Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Understanding and Practicing with Our Resources

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder where children struggle to plan and coordinate the movements needed for clear speech, despite normal muscle strength. Children with CAS may produce inconsistent speech errors, struggle with sequencing sounds, or have difficulty imitating words. They often start with simple word shapes (e.g., “bee”) and progress to complex ones (e.g., “brick”). In adults, Apraxia of Speech (AOS), typically caused by stroke or brain injury, involves similar challenges in coordinating speech movements.

Our website is developing a dedicated section for CAS and AOS, featuring evidence-based tools to support speech practice and progress. Currently under construction, this section will include structured speech therapy worksheets organized by articulatory complexity, starting with simple words like “bee” and advancing to complex words like “brick.” You’ll also find interactive flashcards to reinforce learning and online apps for flexible, at-home practice. Designed for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and caregivers, these resources aim to make therapy engaging and effective.

Check back weekly for updates as we build this section. Explore these tools to support your CAS or AOS therapy journey with confidence!