Speech Apraxia UK
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Speech Apraxia UK 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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January 30, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Sarah explains what Speech Apraxia UK means to her
@deevybee.bsky.social Hi I am Ruth Rowntree, the CEO of Speech Apraxia UK. It would great if you would have time to speak about your work in children's speech development and perhaps agree to a podcast for our series Talking Speech Apraxia, please can you email me on info@speechapraxia.co.uk, thanks
January 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM
@deevybee.bsky.social Hi I am Ruth Rowntree, the CEO of Speech Apraxia UK. It would great if you would have time to speak about your work in children's speech development and perhaps agree to a podcast for our series Talking Speech Apraxia, please can you email me on info@speechapraxia.co.uk, thanks
New genetics paper: GNAO1 variants can present with severe childhood speech disorder & CAS, even without seizures or movement disorders. Study also highlights potential zinc responsiveness. Important implications for genetic testing.
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GNAO1 and Severe Speech Disorder: Expanding the Genetic Picture
A new study by GNAO1 variants associated with severe childhood speech disorder (Larasati et al., 2026) expands our understanding of the genetic basis of severe childhood speech disorders, including ch...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
New genetics paper: GNAO1 variants can present with severe childhood speech disorder & CAS, even without seizures or movement disorders. Study also highlights potential zinc responsiveness. Important implications for genetic testing.
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Who Should Be Prioritised for Genetic Testing in Childhood Motor Speech Disorders?~30% genetic diagnostic yield, Children with delayed walking, motor + receptive language difficulties, dysmorphism, or CAS + dysarthria should be prioritised for genomic testing
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Who To Prioritise for Genetic Testing in Childhood speech apraxia
A major new open-access study, Childhood motor speech disorders: who to prioritise for genetic testing (Van Niel et al., 2026), provides the clearest clinical guidance to date on when genetic testing ...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Who Should Be Prioritised for Genetic Testing in Childhood Motor Speech Disorders?~30% genetic diagnostic yield, Children with delayed walking, motor + receptive language difficulties, dysmorphism, or CAS + dysarthria should be prioritised for genomic testing
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Sentence Completion as a Powerful Tool in Apraxia of Speech aphasia
Sentence completion + repetition led to significantly better word production than repetition alone. A simple, practical strategy to support motor learning and functional speech.
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Sentence completion + repetition led to significantly better word production than repetition alone. A simple, practical strategy to support motor learning and functional speech.
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Sentence Completion a powerful Tool Apraxia of Speech and Aphasia
A recent study by Comparing Word Elicitation Strategies for Individuals With Apraxia of Speech and Aphasia (Van Sickle, Dembowski & Corwin, 2026) offers important clinical insight for working with ind...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Sentence Completion as a Powerful Tool in Apraxia of Speech aphasia
Sentence completion + repetition led to significantly better word production than repetition alone. A simple, practical strategy to support motor learning and functional speech.
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Sentence completion + repetition led to significantly better word production than repetition alone. A simple, practical strategy to support motor learning and functional speech.
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Another excellent video by Friend of Speech Apraxia Mac MacKay. Thanks Mac for all you are doing to raise awareness!
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Saying the Words I’ve Avoided My Whole Life - Apraxia of Speech
YouTube video by Mac MacKay
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January 17, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Another excellent video by Friend of Speech Apraxia Mac MacKay. Thanks Mac for all you are doing to raise awareness!
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CAS therapy intensity matters—but the “best” dose may be a range, not a rule. Evidence points to benefits of high practice, with emerging support for tapered schedules that improve retention and feasibility.
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Intensity: More Isn’t Always Better, But “Enough” Matters
ntensity keeps coming up because CAS treatment often requires lots of accurate repetitions. Research generally suggests more practice supports learning but the best schedule is not fully settled. Some...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:34 PM
CAS therapy intensity matters—but the “best” dose may be a range, not a rule. Evidence points to benefits of high practice, with emerging support for tapered schedules that improve retention and feasibility.
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CAS research is moving from “Does it work?” to “What works best, for which goals, with which dosage?” Comparisons + optimisation studies (practice, feedback, intensity, tapering) are the next big step.
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Beyond “Works”: Comparing Treatments and Optimising Results
Knowing a treatment can help is not the same as knowing it’s the best option. Direct comparisons are still rare, but early trials show why they matter. One study found different patterns immediately a...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
CAS research is moving from “Does it work?” to “What works best, for which goals, with which dosage?” Comparisons + optimisation studies (practice, feedback, intensity, tapering) are the next big step.
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“Does Treatment X work?” Increasingly, yes, several CAS approaches show efficacy, especially motor-based methods using high practice, cueing, and motor learning principles. But responses vary, and not every child benefits equally
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What treatments work for CAS, how do we know?
“Does Treatment X Work?” What We Know Now
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January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
“Does Treatment X work?” Increasingly, yes, several CAS approaches show efficacy, especially motor-based methods using high practice, cueing, and motor learning principles. But responses vary, and not every child benefits equally
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CAS treatment research has exploded since 2002. We now have multiple approaches with growing controlled evidence—but big gaps remain: who benefits most, how to optimise treatment, and outcomes that reflect real life (intelligibility, participation, wellbeing).
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech Treatment Evidence Base: Big Picture
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) treatment research has grown rapidly. Early guidance relied heavily on case reports and expert opinion, but the field now includes many controlled studies. A useful w...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:05 PM
CAS treatment research has exploded since 2002. We now have multiple approaches with growing controlled evidence—but big gaps remain: who benefits most, how to optimise treatment, and outcomes that reflect real life (intelligibility, participation, wellbeing).
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Fantastic to have Dr Pam Williams join us as a Friend of Speech Apraxia UK.
Dr Pam Williams FRCSLT; Reg HCPC; Ph D; M Sc
Speech and language therapist, lecturer and lead author of the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP- 3rd edition) join us as a Friend of Speech Apraxia
Dr Pam Williams FRCSLT; Reg HCPC; Ph D; M Sc
Speech and language therapist, lecturer and lead author of the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP- 3rd edition) join us as a Friend of Speech Apraxia
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Fantastic to have Dr Pam Williams join us as a Friend of Speech Apraxia UK.
Dr Pam Williams FRCSLT; Reg HCPC; Ph D; M Sc
Speech and language therapist, lecturer and lead author of the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP- 3rd edition) join us as a Friend of Speech Apraxia
Dr Pam Williams FRCSLT; Reg HCPC; Ph D; M Sc
Speech and language therapist, lecturer and lead author of the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP- 3rd edition) join us as a Friend of Speech Apraxia
Children with childhood apraxia of speech show preserved intrinsic pitch patterns, but clear vowel-specific differences in vowel quality, pitch, and duration. Important clinical implications for assessment and therapy. #ChildhoodApraxiaOfSpeech #SpeechResearch
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Intrinsic Pitch in Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
This study explored intrinsic fundamental frequency, an automatic pitch difference between vowels, in children with childhood apraxia of speech. Seventeen children with childhood apraxia of speech and...
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January 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Children with childhood apraxia of speech show preserved intrinsic pitch patterns, but clear vowel-specific differences in vowel quality, pitch, and duration. Important clinical implications for assessment and therapy. #ChildhoodApraxiaOfSpeech #SpeechResearch
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December 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Reaching beyond the UK, our community includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, South Asia and Australasia, countries such as Ireland, Italy, France, the USA, Canada, India, Pakistan, the UAE, Oman, Kenya, Brazil and Australia.
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Speech Apraxia UK, a truly international organisation
Speech Apraxia UK may be UK-based, but our reach is increasingly international. While the majority of our members are in the UK, we are now supporting and connecting individuals, families, and profess...
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December 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Reaching beyond the UK, our community includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, South Asia and Australasia, countries such as Ireland, Italy, France, the USA, Canada, India, Pakistan, the UAE, Oman, Kenya, Brazil and Australia.
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Need resources on therapies for acquired apraxia of speech. Visit www.speechapraxia.co.uk/therapy
Speech Apraxia UK – Raising Awareness and Providing Support for Apraxia of Speech
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
(Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia)
Acquired apraxia of speech
Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech
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December 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Need resources on therapies for acquired apraxia of speech. Visit www.speechapraxia.co.uk/therapy
Severe phonological disorder is NOT a motor speech disorder. Prosody, pitch, and loudness are typically intact, with appropriate voice quality. The difficulty lies in sound patterns, not motor planning. Diagnosis drives the right therapy. #CAS
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Severe Phonological Disorder – not a motor skill issue
Severe Phonological Disorder – When Speech Motor Skills Are Not the Problem
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December 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Severe phonological disorder is NOT a motor speech disorder. Prosody, pitch, and loudness are typically intact, with appropriate voice quality. The difficulty lies in sound patterns, not motor planning. Diagnosis drives the right therapy. #CAS
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Just sharing a video from a fine, young man with Speech Apraxia Mac Mackay, I find his story really inspirational youtu.be/dSntbvgtTjc?...
My Journey with Apraxia of Speech
YouTube video by Mac MacKay
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December 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Just sharing a video from a fine, young man with Speech Apraxia Mac Mackay, I find his story really inspirational youtu.be/dSntbvgtTjc?...
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Word fluency tasks are difficult for people with primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech, but for different reasons. Letter fluency is hardest, and reduced performance in aphasia is closely linked to language severity.
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Word Fluency Performance in Primary Progressive Aphasia and PPAOS
Word Fluency Performance in Primary Progressive Aphasia and Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech
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December 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Word fluency tasks are difficult for people with primary progressive aphasia and primary progressive apraxia of speech, but for different reasons. Letter fluency is hardest, and reduced performance in aphasia is closely linked to language severity.
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Brain imaging shows that which hemisphere is most affected in primary progressive apraxia of speech matters. Right-sided involvement predicts faster behavioural and motor decline, while symmetrical involvement links to quicker speech deterioration.
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Hemispheric Dominance and Clinical Progression in PPAOS
Hemispheric Dominance and Clinical Progression in Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech
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December 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Brain imaging shows that which hemisphere is most affected in primary progressive apraxia of speech matters. Right-sided involvement predicts faster behavioural and motor decline, while symmetrical involvement links to quicker speech deterioration.
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