Speech Therapy Consulting
Speech Therapy Consulting
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) means your child's brain has trouble planning the movements needed for speech. It's frustrating for them and scary for you. But with the right therapist, kids with apraxia make real progress.
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Apraxia looks different from other speech delays. Here are signs that your child may have CAS. If these sound familiar, an evaluation can give you answers.
Your child says a word differently each time they try. It's not the same mistake every time — the errors keep changing.
Your child's mouth seems to search for the right position to make sounds. You can see them trying, but the words don't come out right.
As a baby, your child may have been unusually quiet — less babbling than other babies. They didn't experiment with sounds the way other infants did.
Your child clearly understands language but has great difficulty producing speech. They know what they want to say — they just can't get it out.
Getting the right help starts with the right evaluation. We walk you through every step.
Tell us about your child. We listen, answer your questions, and help you understand whether an apraxia evaluation makes sense.
Our therapist assesses your child's oral motor skills, sound production, and motor planning through structured and play-based tasks. We look specifically for the hallmarks of CAS.
We create a therapy plan using evidence-based motor speech approaches designed for apraxia — not generic articulation therapy. You'll know exactly what we're working on and why.
Children with apraxia do best with frequent practice. Your child works with a therapist who specializes in motor speech, and you learn home practice strategies that reinforce every session.
We track your child's progress closely and adjust the plan as they grow. You'll hear new words, clearer speech, and growing confidence.
Real families. Real progress.
"Finding a therapist with apraxia experience was so hard. Here, they knew exactly what to do. My son went from 5 words to over 100 in 8 months."— Karen W., Davis
"They use motor-based approaches that actually work for CAS. Other therapists tried regular articulation therapy and it didn't help. This was different."— Ryan & Megan S., Dixon
"The team here never gave up on our daughter. They celebrated every new word with us. She's now speaking in short sentences."— Linda F., Vacaville
Children with CAS rarely "outgrow" it. The right motor speech therapy can change everything. Let's talk about your child.
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Your child's brain has difficulty planning and coordinating the precise movements of the tongue, lips, and jaw needed for clear speech. It's not about muscle weakness — it's about the brain's ability to plan those movements.
With a typical speech delay, a child develops sounds in a predictable pattern, just later than expected. With apraxia, the errors are inconsistent — your child might say a word clearly one time, then struggle with it the next. CAS also requires a different type of therapy focused on motor planning, not just sound practice.
We use evidence-based motor speech approaches including DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing), ReST (Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment), and principles from the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme. These methods focus on the motor planning aspect of speech, which is what makes them effective for CAS.
Every child is different, and apraxia is a complex condition. CAS is a journey, and every child progresses differently. With consistent, specialized therapy, children with CAS make steady progress. We set clear goals and track improvement so you always know where your child stands.
We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Tricare, and United Healthcare. We'll verify your benefits for free before your first visit so you know exactly what's covered.
Yes, and we encourage it. For children with apraxia, home practice is essential. We teach you cueing strategies and practice techniques so you can support your child between sessions. The more practice, the faster the progress.
We provide speech therapy in Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield, Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland, and Winters. We offer both clinic-based and school-based services across Solano and Yolo counties.
The right therapy can help those words come out. Schedule a free consultation today.
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