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Speech Apraxia UK

Giving a voice to individuals with apraxia of speech

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Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Acquired apraxia of speech 

Primary Progressive Apraxia of speech


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Introducing Speech Apraxia International

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Welcome to Speech Apraxia International

Childhood apraxia of speech, acquired apraxia of speech, primary progressive Apraxia of speech and non verbal oral apraxia, global information, advocacy and support organisation. Join over 10,000 members worldwide.


Services we offer-

Advice from a team of specialists

Showcase research and recruit participants

Parent/Carer +Professional networks

Research/CPD

Events/training

Newsletter

Therapy App reviews

Extensive resource gallery.  

Therapy information

Information on living with speech apraxia


Speech Apraxia International is part of the Speech, Language and Communication Alliance and the Inclusive Literacy Alliance

Our aim is to empower, inform, and support people with apraxia of speech. Thank you for joining our Speech Apraxia International community


Ruth Rowntree  MSc, BSc (Hons), DipHE, HCPC Reg, MRCSLT 

Speech and Language Therapist

Founder of Speech Apraxia International





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About Speech Apraxia International

Welcome from CEO Ruth Rowntree

Our organisation provides advice, information and advocacy. All our services are provided without any significant cost barrier making them accessible for all.

Meet the team

A parent's personal story- Sarah and Roan

Our community helps each other with support, guidance and practical assistance. See how this has helped one parent, Sarah to navigate Childhood Apraxia of Speech which effects her son Ron. 

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  • Know how many of you have speech apraxia and/or are relatives or professionals
  • It helps us to design the website and our social media coverage based on your needs, interests and geographical location




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 Our amazing team of SLTs/SLPs  the ‘Friends of Speech Apraxia’ are here to help. They’ve generously offered their time and expertise to answer your questions. Use this form to reach out for information, support, and friendly advice  https://forms.office.com/r/1T5mpuw5JS

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Currently Speech Apraxia UK is mainly unfunded. Most of our services are FREE. We provide extensive support, information, and awareness around Speech Apraxia. If you would like to contribute, it would really help. 'Buy us a coffee' with this link  https://buymeacoffee.com/speechapraxia 

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Communication Matters Article

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Communication Matters Article

Working with the New Zealand Speech Language Association to spread international awareness over speech apraxia.  Communication Matters Issue 63 – Autumn 2026  page 11-12

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Communication Matters Article

Speech Apraxia UK- a global organisation

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Podcast-Talking Speech Apraxia

 Listen to our NEW official podcast Talking Speech Apraxia, a heartfelt, insipiring show featuring a range of experts in speech apraxia, (Pictured is Alonna Bondar form Bondar Speech who did a fantastic podcast anwering your questions on treating speech apraxia)

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Support for SLT/SLPs working with speech apraxia

Support for SLT/SLPs working with speech apraxia

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Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech Quiz

Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech Quiz

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We have a busy parent and carer support group running. You are welcome to join, just complete our Speech Apraxia  membership form above.

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Every year we don't just keep our organisation going but believe in supporting others. Mikey's Wish Foundation is our charity of the year.  Please do consider helping them with their important work.

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Working with other organsiations

We are keen to collaborate with other organisations doing excellent work in supporting individuals effected by speech apraxia such as the , Stroke Language and Communication Group and 1Voice.

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