{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Speech Apraxia International – Raising Awareness and Providing Support for Apraxia of Speech","home_page_url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk","description":"Speech Apraxia International – Raising Awareness and Providing Support for Apraxia of Speech","author":{"name":"Speech Apraxia International – Raising Awareness and Providing Support for Apraxia of Speech"},"items":[{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/fighting-for-individuals-with-speech-apraxia","html_content":"

Speech Apraxia International does not shy away from difficult or controversial issues.

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/fighting-for-individuals-with-speech-apraxia","title":"Fighting for individuals with speech apraxia ","summary":"Speech Apraxia International does not shy away from difficult or controversial issues.","date_modified":"2026-08-11T09:47:37Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/when-breaks-actually-help-speech-and-language-therapy","html_content":"

When children receive intensive therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, it can be tempting to think that more therapy is always better. However, research suggests that short planned breaks may also have value.

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/when-breaks-actually-help-speech-and-language-therapy","title":"When breaks actually help speech and language therapy ","summary":"When children receive intensive therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, it can be tempting to think that more therapy is always better. However, research suggests that short planned breaks may also have value.","date_modified":"2026-08-07T04:27:08Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/lets-stop-viewing-parents-as-a-problem-in-kids-speech-issues","html_content":"

Parents are often viewed as a problem in speech therapy. Comments like won’t do home practice, too much screen time, not reading books or not chatting to their child effortlessly seem to fall off therapist’s lips. No won...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/lets-stop-viewing-parents-as-a-problem-in-kids-speech-issues","title":"Lets stop viewing parents as a problem in kid's speech issues","summary":"Parents are often viewed as a problem in speech therapy. Comments like won’t do home practice, too much screen time, not reading books or not chatting to their child effortlessly seem to fall off therapist’s lips. No won...","date_modified":"2026-08-04T12:23:46Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/giving-a-voice-to-individuals-with-apraxia-of-speech-our-aim","html_content":"

Giving a voice to individuals with apraxia of speech. That is the aim of Speech Apraxia International. I have come across so many other organisations that have budgets of 100's or 1000's of £ or $, yet we have no budget...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/giving-a-voice-to-individuals-with-apraxia-of-speech-our-aim","title":"Giving a voice to individuals with apraxia of speech-our aim","summary":" Giving a voice to individuals with apraxia of speech. That is the aim of Speech Apraxia International. I have come across so many other organisations that have budgets of 100's or 1000's of £ or $, yet we have no budget...","date_modified":"2026-07-15T14:06:50Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/referral-pathway-disadvantage-in-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

Are children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech being disadvantaged by referral pathways?

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/referral-pathway-disadvantage-in-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":" Referral pathway disadvantage in childhood apraxia of speech","summary":"Are children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech being disadvantaged by referral pathways?","date_modified":"2026-07-15T01:56:58Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-is-more-than-poor-pronunciation","html_content":"

Many people assume childhood apraxia of speech is simply severe mispronunciation. Research suggests something much more complex. CAS affects the planning and programming of speech movements before the muscles even begin ...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-is-more-than-poor-pronunciation","title":"Childhood Apraxia of Speech Is More Than Poor Pronunciation","summary":"Many people assume childhood apraxia of speech is simply severe mispronunciation. Research suggests something much more complex. CAS affects the planning and programming of speech movements before the muscles even begin ...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T22:25:08Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/brain-connectivity-relates-to-speech-performance","html_content":"

One of the most interesting findings from recent CAS research is that differences in brain connectivity were associated with measures of speech performance. Children with greater disruption in specific white matter pathw...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/brain-connectivity-relates-to-speech-performance","title":"Brain Connectivity Relates to Speech Performance","summary":"One of the most interesting findings from recent CAS research is that differences in brain connectivity were associated with measures of speech performance. Children with greater disruption in specific white matter pathw...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T22:20:18Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/the-cerebellum-may-play-an-important-role-in-speech-apraxia","html_content":"

\nThe cerebellum is traditionally associated with balance and coordination, but it also contributes to speech timing and motor learning. Modern brain imaging has identified altered connectivity involving the cerebellum i...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/the-cerebellum-may-play-an-important-role-in-speech-apraxia","title":"The Cerebellum May Play an Important Role in speech apraxia","summary":" \nThe cerebellum is traditionally associated with balance and coordination, but it also contributes to speech timing and motor learning. Modern brain imaging has identified altered connectivity involving the cerebellum i...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T22:14:48Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-often-includes-language-difficulties","html_content":"

Although childhood apraxia of speech is primarily a motor speech disorder, many children also experience broader language challenges. Research has found that expressive grammar and vocabulary can be affected alongside sp...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-often-includes-language-difficulties","title":"Childhood apraxia of speech often Includes language Difficulties","summary":"Although childhood apraxia of speech is primarily a motor speech disorder, many children also experience broader language challenges. Research has found that expressive grammar and vocabulary can be affected alongside sp...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T22:05:46Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/acquired-brain-injuries-affect-communication-monitoring-is-key","html_content":"

Not all acquired brain injuries affect communication in the same way. Researchers found that children whose brain injury resulted from inflammatory conditions were particularly likely to experience difficulties with earl...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/acquired-brain-injuries-affect-communication-monitoring-is-key","title":"Acquired brain injuries affect communication-monitoring is key","summary":"Not all acquired brain injuries affect communication in the same way. Researchers found that children whose brain injury resulted from inflammatory conditions were particularly likely to experience difficulties with earl...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T21:44:23Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/acquired-brain-injury-linked-to-high-risk-of-communication-issues","html_content":"

Acquired brain injury (ABI) affects far more than movement and memory. A large 10-year study from Ghent University Hospital found that 71.1% of children admitted for rehabilitation had a speech-language disorder during t...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/acquired-brain-injury-linked-to-high-risk-of-communication-issues","title":"Acquired brain injury linked to high risk of Communication issues","summary":"Acquired brain injury (ABI) affects far more than movement and memory. A large 10-year study from Ghent University Hospital found that 71.1% of children admitted for rehabilitation had a speech-language disorder during t...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T21:40:33Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/cas-and-speech-delay-are-not-the-same-disorder","html_content":"

Children with speech delay usually make predictable sound errors caused by difficulties learning speech sound rules. CAS involves impaired speech motor planning, resulting in inconsistent productions and disrupted moveme...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/cas-and-speech-delay-are-not-the-same-disorder","title":"CAS and speech delay are not the same disorder.","summary":"Children with speech delay usually make predictable sound errors caused by difficulties learning speech sound rules. CAS involves impaired speech motor planning, resulting in inconsistent productions and disrupted moveme...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T21:34:27Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/longer-words-harder--but-not-always-with-cas","html_content":"

As words become longer, speech planning demands increase. Research found that children with CAS had greater difficulty maintaining stable movement patterns when producing longer words than children with speech disorders....

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/longer-words-harder--but-not-always-with-cas","title":"Longer words harder -but not always with CAS","summary":"As words become longer, speech planning demands increase. Research found that children with CAS had greater difficulty maintaining stable movement patterns when producing longer words than children with speech disorders....","date_modified":"2026-07-08T21:28:04Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/speech-motor-synergies-speech-is-a-team-sport","html_content":"

Producing a word requires dozens of muscles to work together with remarkable precision. Researchers describe these coordinated movements as \"speech motor synergies.\" In typically developing children these movement patter...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/speech-motor-synergies-speech-is-a-team-sport","title":"Speech motor synergies-Speech is a team sport.","summary":"Producing a word requires dozens of muscles to work together with remarkable precision. Researchers describe these coordinated movements as \"speech motor synergies.\" In typically developing children these movement patter...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T21:04:20Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-isnt-caused-by-weak-muscles","html_content":"

CAS isn't caused by weak muscles.

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-isnt-caused-by-weak-muscles","title":"Childhood apraxia of speech isn't caused by weak muscles.","summary":"CAS isn't caused by weak muscles.","date_modified":"2026-07-08T20:57:55Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/speech-accuracy-improves-because-movement-becomes-more-stable","html_content":"

Research following a child with CAS over eight months found that improvements in speech accuracy occurred alongside more consistent jaw movements. As therapy progressed, jaw movements became faster, less variable, and be...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/speech-accuracy-improves-because-movement-becomes-more-stable","title":"Speech accuracy improves because movement becomes more stable","summary":"Research following a child with CAS over eight months found that improvements in speech accuracy occurred alongside more consistent jaw movements. As therapy progressed, jaw movements became faster, less variable, and be...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T20:55:51Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-our-speech-is-inconsistent--living-with-cas","html_content":"

One of the defining characteristics of childhood apraxia of speech is inconsistency. An individual may say the same word differently each time they attempt it. Research suggests this inconsistency reflects unstable speec...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-our-speech-is-inconsistent--living-with-cas","title":"Why our speech is inconsistent- living with CAS","summary":"One of the defining characteristics of childhood apraxia of speech is inconsistency. An individual may say the same word differently each time they attempt it. Research suggests this inconsistency reflects unstable speec...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T20:46:10Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/a-difficulty-with-motor-planning--not-poor-speech","html_content":"

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is defined by three core features: inconsistent speech errors, disrupted prosody (rhythm and stress), and difficulty moving smoothly between sounds. These characteristics point to a pro...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/a-difficulty-with-motor-planning--not-poor-speech","title":"A difficulty with motor planning- not poor speech","summary":" Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is defined by three core features: inconsistent speech errors, disrupted prosody (rhythm and stress), and difficulty moving smoothly between sounds. These characteristics point to a pro...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T20:43:25Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/does-an-mri-diagnose-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

Many parents wonder whether a brain scan can diagnose Childhood Apraxia of Speech. In isolated CAS, routine MRI scans are usually normal because there is no visible brain lesion causing the speech difficulty. However, if...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/does-an-mri-diagnose-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"Does an MRI Diagnose Childhood Apraxia of Speech?","summary":"Many parents wonder whether a brain scan can diagnose Childhood Apraxia of Speech. In isolated CAS, routine MRI scans are usually normal because there is no visible brain lesion causing the speech difficulty. However, if...","date_modified":"2026-07-07T01:40:45Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/can-a-child-have-cas-and-another-speech-disorder","html_content":"

Yes. Although CAS can occur on its own, isolated CAS is relatively uncommon. Many children present with CAS alongside other speech disorders such as articulation disorder, phonological disorder, dysarthria or even stutte...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/can-a-child-have-cas-and-another-speech-disorder","title":"Can a Child Have CAS and Another Speech Disorder?","summary":"Yes. Although CAS can occur on its own, isolated CAS is relatively uncommon. Many children present with CAS alongside other speech disorders such as articulation disorder, phonological disorder, dysarthria or even stutte...","date_modified":"2026-07-07T01:37:09Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-an-oral-examination-matters-in-cas-assessment","html_content":"

A comprehensive oral examination is an essential part of assessing Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Clinicians examine the structure and function of the lips, tongue, palate and jaw to identify conditions that may affect spe...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-an-oral-examination-matters-in-cas-assessment","title":"Why an Oral Examination Matters in CAS Assessment","summary":"A comprehensive oral examination is an essential part of assessing Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Clinicians examine the structure and function of the lips, tongue, palate and jaw to identify conditions that may affect spe...","date_modified":"2026-07-07T01:34:13Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/cas-is-not-just-another-speech-disorder","html_content":"

CAS Is Not Just Another Speech Disorder

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/cas-is-not-just-another-speech-disorder","title":"CAS Is Not Just Another Speech Disorder","summary":"CAS Is Not Just Another Speech Disorder","date_modified":"2026-07-07T01:29:58Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/foxp2-only-and-foxp2-plus-%E2%80%93-why-the-difference-matters","html_content":"

Not all FOXP2-related conditions look the same. Individuals with FOXP2-only changes often present primarily with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, while social skills, motor development and non-verbal intelligence may be rel...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/foxp2-only-and-foxp2-plus-%E2%80%93-why-the-difference-matters","title":"FOXP2-Only and FOXP2-Plus – Why the Difference Matters","summary":" Not all FOXP2-related conditions look the same. Individuals with FOXP2-only changes often present primarily with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, while social skills, motor development and non-verbal intelligence may be rel...","date_modified":"2026-07-07T01:20:48Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/foxp2-the-first-gene-linked-to-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

FOXP2: The First Gene Linked to Childhood Apraxia of Speech

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/foxp2-the-first-gene-linked-to-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"FOXP2: The First Gene Linked to Childhood Apraxia of Speech","summary":"FOXP2: The First Gene Linked to Childhood Apraxia of Speech","date_modified":"2026-07-07T00:45:17Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/therapy-is-not-a-luxury-item-for-severe-motor-speech-disorders","html_content":"

I have recently been working with a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech in my clinic. He was referred to me after receiving termly visits from an NHS Speech and Language Therapist over a period of time. Since starting...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/therapy-is-not-a-luxury-item-for-severe-motor-speech-disorders","title":"Therapy is not a luxury item for severe motor speech disorders","summary":"I have recently been working with a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech in my clinic. He was referred to me after receiving termly visits from an NHS Speech and Language Therapist over a period of time. Since starting...","date_modified":"2026-07-02T20:19:46Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/how-hot-is-too-hot-to-provide-therapy","html_content":"

How hot is too hot to provide speech and language therapy? One of our speech and language therapists from our professional network group is providing therapy in building with a temperature of 45 degrees outside relying ...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/how-hot-is-too-hot-to-provide-therapy","title":"How hot is too hot to provide therapy?","summary":" How hot is too hot to provide speech and language therapy? One of our speech and language therapists from our professional network group is providing therapy in building with a temperature of 45 degrees outside relying ...","date_modified":"2026-06-25T15:48:36Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/how-our-parents-raise-awareness-of-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

Here is what a parent said in response to receiving some of our stickers and links 'The stickers went down really well and I wrote a couple of stories for Andy’s teacher to read to his class, one was about a little boy...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/how-our-parents-raise-awareness-of-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"How our parents raise awareness of Childhood Apraxia Of Speech.","summary":" Here is what a parent said in response to receiving some of our stickers and links 'The stickers went down really well and I wrote a couple of stories for Andy’s teacher to read to his class, one was about a little boy...","date_modified":"2026-06-21T06:08:34Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/grin2a-and-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

GRIN2A has emerged as a key gene linked to speech–motor disorders, including childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Originally connected to epilepsy-related language disorders, research now shows GRIN2A mutations are associ...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/grin2a-and-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"GRIN2A and Childhood Apraxia of Speech","summary":" GRIN2A has emerged as a key gene linked to speech–motor disorders, including childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). Originally connected to epilepsy-related language disorders, research now shows GRIN2A mutations are associ...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T20:03:41Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/setbp1-and-emerging-links-to-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

SETBP1 is traditionally associated with severe developmental disorders, but newer findings reveal a broader and often milder profile. Loss-of-function mutations in SETBP1 are now linked to speech difficulties, particula...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/setbp1-and-emerging-links-to-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"SETBP1 and Emerging Links to Childhood Apraxia of Speech","summary":" SETBP1 is traditionally associated with severe developmental disorders, but newer findings reveal a broader and often milder profile. Loss-of-function mutations in SETBP1 are now linked to speech difficulties, particula...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:58:34Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/kansl1-koolen-de-vries-syndrome-and-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

KANSL1-related Koolen-de Vries syndrome is a genetic condition where speech delay is a central feature. Most children with this syndrome are diagnosed with CAS, often alongside dysarthria and other speech errors. Early ...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/kansl1-koolen-de-vries-syndrome-and-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"KANSL1, Koolen-de Vries Syndrome and Childhood Apraxia of Speech","summary":" KANSL1-related Koolen-de Vries syndrome is a genetic condition where speech delay is a central feature. Most children with this syndrome are diagnosed with CAS, often alongside dysarthria and other speech errors. Early ...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:53:54Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/elkserc1-deletions-and-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

Deletions at 12p13.33 involving ELKS/ERC1 are linked to CAS and broader neurodevelopmental challenges. Children often show delayed speech and motor milestones, alongside behavioural and cognitive differences such as ADH...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/elkserc1-deletions-and-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"ELKS/ERC1 deletions and Childhood Apraxia of Speech","summary":" Deletions at 12p13.33 involving ELKS/ERC1 are linked to CAS and broader neurodevelopmental challenges. Children often show delayed speech and motor milestones, alongside behavioural and cognitive differences such as ADH...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:51:29Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/16p112-deletion-and-speech-profiles","html_content":"

The 16p11.2 deletion is one of the most studied genetic variations in neurodevelopment. It is strongly associated with CAS, alongside autism, language difficulties, and cognitive differences. While CAS is highly prevale...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/16p112-deletion-and-speech-profiles","title":"16p11.2 Deletion and Speech Profiles","summary":" The 16p11.2 deletion is one of the most studied genetic variations in neurodevelopment. It is strongly associated with CAS, alongside autism, language difficulties, and cognitive differences. While CAS is highly prevale...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:48:52Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/grin2a-beyond-epilepsy","html_content":"

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/grin2a-beyond-epilepsy","title":"GRIN2A Beyond Epilepsy","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:46:44Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/expanding-the-setbp1-phenotype-implications-for-cas","html_content":"

Recent research has expanded the understanding of SETBP1-related conditions. Rather than only severe syndromes, milder presentations include Childhood apraxia of speech, expressive language impairment, and neurodevelopme...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/expanding-the-setbp1-phenotype-implications-for-cas","title":"Expanding the SETBP1 Phenotype, implications for CAS","summary":"Recent research has expanded the understanding of SETBP1-related conditions. Rather than only severe syndromes, milder presentations include Childhood apraxia of speech, expressive language impairment, and neurodevelopme...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:23:29Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-across-genetic-syndromes","html_content":"

Childhood Apraxia of Speech is increasingly recognised across multiple genetic conditions, including those involving KANSL1, BCL11A, SETBP1, and 16p11.2 deletions. Often, CAS co-occurs with dysarthria and other speech di...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-across-genetic-syndromes","title":"Childhood Apraxia of Speech Across Genetic Syndromes","summary":"Childhood Apraxia of Speech is increasingly recognised across multiple genetic conditions, including those involving KANSL1, BCL11A, SETBP1, and 16p11.2 deletions. Often, CAS co-occurs with dysarthria and other speech di...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:19:24Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/genetics-and-speech%E2%80%93motor-development","html_content":"

Across genes like GRIN2A, SETBP1, BCL11A, KANSL1, ELKS/ERC1, and 16p11.2, a consistent theme emerges: genetics plays a critical role in speech–motor planning. CAS is not isolated but often part of broader neurodevelopme...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/genetics-and-speech%E2%80%93motor-development","title":"Genetics and Speech–Motor Development","summary":" Across genes like GRIN2A, SETBP1, BCL11A, KANSL1, ELKS/ERC1, and 16p11.2, a consistent theme emerges: genetics plays a critical role in speech–motor planning. CAS is not isolated but often part of broader neurodevelopme...","date_modified":"2026-04-30T19:15:57Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-not-a-delay-a-different-path","html_content":"

Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) do not simply develop speech more slowly—they develop it differently. The core difficulty lies in planning and sequencing the movements needed for speech, not just learning...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-not-a-delay-a-different-path","title":"Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Not a Delay, a Different Path","summary":"Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) do not simply develop speech more slowly—they develop it differently. The core difficulty lies in planning and sequencing the movements needed for speech, not just learning...","date_modified":"2026-04-03T07:12:49Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-intervention-must-target-emerging-skills-children-with-cas","html_content":"

Why Intervention Must Target Emerging Skills in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-intervention-must-target-emerging-skills-children-with-cas","title":"Why Intervention Must Target Emerging Skills-children with CAS","summary":"Why Intervention Must Target Emerging Skills in Childhood Apraxia of Speech","date_modified":"2026-04-02T16:35:12Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-early-support-matters-in-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

CAS does not resolve on its own. Without appropriate intervention, difficulties can persist into adolescence and adulthood, affecting education, social interaction, and independence. Early, intensive, and specialised th...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-early-support-matters-in-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"Why early support matters in childhood apraxia of speech","summary":" CAS does not resolve on its own. Without appropriate intervention, difficulties can persist into adolescence and adulthood, affecting education, social interaction, and independence. Early, intensive, and specialised th...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T23:14:17Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/supporting-communication-with-aac","html_content":"

For children who are minimally verbal, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can be essential. This includes devices, apps, sign language, or picture systems. AAC does not replace speech—it supports it. It re...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/supporting-communication-with-aac","title":"Supporting Communication with AAC","summary":" For children who are minimally verbal, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) can be essential. This includes devices, apps, sign language, or picture systems. AAC does not replace speech—it supports it. It re...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T23:12:49Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/linguistic-approaches-in-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

Some children with CAS also have language difficulties, which require additional support. Linguistic approaches focus on vocabulary, grammar, and phonological awareness rather than motor speech planning. These are not s...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/linguistic-approaches-in-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"Linguistic Approaches in childhood apraxia of speech","summary":" Some children with CAS also have language difficulties, which require additional support. Linguistic approaches focus on vocabulary, grammar, and phonological awareness rather than motor speech planning. These are not s...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T23:11:26Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/motor-based-approaches-for-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

Motor-based approaches are the primary treatment for CAS. These focus on building accurate speech through repetition, practice, and structured feedback. Techniques such as DTTC, PROMPT, ReST, and NDP-3 are commonly used...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/motor-based-approaches-for-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"Motor-based approaches for Childhood Apraxia of Speech","summary":" Motor-based approaches are the primary treatment for CAS. These focus on building accurate speech through repetition, practice, and structured feedback. Techniques such as DTTC, PROMPT, ReST, and NDP-3 are commonly used...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T23:08:29Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-and-the-brain","html_content":"

CAS has a clear neurobiological basis. Brain imaging shows differences in networks responsible for speech and language, including both cortical and subcortical regions. While the exact cause is often unknown (idiopathic...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-and-the-brain","title":"Childhood apraxia of speech and the brain","summary":" CAS has a clear neurobiological basis. Brain imaging shows differences in networks responsible for speech and language, including both cortical and subcortical regions. While the exact cause is often unknown (idiopathic...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T23:06:03Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-and-co-occurring-difficulties","html_content":"

CAS rarely occurs in isolation. Many children also experience challenges with language, literacy, motor coordination, and emotional regulation. Difficulties with phonological awareness can impact reading and spelling. So...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/childhood-apraxia-of-speech-and-co-occurring-difficulties","title":"Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Co-Occurring Difficulties","summary":"CAS rarely occurs in isolation. Many children also experience challenges with language, literacy, motor coordination, and emotional regulation. Difficulties with phonological awareness can impact reading and spelling. So...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T23:04:30Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/when-can-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-be-diagnosed","html_content":"

Reliable diagnosis of CAS usually happens between ages two and three. Before this, children may not have enough speech to identify the required patterns. Clinicians need connected speech to assess consistency, transition...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/when-can-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-be-diagnosed","title":"When can childhood apraxia of speech be diagnosed","summary":"Reliable diagnosis of CAS usually happens between ages two and three. Before this, children may not have enough speech to identify the required patterns. Clinicians need connected speech to assess consistency, transition...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T23:02:41Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-is-often-misunderstood","html_content":"

CAS is frequently confused with general speech delay or phonological disorder. The key difference is that CAS involves a breakdown in motor planning, not just sound learning. Children with CAS may perform better in low-...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/why-childhood-apraxia-of-speech-is-often-misunderstood","title":"Why Childhood Apraxia of Speech is Often Misunderstood","summary":" CAS is frequently confused with general speech delay or phonological disorder. The key difference is that CAS involves a breakdown in motor planning, not just sound learning. Children with CAS may perform better in low-...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T22:59:17Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/the-three-core-signs-of-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

CAS is identified by three main features. First, children produce inconsistent errors—saying the same word differently each time. Second, transitions between sounds are slow or disrupted, making speech sound effortful. T...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/the-three-core-signs-of-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"The Three Core Signs of Childhood Apraxia of Speech","summary":"CAS is identified by three main features. First, children produce inconsistent errors—saying the same word differently each time. Second, transitions between sounds are slow or disrupted, making speech sound effortful. T...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T22:56:37Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/what-is-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","html_content":"

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurological speech disorder affecting how the brain plans and sequences speech movements. Children know what they want to say but struggle to coordinate the movements needed to sa...

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/what-is-childhood-apraxia-of-speech","title":"What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?","summary":" Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurological speech disorder affecting how the brain plans and sequences speech movements. Children know what they want to say but struggle to coordinate the movements needed to sa...","date_modified":"2026-03-27T22:52:46Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/gluten-sensitivity-and-neurotransmitter-imbalance-in-cas","html_content":"

New Research Explores Gluten Sensitivity and Neurotransmitter Imbalance in Childhood Apraxia of Speech

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/gluten-sensitivity-and-neurotransmitter-imbalance-in-cas","title":"Gluten Sensitivity and Neurotransmitter Imbalance in CAS","summary":" New Research Explores Gluten Sensitivity and Neurotransmitter Imbalance in Childhood Apraxia of Speech ","date_modified":"2026-03-14T19:52:22Z"},{"id":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/fdg-pet-useful-in-diagnosing-primary-progressive-speech-apraxia","html_content":"

Imaging Matters

","url":"https://speechapraxia.co.uk/about-2/f/fdg-pet-useful-in-diagnosing-primary-progressive-speech-apraxia","title":"FDG-PET, useful in diagnosing primary progressive speech apraxia","summary":"Imaging Matters","date_modified":"2026-03-02T19:22:28Z"}]}