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Speech Apraxia International

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Speech Apraxia International provides information, support, and advocacy for all forms of speech apraxia including Childhood Apraxia of speech (Developmental dyspraxia), Acquired and Primary progressive verbal apraxia www.speechapraxia.co.uk

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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 3h
Growing up with Speech Apraxia- Mikey Akers Listen to this inspiring podcast where I interview Mikey Akers. www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Growing up with Speech Apraxia- Mikey Akers | Speech Apraxia International
Listen to this inspiring podcast where I interview Mikey Akers. In his own words, Mikey describes his journey- I was diagnosed with verbal d
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Watch on our channel -Elina Csapo has grown up with Childhood Apraxia of Speech and talks about her personal journey.She joins us to describe her lived experience and how it has led to her building the organisation , 'Young Able Voices' www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Elina Csapo My Apraxia Journey- Finding Peace with your Voice. | Speech Apraxia International
Elina Csapo My Apraxia Journey- Finding Peace with your Voice. by Speech Apraxia International on Patreon. Join Speech Apraxia International's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Research shows that childhood apraxia of speech doesn't present identically across languages. speechapraxia.co.uk/about/f/does...
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Does Apraxia of Speech Look the Same in Every Language?
Research shows that childhood apraxia of speech doesn't present identically across languages. In Cantonese, children show tone errors rather than the stress errors typically seen in English. In…
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Research shows that childhood apraxia of speech doesn't present identically across languages. In Cantonese, children show tone errors rather than the stress errors typically seen in English. speechapraxia.co.uk/about/f/does...
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Does Apraxia of Speech Look the Same in Every Language?
Research shows that childhood apraxia of speech doesn't present identically across languages. In Cantonese, children show tone errors rather than the stress errors typically seen in English. In…
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Have you visited Speech Apraxia International on Patreon? 🎥 Recorded CPD presentations and past training 🎧 Podcasts and broadcasts 📚 New learning content www.patreon.com/cw/SpeechApr... #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #SLT #SLP #CPD
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Speech Apraxia International — Speech Apraxia and other related speech and language disorder
Get more from Speech Apraxia International on Patreon. Speech Apraxia and other related speech and language disorder. Support Speech Apraxia International and get exclusive access to their work.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Introduction to the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3) An online workshop with Dr Pam Williams, PhD, MSc, FRCSLT Tuesday 24 November 2026 | 09:30–12:30 GMT Online | For professionals only FREE workshop — a minimum £1 donation is required to attend. . www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nuffield-d...
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Nuffield Dsypraxia Program 3 Workshop Dr. Pam Williams, PhD, MSc, FRCSLT
This workshop provides an Introduction to NDP 3. It is taught by Pam Williams, the lead author, and Friend of Speech Apraxia International.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skills (DEMSS) is a specialised assessment tool designed to support CAS diagnosis, particularly in children with severe speech sound difficulties. speechapraxia.co.uk/about/f/the-...
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The Role of DEMSS in Diagnosing Apraxia
The Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skills (DEMSS) is a specialised assessment tool designed to support CAS diagnosis, particularly in children with severe speech sound difficulties. Rather than…
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Treating Motor Speech Disorders with PROMPT With Justine Rhind Minimum donation of £1. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/treating-m...
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Treating Motor Speech Disorders with PROMPT-Justine Rhind
Explore how PROMPT uses touch cues to support speech movements, with practical insights into treating motor speech disorders.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Speech Apraxia International Childhood Apraxia Of Speech CPD Event FREE (min £1 donation towards running costs) Sign up on Eventbrite desktop version www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989153004... September 14 • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Karen Massey (SLT) Hazel Shaw (SLT) Elina Csapo -
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Childhood Apraxia Of Speech CPD Event
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Alonna Bondar discusses treatment for childhood apraxia of speech in this fab podcast www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Alonna Bondar-Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech-common questions | Speech Apraxia International
Alonna Bondar-Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech-common questions by Speech Apraxia International on Patreon. Join Speech Apraxia International's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
“You spoke fine yesterday, why do you need some adjustments!’ 

Can you not just speak slower, clearer, try and relax, try harder, stop being so lazy! 

No, not really, with reasonable adjustments you get a better version of the person, they are. www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Speech Apraxia International: “You spoke fine yesterday, why do you need some adjustments like extra time, using an AAC device, additional help with school subjects, regu
“You spoke fine yesterday, why do you need some adjustments like extra time, using an AAC device, additional help with school subjects, regu
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
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Department of Speech and Language Pathology | Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan)vyangjan | India
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A new study uncovered how early brain activity dynamically refines communication circuits by regulating Foxp2, a critical gene tightly linked to human speech and communication disorders. neurosciencenews.com/forebrain-fo...
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Forebrain Circuit Regulates Speech Gene to Build Voice - Neuroscience News
A new study discovers a higher-order forebrain circuit that dynamically regulates the Foxp2 gene to build early communication pathways.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In this episode, Ruth Pepper is joined by Helen Stringer to explore childhood apraxia of speech through an evidence-based lens. Helen was the lead author on the RCSLT Position paper on Childhood Apraxia Of Speech www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Deciding upon a position paper for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech with Helen Stringer | Speech Apraxia International
In this episode, Ruth Pepper is joined by Helen Stringer to explore childhood apraxia of speech through an evidence-based lens. Helen was th
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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Rethinking speech apraxia with Dr. Aravind Namasivayam | Speech Apraxia International
Dr. Aravind Namasivayam explores pediatric speech sound disorder assessment and intervention from a speech motor and motor-synergy perspecti
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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Allowing the Pause
For people with speech apraxia, speaking on demand, like answering a question or saying a name, can be difficult (speechapraxia.co.uk, home to Speech Apraxia UK). This is because speech apraxia affect...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
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Jaw-Dropping Facts: The Bones That Help You Talk
In order to talk the nerves speak to the muscles which move the bones and there are a lot. The mandible (that hardworking lower jaw) moves up and down to shape your words, while the maxilla (upper jaw...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
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Developing a clinical academic career-Katherine Buckeridge | Speech Apraxia International
Developing a clinical academic career-Katherine Buckeridge by Speech Apraxia International on Patreon. Join Speech Apraxia International's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Corticobasal syndrome and speech apraxia
When Speaking Becomes a Struggle: The Role of Speech Apraxia in Corticobasal Syndrome
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
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Speech Apraxia International
Speech Apraxia International provides support, information, and advocacy to all people affected by any form of speech apraxia.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Want more speech apraxia content? Follow Lottie Berry’s Journey searching for why her son was not talking from Tap Type Talk Her inspirational podcast is available free of charge on our platform www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Lottie Berry- A journey to a diagnosis and support for her son | Speech Apraxia International
Lottie Berry- A journey to a diagnosis and support for her son by Speech Apraxia International on Patreon. Join Speech Apraxia International's community for exclusive content and updates.
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Yesterday at the @apraxia.bsky.social conference it was fantastic to chat with one of our Friends of Speech Apraxia from Speech Apraxia International Donna Thomas. She agreed to pose for a photo. Look out for her podcast soon in our Talking Speech Apraxia popular series. Big ‘hi’ to her!
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Laura Moorer Vice President of Programs at @apraxia.bsky.social Kids and @tricmc.bsky.social McCabe from @sydney.edu.au .Two, absolute experts on childhood apraxia of speech, talking Speech Apraxia International at the Apraxia-Kids conference
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Great to meet fellow motor speech professional Kim Brown García from Texas at the Apraxia Kids conference. Look out for her podcast soon on our Talking Speech Apraxia podcast open.spotify.com/show/2Ofae3W... www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
What a pleasure it was to meet SLP Peggy Moffitt Earnest from Columbia Motor Speech Therapy. She has been busy behind the scenes and produced some fantastic books and resources which will be listed on the Speech Apraxia International website soon
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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Deciding upon a position paper for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech with Helen Stringer | Speech Apraxia International
In this episode, Ruth Pepper is joined by Helen Stringer to explore childhood apraxia of speech through an evidence-based lens. Helen was th
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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Understanding CAS with Hearing Loss: A Complex Puzzle
Understanding CAS with Hearing Loss: A Complex Puzzle Diagnosing and treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) becomes more complex when someone also has aided hearing loss (www.speechapraxia.co.uk, ...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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Phonemic Paraphasias or Speech Apraxia: What's the Difference?
Phonemic paraphasias (also known as literal paraphasias) are sound errors in speech where parts of a word are substituted, added, or rearranged, yet the word still somewhat resembles the intended one ...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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People with speech apraxia use frozen forms- what does this mean?
Why people with CAS Often Use "Frozen Forms" of Speech
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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Understanding CAS with Hearing Loss: A Complex Puzzle
Understanding CAS with Hearing Loss: A Complex Puzzle Diagnosing and treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) becomes more complex when someone also has aided hearing loss (www.speechapraxia.co.uk, ...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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Phonemic Paraphasias or Speech Apraxia: What's the Difference?
Phonemic paraphasias (also known as literal paraphasias) are sound errors in speech where parts of a word are substituted, added, or rearranged, yet the word still somewhat resembles the intended one ...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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Sensory Integration and Processing Are Visual and Speech Processing Related? Seeing speech | Speech Apraxia International
Sensory Integration and Processing Are Visual and Speech Processing Related? Seeing speech by Speech Apraxia International on Patreon. Join Speech Apraxia International's community for exclusive conte...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) in Adults-compare USA and UK
For both countries, although CAS is widely recognised in childhood, it is less commonly discussed in adults. In the USA it is often misdiagnosed as “residual articulation disorder” or general speech sound disorder and t...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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Can Someone Have Both Speech Apraxia and Ataxia?
Yes, you may acquire both apraxia of speech and ataxic dysarthria, particularly after complex neurological events like a cerebellar stroke, multi-focal brain injuries, or neurodegenerative diseases (e...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Are All Types of Apraxia of Speech the Same? Not Quite!
You might hear the term “apraxia of speech” and think it’s all the same, but developmental and acquired apraxia are actually quite different! Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is something a person gr...
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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