Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Apraxia is a motor speech disorder that makes it hard to speak. When a child has CAS, the messages from the brain do not get through to the mouth correctly. The child might not be able to move their lips or tongue in the right ways, even though their muscles are not weak. Sometimes, the child might not be able to say much at all.  Suspecting or receiving a diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech or CAS can seem overwhelming.  This video explains Childhood Apraxia of Speech, possible treatment strategies, and how you can help your child at home.

Play Talk & Grow curates high quality, premium toys to engage your child and help them build speech and language skills. The toys meet all 5 criteria for the perfect toy: multiple pieces, perform actions, grow the imagination, build vocabulary/concepts, and be simple. Toys will not teach your child how to talk. They are the TOOLS we use to get them talking.

If you are concerned about your child’s speech, waiting to receive services, or wanting to do more at home, Play Talk & Grow can help you start TODAY. Call a Speech Therapist, schedule the evaluation, and then get started. Playing with a child that doesn’t respond is really hard! Many families struggle with how to interact with someone who doesn’t talk or show interest. There are so many things you can do to build their engagement and thus teach language. Learn how to play with your child and help them talk.

Our videos are full of techniques that you can implement during play and throughout your day to encourage speech. Start by creating routines and building in language opportunities. Comment and describe your actions and thoughts. Narrate your day for your child to hear. Parents are a child’s first teacher and children learn best in a natural environment.

Through play it may only take 10-20 repetitions to develop a new skill.