Insurance: Sutter HMO · Kaiser · Cigna · Blue Shield PPO · WHA
CAS is a motor planning disorder requiring specialized, intensive treatment. Early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Says the same word differently each time, struggles to repeat words accurately.
Visible struggle moving mouth, lips, or tongue to form sounds. Appears to search for sounds.
Distorts or substitutes vowels, which is uncommon in typical speech delays.
Unusual stress patterns, slow rate, or choppy speech rhythm.
CAS therapy is intensive, motor-based, and uses specialized techniques like DTTC and PROMPT.