Childhood Apraxia of Speech resources

We offer the following links to information and organisations for reference. You will find a wealth of useful information on these sites.

In the UK, parents or carers with concerns about their child’s speech and language development should first contact their GP for a referral to a local speech and language unit or therapist.

Based in the USA, The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit publicly funded charity whose mission is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia so that each child is afforded their best opportunity to develop speech.

Afasic is a UK charity that helps children and young people with speech, language and communication impairments, their families and the professionals working with them.

Afasic is a recognised training provider and offers a range of services and information that include a helpline, publications, support groups, online message boards and membership.

The Dyspraxia Foundation supports individuals and families affected by dyspraxia, as a coordination disorder and speech and language disorder, and promotes better diagnostic and treatment facilities for those who have dyspraxia, helps professionals in health and education to assist those with dyspraxia and promotes awareness and understanding of dyspraxia.

Phonological Therapy is a professional discussion group on child speech development and disorders. This friendly, international listserv is for clinicians, students, researchers and university teachers. Most are SLPs/SLTs and Linguists.

Members explore theoretical and research issues related to Phonological Disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and other child speech disorders, and their clinical management. While consumers are welcome to join, the group is for professional discussion not consumer / parent advice and support.