Which IEP goal is most appropriate for a kindergartener with Apraxia of Speech (AOS) regarding motor programming?

The most appropriate goal for a kindergartener with Apraxia of Speech (AOS) regarding motor programming focuses on the progression from simpler to more complex speech patterns and the development of a stable motor plan for speech production.

By targeting the production of sounds that have already been mastered in easier combinations—like consonant-vowel (CV) and vowel-consonant (VC) syllables—and expanding this to include more complex forms, such as consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) and consonant-vowel-consonant-vowel (CVCV) structures, the goal aligns with the therapeutic strategies commonly used for children with AOS. This approach helps in building the necessary motor planning and programming skills, facilitating a structured progression in speech development.

The other options present goals that might be too advanced or specific for a child with AOS. For instance, requiring 100% accuracy in producing fricatives or addressing sound fronting may not adequately consider the challenges faced in motor planning and execution inherent in AOS. Additionally, targeting consonant blends may not align with the current skill level of a young child with AOS, as these are generally more complex than single consonant-vowel combinations. Thus, focusing on the