Apraxia of Speech

Apraxia of speech is a motor planning disorder where the brain has trouble coordinating mouth movements for speech. Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is treated with motor-based approaches like DTTC, ReST, and PROMPT — usually requiring intensive frequent sessions.

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Speech-language pathologists in the FastSpeech directory.

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Explicitly listed for Apraxia of Speech.

Most generalist SLPs treat this — listing grows as providers claim and detail their profiles.

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Tagged specialists are providers explicitly listed for Apraxia of Speech. All SLPs includes generalists — most treat common conditions like articulation, language, and stuttering even without an explicit tag.

When to seek help

If you or a family member is struggling with apraxia of speech, a speech-language pathologist can evaluate and recommend a treatment plan. A typical first appointment lasts 60–90 minutes; ongoing therapy is usually weekly or twice-weekly.

Most US health insurance — including Medicare and Medicaid — covers medically-necessary speech therapy. Use our map search to filter by your insurance and find providers near you.