How is childhood apraxia of speech treated?

How is childhood apraxia of speech treated?

Treatment for CAS may require more intense treatment than other speech sound conditions. Some children will visit their speech-language pathologist three to five times per week so they can develop their speaking ability.

Children with severe CAS symptoms may need treatment for several years, especially if they miss language development milestones throughout early childhood.

Treatment for CAS includes:

• Enrolling in speech therapy to address syllables, words and phrases at a pace unique to fit the needs of your child.
• Learning alternative means of communication like sign language or using electronic communication devices.
• Practicing repetitive language exercises at home and outside of speech therapy.