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The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA)
The mission: To strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia, so that each child has their best opportunity to develop speech




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Learn About Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Apraxia-KIDS offers both "beginner" and "advanced" information related to Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

THE FAMILY PLACE - This section of of our site is a Beginner's Start Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  It was designed for those families who are new to the diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech and/or other family members, friends, as well as others.  This section includes basic, introductory information.

THE PROFESSIONAL PLACE -  Basic and up-to-date information guide for SLP's and other professionals.  Designed with the busy professional in mind. Includes an online Start Guide for Professionals and connection to our Messageboard Pro for the professional community.

THE APRAXIA LIBRARY - For in-depth knowledge about apraxia of speech in children. Our library features an extensive and advanced collection of more than 250 articles available on dozens of topics related to children with apraxia of speech.  (Entering this part of the website requires that the visitor register with the site by providing basic demographic information). The articles are written by top experts on CAS. Article topics the following:

  • Characteristics and Background Understanding
  • Diagnosis, Evaluation, Assessment Tools
  • Speech Therapy Techniques, Methods and Approaches
  • Educational and Schooling Issues, Academic Concerns
  • Insurance Funding Concerns
  • Other Speech and Language Difficulties and Coexisting Conditions
  • Other Associated Disorders and Disabilities
  • Extensive International Resources
  • Parent Support Groups and Contacts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apraxia-KIDSSM - the Internet's largest, most comprehensive and trusted website for information on childhood apraxia of speech (verbal dyspraxia, developmental apraxia of speech) and children's speech and language topics - including evaluation, speech therapy, research and other childhood communication topics. Invaluable for parents, speech language pathologists, teachers and all those who care about a child with apraxia.

This web site is a program of the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association, the national organization representing the needs and interests of children affected by apraxia of speech.

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