In 2006, CASANA initiated the Apraxia Treatment Research Fund in order to fund pilot research projects aimed at better understanding effective treatment options for children with apraxia of speech. An extreme lack of research on treatment had been notably reported in the draft ASHA Technical Paper on Childhood Apraxia of Speech and the CASANA Board of Director's decided to try and do something about this situation. Generous contributions from parents, professionals and the Walk for Apraxia funds have allowed CASANA to continue funding a grant each year since. 

We are pleased to announce during Better Hearing and Speech Month that we once again are issuing a Request for Applications for Childhood Apraxia of Speech Treatment research proposals.  While not limited to any one treatment approach, proposals should focus on treatment efficacy and outcomes. Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of external experts in the area of childhood speech disorders and a parent advocate. Grants will be announced at the time of the ASHA Convention in November, 2010.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to receive one of the CASANA Research Grants, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be associated with a U.S. or Canadian-based corporate entity.
• Applicants must demonstrate research competence based on publication of at least one study in a peer-reviewed journal or provide evidence of a relationship with an established researcher who has agreed to mentor the project
• The applicant and/or mentor must demonstrate specific knowledge in the area of CAS through publications and/or scholarly presentations.
• Collaborations between clinical and academic submissions are encouraged.

Instructions

Individuals who meet the above eligibility criteria may prepare a research proposal following the guidelines in the Request for Applications.  Click here to download the application (PDF file) -->  Request for Applications