Speech Tablets for Apraxia

Each year, Apraxia Kids awards speech tablets to children and families in need throughout the USA 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.

Speech Tablets for Apraxia

In this program, qualified children with a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) are provided with speech tablets and protective cases in order to use as a communication tool, to assist with speech practice, and/or for educational support.

This program offers iPads with a protective case to children in need across the United States and Canada. Eligible children must be between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 years of age, have an evaluation showing a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech or suspected childhood apraxia of speech, and the child’s family must be able to show a financial need. Please click the link below to see the applications for additional information and requirements.

Click here for the U.S. application
Click here for the Canada application

Applications Due by December 12, 2022

Decisions Announced by January 31, 2023

Individuals are able to email speechtablets@apraxia-kids.org for questions. No other email addresses will respond to speech tablet questions.

In a research report regarding our Speech Tablets for Apraxia program (formerly known as iPads for Apraxia), parents and therapists reported positive perceptions of and experiences with the iPad technology at home and during speech therapy. Children reportedly experienced excitement, motivation, immediacy, reduced frustration, and the ability to practice speech outside of therapy.

In a world of increased technology, we identified an opportunity to connect children in need with functional speech tools to help them reach their highest communication potential. Parents and speech therapists can enhance speech practice at home and across environments when using a speech tablet. Additionally, children who are still struggling to be understood can utilize iPads as an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tool.

Due to the ever changing nature of technology, new apps are always available. Apraxia Kids has partnered with Penn State Health to share and distribute the Speech and Language Apps guide published by the Department of Behavior and Developmental Pediatrics at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.  Apraxia Kids does not endorse any specific apps nor is this list all-inclusive. The directory is meant only to be a guide/resource.

View the Speech and Language Apps Guide

COMMUNITY TESTIMONIALS

When a child receives a speech tablet, a world of communication opportunities are unlocked. Read some stories from previous recipients of speech tablets!

“We want to thank everyone at Apraxia Kids. Christian loves having his iPad to use on his own and show his teachers different things. I know just watching him he would not be as far as he is without it. Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts.”

“Thank you so much for selecting our daughter Atayah for the iPad! She loves people and life in general and we have no doubt this iPad will help her with learning the world around her as she is better able to communicate with peers, family members, and the community.”

“Thank you so very much for selecting my son Calvin in the Speech Tablet program. The ability to communicate is something that I’ve learned is so easily taken for granted, and he has been working so hard to just say a few words. I really believe the iPad will help him get over the next hump in his speech development.”

“My daughter, Emeline, received an iPad from Apraxia Kids. My hope is that one day, she will be able to verbally communicate and be intelligible to everyone. I know that with the right tools and consistent therapy, we are giving her her best shot. Thank you so much for selecting my daughter and we are forever grateful!”

“My 4 year old Zeal is so incredibly happy and thankful to have his new iPad! Currently one of his favorite things to use the iPad for is to take pictures and show them off and tell about them. Thank you so much to the supporters, those who have made it possible to award speech tablets to kids with apraxia! It definitely is a huge blessing for our family and Zeal is loving it.”

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Our Speech Tablets for Apraxia program puts tools for improved communication directly into the hands of children with apraxia of speech. Donate today to provide the gift of speech to more children in need.