists do just that.

Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skill (DEMSS) is a criterion-referenced assessment designed to help with differential diagnosis of speech sound disorders in children with severely impaired speech production. Developed by one of the leading experts on childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and an expert on test development, this tool is an efficient way to assess children who have significant speech impairment, especially reduced phonemic and/or phonetic inventories, vowel or prosodic errors, poor speech intelligibility, and/or little to no verbal communication.

USE DEMSS TO

Diagnose severe speech sound disorders in children 3 and older
Facilitate, confirm, or rule out a diagnosis of CAS
Estimate the severity of a child's disorder and what their prognosis might be
Inform the development of treatment goals
Make decisions about the most effective methods of cueing during treatment

How It Works

DEMSS is a dynamic assessment administered by SLPs in a clinical setting, usually in about 30 minutes or less. The child is tested on production of 60 utterances, divided into eight grouped sets according to syllable structure. For each item on the DEMSS, the SLP provides a verbal model, asks the child for a direct imitation, and follows up with more cues and supports if the child's first attempt is incorrect.

Scoring takes into account overall accuracy in producing the word, vowel accuracy, consistency of production, and accuracy of prosodic features of the word. After administering DEMSS and determining results, SLPs can schedule a follow-up meeting with the child's parents to share results and make recommendations.

Clear and comprehensive guidance is available to DEMSS users. The manual walks SLPs through every step of test administration and scoring, as well as interpretation. The accompanying video tutorial gives users a helpful overview of DEMSS and guides them through two administrations of the entire tool with two different patients: one with mild CAS and one with more severe CAS.

Purchase the DEMSS manual and get everything you need! The manual includes a keycode that unlocks access to the video tutorial and free unlimited DEMSS forms, downloadable online.

Edith A. Strand, Winner, American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation's 2022 Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award Read more

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Introducing the Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skill (DEMSS) Manual Book! If you're looking for a psychometrically well-supported tool to assess severe speech sound disorders in children, then look no further. Developed by leading experts in childhood apraxia of speech and test development, DEMSS is the ultimate solution to accurately diagnose and evaluate speech impairments. Don't let your child's reduced phonemic and/or phonetic inventories, poor speech intelligibility, and limited verbal communication go undiagnosed. Get the DEMSS Manual today and unlock the key to understanding your child's speech disorder.

With DEMSS, you can confidently diagnose severe speech sound disorders in children aged 3 and older. It serves as a valuable tool to facilitate, confirm, or rule out a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech. No more guesswork or confusion about the severity of your child's speech disorder. DEMSS helps estimate the severity of the disorder and provides insights into potential treatment goals and prognosis. Don't miss out on this game-changing tool that will transform your child's speech therapy journey.

Wondering how DEMSS works? It's easy and efficient. SLPs administer this dynamic assessment in about 30 minutes or less. The child is tested on the production of 60 utterances, allowing us to evaluate their speech abilities accurately. From the first verbal model to direct imitation, DEMSS provides comprehensive cues and supports to ensure a thorough assessment. Consistency, vowel accuracy, and prosodic features are all taken into account during scoring. Experience the power of DEMSS and witness the transformation in your child's speech skills.

But that's not all! When you purchase the DEMSS Manual, you gain access to invaluable resources. The manual guides SLPs through every step of test administration, scoring, and interpretation. And as a bonus, the accompanying video tutorial demonstrates DEMSS in action. You'll witness two different administrations of the tool, showcasing its effectiveness in both mild and severe cases of childhood apraxia of speech. Plus, you'll receive unlimited DEMSS forms, downloadable online, so you'll never run out. Unlock the DEMSS advantage now and provide your child with the expert support they deserve.

Join the ranks of satisfied SLPs and parents who have witnessed the impact of DEMSS. Award-winning expert Edith A. Strand, recipient of the prestigious American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation's 2022 Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award, endorses DEMSS for its unmatched reliability and effectiveness. Don't settle for anything less when it comes to your child's speech development. Invest in the DEMSS Manual today and empower your child to overcome their speech sound disorder. Order now and unlock their full potential!

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