There is a real need to show that treatments for CAS work and to compare them with each other so
Join Apraxia Kids as we continue our own learning during Black History Month, and every month.
We are proud to share
February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month; a full month celebrating all of the incredible historical contributions that
Dear Friends,
As another exciting year comes to a close, we’re pleased to look back upon another year of meaningful growth
As we approach the holiday season, many of my family members, friends, and colleagues ask how they can contribute to
“All those years have taught me how to fight for those who cannot and now I face my toughest challenge,
Apraxia Kids: Please tell us about yourself and your journey with apraxia of speech.
At 9 months old, I was adopted
Sarah White, Board Chair for Apraxia Kids, shares a special message regarding Apraxia Kids, Apraxia Awareness Month and our commitment
Jason McWhorter, BSN, RN, is a father, husband, and nurse. He began his medical career as an emergency medical technician,
March 2nd, is National Read Across America Day!
Let’s all take a few extra minutes to sit down and enjoy reading
Did you know there is a great new resource about CAS for parents and speech-language pathologists (SLPs)?
The Once Upon a
We are excited to share with you our 2019-2020 Annual Report, Virtually Unstoppable - a special reflection on the growth and impact
The Walk for Apraxia is the largest fundraising and awareness event supporting the children, our Apraxia Stars, affected by childhood
The Walk for Apraxia is the largest fundraising and awareness event supporting the children, our Apraxia Stars, affected by childhood
The Walk for Apraxia is the largest fundraising and awareness event supporting the children, our Apraxia Stars, affected by childhood
The Walk for Apraxia is the largest fundraising and awareness event supporting the children, our Apraxia Stars, affected by childhood
Sarah White, Board Chair for Apraxia Kids, shares a message of thanks regarding the apraxia community, the strength of Apraxia
By Nancy Tarshis, Michelle Garcia Winner, and Pamela Crooke
August, 2020
Summary by Nancy Tarshis
Often, when thinking about CAS we are deeply
Alisha Springle, Amber Breeden, & Anastasia Raymer
Summary by Alisha Springle
A number of studies have examined the effects of speech interventions
Kristen Allison, Claire Cordella, Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel, and Jordan Green
Summary by Kristen Allison
Diagnosing childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is challenging for
Julie Case & Maria Grigos
This paper reviews the speech motor control research in CAS and discusses how these works have
Article and Summary by Kristen Allison, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
For many children with motor speech disorders, a key goal of speech therapy
Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe August has arrived, and our Virtual Walk Season kicked off this past weekend. It
In this age of information overload, and as a service to help our community members critically evaluate information, Apraxia Kids
As we move into the autumn months, that means Walk for Apraxia season is upon us, and this year we
Your awareness efforts are a vital way to help others hear about childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). By telling your
Nina R Benway and Jonathan L Preston published an article titled Differences between school-aged children with apraxia of speech and
By Laura L Moorer & Edwin Maas
As professionals and concerned parents/caregivers, we are constantly bombarded with information. Some is
How to Judge Evidence
By Edwin Maas
Some important things to consider when evaluating research evidence:
Study design: Does the study
Ruth Stoeckel and Susan Caspari published an article titled Childhood apraxia of speech: clinical decision making from a motor-based perspective
Dear Friends,
It is hard to believe July is upon us and for the first time in 16 years, we will
At Apraxia Kids, we believe that every child deserves a voice. Equality is one of the eight core values of
By Noelle Scolieri, Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders at Baylor University, Class of 2021
A few summers ago, I was asked
Join us online on May 14th for the Apraxia Kids Day of Giving! This year marks the 20th Anniversary of
By Gretchen Myers, MSLP-CCC, owner of Center4Speech in Mars, PA
Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood
A new article was published online April, 2020 from the American Academy of Neurology by researchers in Australia who were
Dear Friends,
We are so excited to kick off Apraxia Awareness Month with each of you tomorrow!
As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, our
Sarah White, Board Chair for Apraxia Kids, shares a special message regarding Apraxia Kids, Apraxia Awareness Month and our commitment
By Jennifer Sakowicz, M.S., CCC-SLP, Owner of Pediatric Communication Center in Newington, CT
Recognized by Apraxia-Kids for Advanced Training and Clinical
Apraxia Kids has compiled a learning module with information about AAC and home practice.
Free Webinars
AAC Strategies for Apraxia
Presented By: Marleah
By Laura Moorer, CCC-SLP | VP of Programs, Apraxia Kids
Telepractice is the application of video technology to the delivery
Ruth Stoeckel, PhD, CCC-SLP
With the huge changes affecting all of our lives due to “stay home” and “shelter in place”
Dear Friends,
The apraxia community is unlike any other community in its willingness to support each child, family, and professional through
Like every other day, you go to your mailbox and grab your mail. As you flip through the stack of
Dear Friends,
Although this year has just started, the excitement that our community already feels for what is to come is
Dear Friends,
As we begin a new year, it is important for us to reflect on the significant accomplishments made in
Dear Friends,
From all of us at Apraxia Kids, we hope you had a relaxing and peaceful holiday surrounded by your
Applications for the Apraxia Boot Camp are now open!
Apraxia Boot Camp is an intensive four-day advanced training program designed to
Scarlett starting receiving speech therapy at age 1 1/2 because of “delays” and not meeting age appropriate speech and language
“It is by chance we met, by choice we became friends.” ~Unknown
You never know where you will meet your best
Leah is an amazing, very energetic, and happy 3.5-year-old who always brings a smile to our face. Her journey began
Cooper was a happy, healthy baby. However, he did not babble or coo, constantly over stuffed his mouth with food,
Dave Hammer, CCC-SLP, has worked tirelessly to support children and their families for 40 years, first at Children’s Hospital of
By Shelley Kelley
On this journey with apraxia, my husband and I have done our very best to make sure
Apraxia Kids is honored to welcome Brooke Rea to our Professional Advisory Council. Our PAC helps shape the educational offerings
Despite our best efforts to stop time, the 2019 holiday season is quickly approaching! (Unfortunately, stopping time is outside of
Dear Friends,
For children with apraxia of speech, the inability to effectively communicate may lead to frustration, anxiety, and/or reduced self-confidence.
When I first found Apraxia Kids, my child was 2 years old. Like so many parents, I was looking everywhere
Findings from this study indicated that a greater amount of practice results in greater learning, and that more massed (intensive)
Dear Friends,
Despite having several months left in 2019, we know this time of year brings new beginnings for the families
Congratulations to Patricia Mayro, M.A., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Patricia Mayro
As an educator, the approach of August means the end of summer vacation is near. No more stress-free days of
After a nearly fatal birth, Sara Lai’s daughter Avery suffered seizures for several days, leading the doctor to tell Avery’s
Congratulations to Mary Denny, MS, CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Mary is thrilled
Congratulations to Liz Prada-Petraitis, MS, CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Liz Prada-Petraitis has
Dear Friends,
As summer comes to a close, teachers across the country are preparing their classrooms, and parents of our apraxia
Last July was the first time I attended an Apraxia Kids conference. I was about nine months into my apraxia
Congratulations to Yvonne San Juan, M.S., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Yvonne San
Congratulations to Amber McCrea, MA, CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Amber has worked
Congratulations to Brittney Fertak, M.S., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Brittney Fertak
Dear Friends,
The time to get involved in your local Walk for Apraxia has arrived!
The Walk for Apraxia brings together those touched by
Congratulations to Anne Hodits, M.A. CCC-SLP/L, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Anne Hodits is
Published in June of 2019, this research outlines preliminary findings for potential ‘red flags’ that could assist the identification of
Congratulations to Laura Deer, M.S. CCC/SLP, CAS, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Laura completed
Congratulations to Aubrie Hagopian, M.A., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Aubrie Hagopian has
Congratulations to Kimberly Bell, M.S., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Kimberly A. Bell,
Dear Friends,
As we reflect on Apraxia Awareness Month, we know now more than ever before that it takes a village to
With Father’s Day just around the corner, we want to shine a light on some unique educational opportunities at this
Congratulations to Joy Pennington, M.A., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Joy received her
Congratulations to Isabelle Démosthènes, M.P.O., for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Isabelle completed her maîtrise
As we reflect on Apraxia Awareness Month, we know now more than ever before that it takes a village to
This month, our amazing community came together all over the world to raise awareness about apraxia and to celebrate
Congratulations to Kristen Lindeman, M.S., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Kristen
Congratulations to Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Jennie
Congratulations to Breanna Waldrup, MS, CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Breanna
Apraxia Kids Canada Update
We continue to work closely with Apraxia Kids as we work to expand our support of
Join us online on May 14th for our first-ever Apraxia Giving Day! Before we declared all of May to be
Congratulations to Karen Ruehle-Kumar, M.A., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Karen is a
Congratulations to Andreane Gaulin, M.Sc., CCC-SLP, BCBA, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Andrea received
With the 2019 Apraxia Kids National Conference just around the corner, we are excited to feature some of our
This Apraxia Awareness month and all year long, we want to invite you to be an active part of our
With the 2019 Apraxia Kids National Conference just around the corner, we are excited to feature some of our outstanding
Congratulations to Sarah Carmody, M.S., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Sarah Carmody
Congratulations to Michelle Young, M.S., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Michelle received
L.D. Shriberg, J. Kwiatkowski, & H.L. Mabie
April, 2019
Childhood Apraxia of Speech is estimated to occur in 1 child per 1,000
With the 2019 Apraxia Kids National Conference just around the corner, we are excited to feature some of our
Speech Language professionals with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) have spent decades investing in the Primary Expressions immersive learning classroom.
Dear Friends,
Spring is in the air here in Pittsburgh, and we hope that the weather is warming up for you
Congratulations to Mary Staebell, M.A., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
A graduate of
Congratulations to Jennifer Sakowicz, M.S., CCC-SLP, for graduating from the Apraxia Kids Intensive Training Institute (Apraxia Boot Camp)!
Jennifer has worked
IEP March Madness!
Apraxia Kids
It’s #MarchMadness and this month we are sharing TONS of information on IEPs on our social
In 2011 I came across a poster with information regarding an Advanced Training Institute for Childhood Apraxia of Speech, or
Dear Friends,
Jean Piaget once said, “The goal of education is not to increase the amount of knowledge but to create
In the early days of an apraxia diagnosis, there is usually the report. It might read, "Demonstrates characteristics of childhood
In 2018, over 200 Walk for Apraxia teams each raised over $1000, which earned them their spot in the Champions
Laura Wood is a speech-language pathologist working in the public schools in Missouri, and she is an outreach coordinator
Melanie Wiseman, MS, CCC-SLP, is the Clinical Director of Therapies of the Rockies in Colorado. She attended a school-based
My two year old son, Logan, was a healthy baby who just loved being happy. From an early age our
Braydon was our first-born and we thought he was perfect in every way. It wasn’t until he was 2 that
Dear Friends,
The first few weeks of 2019 have seen so much progress for Apraxia Kids already: a newly designed website, our National
The 2019 Walk for Apraxia has officially launched!
Join us in celebrating our Apraxia Stars on walk day impotenciastop.com.
Click here to
We are excited to announce that Dr. Tricia McCabe will be our Keynote Speaker at the Pittsburgh National Conference in
Written by Tom Ferguson, 2018 National Conference Scholarship Recipient
The 2018 Apraxia Kids National Conference in Charlotte, NC was, in
Dear Friends,
From all at Apraxia Kids, we hope you had a relaxing and peaceful holiday surrounded by your loved ones.
DECEMBER, 18 2018
Dear Friends,
2018 has been a whirlwind year for us here at Apraxia Kids with so much change and
Apraxia Kids is pleased to announce the election of its new Board Chair, Sarah White!
Sarah White is a nonprofit consultant