How do you treat childhood apraxia of speech?
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is treated with intensive, individualised speech therapy provided by a qualified speech pathologist. Therapy focuses on improving the brain’s ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech.
Evidence-based approaches include:
Evidence-based approaches include:
- Motor-based therapy (e.g., Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing).
- Frequent, short, and intensive sessions (3–5 times per week if possible).
- Use of visual, tactile, and auditory cues to support learning.
- Practice with real words and functional communication.