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Speech Therapy for Childhood Apraxia & Articulation
What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder where the brain struggles to coordinate the precise movements needed for speech. Children with apraxia know what they want to say, but their brains have difficulty planning and delivering the motor signals to produce those words accurately.
As a result, speech can sound inconsistent, unclear, or difficult. These children may work harder to talk and may become frustrated when others can’t understand them. Apraxia is not caused by muscle weakness—it’s about the brain’s ability to sequence sounds smoothly and efficiently.
What Is Articulation Delay?
Articulation delays occur when children have trouble producing certain speech sounds clearly and consistently. While it's common for young children to develop sounds at different rates, some sound errors persist beyond typical developmental timelines. For example, a child might substitute one sound for another ("wabbit" instead of "rabbit") or leave out sounds entirely.
Without therapy, these patterns can impact your child’s intelligibility, social confidence, and early academic skills. That’s where our speech therapy services come in.
Our Approach to Apraxia and Articulation Therapy
At Talk Time Telehealth, our sessions are personalized, engaging, and grounded in evidence-based strategies designed specifically for kids ages 5–12. Whether your child has a formal diagnosis of apraxia or is struggling with articulation errors, we meet them where they are—online, in a space that’s familiar and comfortable.
For children with apraxia, we emphasize structured repetition and multisensory cueing to strengthen the brain’s motor pathways. Therapy is focused, consistent, and always adapted to your child’s learning pace. For children with articulation challenges, we guide them through age-appropriate speech exercises, using visuals, modeling, and real-time feedback to correct sound patterns and boost clarity.
We also consider the rhythm, pacing, and prosody of speech—especially important for kids with apraxia who may speak with flat or inconsistent intonation. And throughout it all, we keep parents involved through monthly updates and optional home practice tools.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from Therapy
If your child shows any of the following, our therapy services may be a great fit:
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Difficulty imitating sounds or words
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Inconsistent sound errors
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Groping or visible effort while speaking
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Limited intelligibility for their age
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Delayed speech milestones
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Frequent frustration during communication
Why Families Choose Talk Time Telehealth
Families across New Jersey choose Talk Time because we combine clinical expertise with a nurturing, family-first approach. Sessions are delivered virtually, so your child can participate from the comfort of home—where they’re often more relaxed and engaged. You’re not just signing up for therapy; you’re joining a team that believes in real connection, individualized care, and transparent communication.
Our tools—from Boom Cards and Pink Cat Games to research-backed assessments—are hand-selected to support your child’s specific goals. Most importantly, we treat every session as an opportunity to help your child feel heard, capable, and proud of their progress.
Speech Therapy Conditions We Treat
Full List of Services
Speech Clarity
We help children improve how clearly they pronounce sounds and words.
Phrase Building
We teach how to combine words into longer phrases and sentences.
Listening Skills
Developing auditory attention and processing to support comprehension.
Verbal Reasoning
Helping children learn how to make inferences, draw conclusions, and solve problems using language.
Apraxia Support
Our sessions address motor planning difficulties using repetition, cueing, and structured practice.
Sound Production
Targeting specific speech sounds through engaging articulation activities.
Following Directions
Teaching children to understand and follow one-step and multi-step instructions.
Social Communication
Improving conversation skills, topic maintenance, eye contact, and more.
Grammar & Pronouns
Children learn correct grammar, verb use, and pronouns for clearer communication.
Vocabulary Growth
Expanding a child’s word knowledge and word retrieval for richer expression.
Pre-Literacy Skills
Building rhyming, sound awareness, and other early reading foundations.
Fluency/Stuttering
Teaching fluency strategies to reduce stuttering and build confidence.
Language Evaluations
Professional evaluations to assess a child's language and speech needs.
Personalized Therapy
Customized sessions designed around each child’s strengths and challenges.
FAQs About Childhood Apraxia & Articulation Therapy
What Parents Are Saying
"My child has made amazing progress in speech thanks to Lauren's patient and engaging approach. She really cares about her clients and goes above and beyond. My child was able to label, request and expand her vocabulary. My child’s eye contact has improved so much and she was able to engage and focus during sessions because of Laurens consistency and skills."
- Alyssa P.
Ready to Help Your Child Speak More Clearly?
Your child deserves to be heard—and understood. Whether they’re navigating apraxia, articulation errors, or both, our therapy sessions are designed to be supportive, structured, and effective. Let’s take the next step together and help your child gain confidence, one word at a time.