Apraxia-KIDS
The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publicly funded charity whose mission is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia so that each child is afforded the best opportunity to develop speech. The Goals: 1. To provide multimedia information on CAS to families, professionals, policy-makers, and other members of the public. 2. To create and support networking partnership opportunities for parents and professionals to benefit children with CAS. 3. To facilitate better public policy and services for children affected by the disorder. 4. To provide training and educational opportunities for families and professionals. 5. To encourage/fund research in childhood apraxia of speech and to co-sponsor a biennial scientific research symposium.
Child Apraxia Services
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for children to speak. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say. However, they have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements that are necessary for intelligible speech.
Our Intensive Training Institute began in 2011, and since then, over 100 SLPs across the country have received the highest level of training on evaluating and treating children with apraxia.
We know that the most valuable resource we can provide is evidence-based information on childhood apraxia of speech.Our Online Webinars ensure that professionals have easy access to this information to further their knowledge of CAS, regardless of location. Information on childhood apraxia of speech is available in our Article Library, which covers various topics and continues to grow. Over half a million viewers access our website each year, spreading knowledge on childhood apraxia of speech. Our Virtual Education Series features information & recorded webinars about some of our most popular topics like school-based training, comorbidities, therapy, and more.