When a child has difficulty producing or coordinating speech sounds, it can make it harder for others to understand them and may lead to frustration or reduced confidence. Our speech therapists provide individualized, evidence-based therapy to help children develop clearer, more consistent speech.

What Are Speech Sound Disorders?

Speech sound disorders involve difficulty producing sounds correctly or using sounds appropriately within words. A child may substitute, omit, add, or distort sounds, making their speech difficult to understand.

We support children with:

• Articulation disorders

• Phonological disorders

• Childhood apraxia of speech

• Motor speech difficulties

• Persistent speech sound errors

• Reduced overall intelligibility

What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

Childhood apraxia of speech, or CAS, is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS know what they want to say, but their brains have difficulty planning and coordinating the precise movements needed for speech. Signs may include inconsistent speech errors, difficulty imitating words, disrupted rhythm or stress patterns, and greater difficulty with longer or more complex words.

Our clinicians receive training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC), an evidence-based motor-speech treatment approach developed specifically for children with childhood apraxia of speech and other speech sound disorders. DTTC uses individualized practice, repetition, and carefully adjusted visual, verbal, and tactile cues to support more accurate and consistent speech movements.

Wondering if Your Child Needs Support?

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