National Conference
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Registration is open for the 2026 National Conference!
The annual Apraxia Kids National Conference is the longest-running and only major conference focusing on the speech, language, learning, and life needs of children of all ages with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). This unique event brings together families, professionals, researchers, educators, SLPs and future SLPs, young adults with CAS, and others who are seeking the most up-to-date evidence-based information from renowned speakers from around the world.
If you are a returning attendee, you know the level of expertise our speakers bring to the conference. For first time attendees, we hope you will consider joining us for evidence-based learning, engagement with the professional community, along with making new friends who are on a similar journey.
We look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh, PA this July!
SCHEDULES, SESSIONS AND SPEAKER BIOS
See the complete schedule, session descriptions, and bios for the speakers at the 2026 Apraxia Kids National Conference.
Conference Scholarships
Scholarship applications are now closed.
National Conference FAQ
Click the button below to read answers to frequently asked questions about the National Conference including information about registration, session recordings, continuing education credits, and much more!
SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT
Learn more about sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities at the 2025 Apraxia Kids National Conference!
Research Symposium
Apraxia Kids is dedicated to advancing innovation through research and education. After postponing in 2020 and 2021, we were excited to hold the third Apraxia Kids Research Symposium in July, 2022. This was the 20th anniversary of our first Symposium held in 2002 in Scottsdale, Arizona with 23 researchers and a few parents and graduate students from all over the world discussing the research approaches and challenges specifically to answer the question of what are the neurological and behavioral markers of CAS for differential diagnosis. As a result of those discussions, a manuscript was printed to document the proceedings.
In 2013, the second Research Symposium was held in Atlanta, Georgia where 40 researchers and clinicians gathered to learn about and discuss “State of the Art” research developments and to make recommendations for future research funding and support. An executive summary was produced from the proceedings to provide the community with current research findings along with research needs, trends and ideas for the future. Between 2013 and 2022, more research has been completed and published than in the past several decades combined; several of which were funded by Apraxia Kids and are reported on the Research Timeline.
The third Research Symposium was held in Las Vegas, Nevada in July 2022, prior to the Apraxia Kids National Conference. Over 50 national and international researchers and clinicians spent 2 ½ days learning about where previous research has brought us and current research projects in a variety of areas. The symposium culminated in a discussion with the Apraxia Kids board members on what research priorities should be established for the next several years. Fifteen different articles were written by the Research Symposium presenters and accepted for publication in a special edition of the Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research published in September, 2024. The authors also wrote a summary of their articles including future research recommendations which are now posted on the Apraxia Kids Published Article Summaries.
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COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS
What have past participants said about their experience attending a National Conference?
“This was my first conference. For me, I loved meeting people going through the same journey as me. Connecting with other parents was great!”
“I just can’t express how much this conference meant to me. I felt empowered and encouraged by all of the speakers I had the privilege to listen to. After this conference, I finally feel knowledgeable about how to advocate for him, which is one thing I needed desperately.”
“I loved having researchers come and talk about what treatments are working, what they are discovering. The quality of the session content was great.”
“I liked the hands-on experience and thorough case studies with interactive assessment and clinical decision making components.”
“I learned so much for my son and have already gone back to advocate with the research and classes I took. The classes were great but most of all the people I have made friendships with are priceless! I went to the conference alone and nervous but came out with so much more than I could ever ask!”
“I appreciated that this conference was a great mix of getting the latest from big names in research…along with parents and young adults telling their stories.”
“I loved the ability to really meet and talk with professionals and families during breakfast, lunch, and other breaks. Additionally, the information presented was outstanding.”
