Apraxia

How we use the Nuffield Program and ReST Treatment to help your child make progress with Apraxia

What is Apraxia?

Apraxia is also referred to as Dyspraxia or Child Apraxia of Speech (CAS).It is a motor speech disorder. The brain has difficulty communicating to the parts of the body that are used to produce speech, such as the lips, jaw and tongue. Apraxia impacts on the speaker’s ability to coordinate and sequence their speech muscles.

What does Apraxia look like?

The signs and symptoms of Apraxia can vary, however common features include: unusual rhythm and inflections, producing syllables and words inconsistently (differently each time), and difficulty transitioning from one syllable to another.

What causes Apraxia?

The causes of Apraxia are neurological in nature. However, in most cases, the definite cause of Apraxia is unknown.

How does Speakable treat Apraxia?

Speakable employs the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme for children aged 3-7 years, as well as the Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST).

How long does it take?

As every child is unique and may respond differently to therapy, there is no exact time frame for treatment for Apraxia.

What can I do?

By contacting Speakable you have already taken the first steps to help your child make progress with Apraxia. If your child is currently non-verbal due to Apraxia, do not shy away from using gestures, sign language, and visual cues. This will not hinder their speech development, and can help reduce frustration when they are trying to communicate a message. Practice, practice, practice! Speak to your therapist to be advised on how you can incorporate therapy into every day activities.

Where can I get more information?

For more information on the program visit The Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme website

For support for caregivers of children with Apraxia visit SLP Mommy of Apraxia


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