Apraxia of speech evaluation and therapy for kids
Childhood apraxia of speech makes it hard to plan and coordinate the movements of speech. We offer evaluation and individualized therapy for children from 15 months through school age.
A few details are enough. You don't need a diagnosis or a decision about therapy to reach out.
What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor planning disorder that affects how the brain coordinates the movements needed for speech. Children with CAS know what they want to say, but their bodies have difficulty executing the precise movements required to produce speech sounds.
Children with CAS can make progress in developing clearer speech. Progress looks different for every child. We celebrate every step forward and work with your family to support growth.
Signs Your Child Might Have CAS
If your child shows several of these signs, an evaluation might be helpful:
- •Speech that is difficult to understand, even for familiar listeners
- •Inconsistent errors on the same words (saying a word differently each time)
- •Difficulty with longer words or phrases
- •Groping or searching movements when trying to speak
- •Better understanding than speaking ability
- •Limited babbling or sound play as a baby
How We Help
Motor-speech support is tailored to a child's needs and the treating clinician's training. Ask which approaches may be appropriate after an evaluation; methods such as Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) are considered individually.
Motor Planning Techniques
A trained clinician may consider motor-learning approaches, including PROMPT-informed techniques or DTTC when appropriate. The approach depends on your child and on the clinician who sees them.
Consistent Practice
CAS responds well to consistent, repetitive practice. We build this into therapy and teach you how to support it at home.
Multi-Sensory Cueing
We use visual, auditory, and tactile cues to help your child understand and produce speech sounds more accurately.
Partner with Your Family
We teach you strategies and techniques so therapy continues at home. Consistency is key for children with CAS.
TRAINING
Lauren's PROMPT Level 2 Training
Lauren, our founder, has completed Level 2 PROMPT training. The approach used in care depends on the child's needs and the treating clinician's training. PROMPT training is not the same as PROMPT certification, and progress varies by child.
Visiting and payment
475 White Plains Rd, Suite 15, Eastchester, NY 10709, parking lot at the clinic. Virtual sessions anywhere in New York State.
Therapy from $165 per 30 minutes.
Evaluations: apraxia $400.
Cigna in-network. New families usually seen within 2 weeks.
Support for Your Child's Communication
If your child has a CAS diagnosis or speech-motor concerns, tell us what you are noticing. We can discuss whether an evaluation would help.