The use of Ahkam El-Tajweed on Children with suspected Apraxia of Speech

Abstract

The term Childhood Apraxia of Speech continues to be assigned to a group of children who has a neurological deficit in the production of sounds. The current study aims at gaining an understanding of teachers‟ view about the effect of the use of Ahkam El-tajweed on children with Apraxia of Speech (CAS) to enhance their sounds‟ movement. In addition, this study examines the appropriateness of curriculum used in special classes of Aisset Edir primary school in Relizane. This research is mainly descriptive using the qualitative approach to gather data. The questionnaire was divided into three sections to cover all the aspects of CAS disorder in Algeria; teachers of special classes, the appropriateness of curriculum, and the suggested treatment. Teachers believe that Ahkam El-tajweed may present a suitable guide to control the pronunciation mechanism and to preserve the tongue from making mistakes in pronouncing word, which may benefit Children with Apraxia of Speech to enhance their sounds‟ movement.