Approximately 1 to 2 children out of 1,000 have CAS. Children with CAS have difficulty planning and programming the necessary movements to produce speech. Accurate apraxia diagnosis and specialized treatment are essential.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a rare motor speech disorder. Specialized treatment is important.
Dosage Study Recruiting Participants!
The Once Upon a Time Foundation is sponsoring a research study to look into the dosage of Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC). The RCT is currently recruiting participants.
Interested in your child participating?
Boston Workshop Applications Now Open!
What Kind of Therapy Works?
A Specialized Approach is Needed
Specific childhood apraxia of speech therapy techniques that improve motor learning are recommended for CAS.
Learn MoreTreatment Methods Depend on CAS Severity
SLP (speech-language pathologist) treatment focus and methods depend on the severity of the CAS .
Learn MoreLearn About Evidence-Based Treatment Methods
CAS treatment methods with the strongest evidence of effectiveness.
Learn MoreFREE Learning Opportunities
Video Learning Opportunities
Ranging from introductory information to detailed videos on effective treatments for CAS
Earn ASHA CEU’s
SLPs (speech-language pathologists) can learn through two online videos about CAS for free.
Training Workshops
For SLPs on how to diagnose and treat CAS (childhood apraxia of speech), available for free.
Resources
Who We Are
Meet Our Experts
We partner with expert child apraxia of speech clinicians and researchers who have extensive knowledge and experience and are passionate about helping parents and clinicians support children with CAS.
Meet Our Partners
Our partner organizations host continuing education events, and many serve as local resources for apraxia diagnosis, treatment, and research of CAS. Check out our previous and upcoming conferences to see our partners.
Meet Our Team
Our team is dedicated to empowering parents and speech-language pathologists by providing research-based information and resources about CAS including how to access & treat CAS. Don’t hesitate to contact us – we are here to help!
About The Foundation
The Once Upon A Time Foundation is a Fort Worth, Texas-based private foundation that works to help children with CAS by educating families and speech-language pathologists about evidence-based treatment practices. These initiatives include: free online courses and videos, sponsoring free advanced trainings, funding research, and answering questions from parents, therapists, and educators relating to CAS.