This practical guide delves into the core principles of evidence-based assessment and intervention for child speech sound disorders. Grounded in established research, it offers a systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment across the diagnostic categories, ensuring therapists are using the most up-to-date advice and guidance to ensure the best possible outcomes for children with articulation, phonological, and motor speech disorders.

Key features of this text include:

• In-depth coverage of evidence-based assessment principles, providing therapists with the tools needed to identify and diagnose speech sound disorders accurately.

• A range of evidence-backed interventions and guidance on target selection, to ensure that intervention is tailored to suit the unique requirements of individual children.

• Insights and contributions from experienced professionals in the field, sharing practical knowledge and real-world case studies.

• Practical advice on working with a diverse range of children, families, and education staff.

• Ready-to-go handouts and example resources.

Working with Children's Speech Sound Disorders is an indispensable reference for speech and language therapists and students seeking to apply evidence-based methods and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with speech sound disorders. It offers a structured, easy-to-follow and navigate guide that fosters clinical excellence and ensures therapists are well-prepared to provide effective services to children with speech sound disorders regardless of their experience.

Lorraine Bamblett is a lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at Keele University and has been qualified as a speech and language therapist for 25 years working in mainstream, special, and specialist provisions across the key stages and in telehealth. She specialises in speech sound disorders and has a particular interest in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She was a supporting author of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) Speech Sound Disorder Clinical Guidance and is current chair of the Midlands Speech Sound Disorder Clinical Excellence Network (CEN).

Meriem Amer-El-Khedoud is a specialist speech and language therapist and senior lecturer in Speech and Language Therapy at City St George’s University, London. Meriem has experience working with bilingual children in mainstream inner-London schools and a Speech Sound NHS clinic. She also has an MA in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) and is interested in supporting children with literacy difficulties. She too was a supporting author on the RCSLT Speech Sound Disorder Clinical Guidance.

Charlie Ayling is an advanced specialist speech and language therapist in speech sound disorders at Birmingham Community NHS Foundation Trust and a lecturer at Birmingham City University. Charlie has an MSc in Speech Difficulties and over 14 years clinical experience working with children and young people. She is also the current secretary of the Midlands Speech Sound Disorder Clinical Excellence Network (CEN).