Website FAQ

My child was just diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech. What do I do?

First, know that you are not alone. There are supports available to you to help you along your journey. Our website has a lot of information that can help you. We suggest starting here, with our “New to Apraxia” page to find our comprehensive Parent Portal, to learn all the basic information and to see resources for every developmental step of the way. Make sure you join our Facebook support group to seek advice and support from other parents and professionals. You can seek an evaluation from an SLP who has experience with childhood apraxia of speech by visiting our Speech-Language Pathologist Directory.

Webinar

Please click here to access our Webinar platform. There are over a dozen free webinars under Free General Introductory Level and then over 60 others that are available for an annual fee on the platform with ASHA CEUs.

National Conference

Please click here to see information about our next National Conference which brings together families, professionals, researchers and others to learn the most up-to-date and in-depth information around the speech, language, learning and life needs of children with apraxia.

Speech Tablets for Apraxia

Each year, Apraxia Kids awards speech tablets to children and families in need throughout the US and Canada. Children with apraxia can use these speech tablets for speech practice and/or as a speech-generating device. Since its inception, the Speech Tablets for Apraxia program has awarded more than 700 tablets to children with apraxia of speech! Click here to see when the next round of applications will open! Questions regarding this program should be sent to speechtablets@apraxia-kids.org

I’d like to have some of my resources listed on your website. Who should I contact for this?

Please fill out the form at the bottom of our Resource Guides webpage to submit your resources for our website. https://apraxia-kids.org/resource-guides

I’d like to volunteer. How can I volunteer in my community?

Please email info@apraxia-kids.org to let us know what you are interested in doing to support our mission.

What does Apraxia Kids do to support children with CAS?

Apraxia Kids has many resources that are available to help families support their child. See our frequently used resources here.

There isn’t a professional listed in my area on your Speech-Language Pathologist Directory. What should I do?

The directory is not inclusive of all therapists experienced in childhood apraxia of speech. We are continually working to reach out to therapists across the US, Canada and even internationally who have skills, training, and experiences to be successful with children with apraxia.

We encourage you to check out a local university that may house a speech- language and hearing clinic.  There may be someone at the university that has some expertise or can help guide you.  You may also wish find the closest Speech-Language Pathologist in the directory and see if they are willing to work on a consultative basis, provide a treatment plan and/or be available for collaboration with a local therapist.  Some specialists may be willing to do video consultation to provide input for your child or to provide tele-health services. If you need additional assistance please contact info@apraxia-kids.org.

How do I update my contact information in your records?

  • If you wish to update your contact information or be removed from our communication lists, please contact info@apraxia-kids.org and include your first and last name or call 412-785-7072.
  • If you wish to update your contact information for the Speech-Language Pathologist Directory please reach out to slpdirectory@apraxia-kids.org and provide any information that needs to be updated.

How do I unsubscribe from the email list?

Please click “Manage Email Preferences” at the bottom of our emails to choose which emails you would like to receive from us or unsubscribe entirely from our email list

Are there any apps to help children with Apraxia?

  • Advancements in technology have afforded children with disabilities a variety of unique opportunities! For children with apraxia of speech, there are many apps on the market that can help with various speech targets. Please note that the type of app your child may require strongly depends on where they are on their speech journey. Your child’s speech-language pathologist can help you determine which apps may be best, but you can also join our Facebook group “Apps for Apraxia Kids” to hear from other parents!
  • For more information, please see the article in our library entitled “What About Sign Language, Speech Tablets, and Other Communication Forms?
  • Apraxia Kids has partnered with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital to share and distribute the Speech and Language Apps guide published by the department of Behavior and Developmental Pediatrics at The Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.  Apraxia Kids does not endorse any specific apps; the directory is meant to be a guide/resource.

 

What information or tools can I give a teacher to help them understand my child’s diagnosis?

Apraxia Kids has print materials available that you can request directly here.

Speech-Language Pathologist Directory

The SLP Directory is a free listing of SLPs who have shown they have a foundational knowledge and training about assessment and treatment of CAS. SLPs can apply to be listed on the directory. To search the directory or to apply to be listed, please click here.

For questions or to update a listing, please email: slpdirectory@apraxia-kids.org.

I’d like to interview someone from Apraxia Kids for a project/documentary/article/etc.

If you have press or media questions or inquiries please email press@apraxia-kids.org

I’d like to intern at your office. Do you have any positions available?

Apraxia Kids does host interns in our Pittsburgh office. We ask that you email your resume and cover letter to info@apraxia-kids.org.

Apraxia Kids Store

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I would like to make a donation to Apraxia Kids.

To make an online donation, please click here. To learn about a variety of other ways to support Apraxia Kids, including workplace giving, sponsorship, and gifts of stock, please visit our Ways to Give page.

Do you need further assistance? Contact our staff with further inquiries and we can assist you as soon as possible!

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