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Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Specialty

Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that makes it hard for children to speak. Children with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech generally have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say. However, they have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex movements that underlie speech. Kimberly Bell is Nationally recognized by Apraxia-Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in
Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

Who we help

Parents and children travel from surrounding states to visit SPEECH PATHways, because Kimberly Bell is recognized by Apraxia-Kids for Advanced Training and Expertise in Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She has received extensive and advanced training in Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC).  

Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) struggle with motor planning and programming of the necessary movement gestures for speech. CAS requires specialized assessment and treatment. Treatment that follows the principles of motor learning is required to help the child learn and facilitate generalization.

Teletherapy is offered for CAS children in the following states: MD, PA, CA, OH.

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