SHARED PLAY
Let your child lead a little turn.
Use Justin’s stories to make room for choice, listening, and connection.
Read the practice →JUSTIN’S FAMILY LEARNING ROOM
Help for the questions
that come home with you.
A child’s village includes everyone who takes time to understand them. Find reading and resources for the questions that come up between appointments, at school, and around the family table.
PRACTICAL READING FROM THIS SITE
Read. Try. Connect.
FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM
Give your village a way to show up.
A starting point for siblings, relatives, teachers, and friends.
Read the practice →CURATED OUTSIDE RESOURCES
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
ASHA · clinical overview
Understand childhood apraxia of speech
An overview of CAS, assessment, and individualized speech-language services. A clinical resource to discuss with your SLP.
Apraxia Kids · Sheila Hosain, SLP
Make activities engaging and achievable
Ideas for motivation, enjoyable activities, simpler instructions, and recognizing when a child needs a break.
Apraxia Kids · parent portal
Learn with your village
Family information organized across childhood stages, with guidance for people supporting a child with CAS.
Apraxia Kids · support groups
Find a parent community
Explore the organization’s support-group information and opportunities to connect with other families.
FREE TO EXPLORE
Find your next person. Build your village.
You don’t need to know every resource. Start with the kind of help you need.
Choose a state for location guidance, or explore nationwide resources below.
Speech support
Find an SLP with CAS experience
Search by your location, then ask about availability, experience, and fit for your family.
Speech support
ASHA ProFind
Search certified speech-language professionals by location.
Early help & school
State early intervention contacts
For children under 3, find your state’s program and ask for an evaluation. You can contact it directly.
Early help & school
Your family’s education support center
Choose your state in the directory for help understanding school supports and family advocacy.
Early help & school
An IEP roadmap
Prepare questions for your school team. For children 3 and older, contact your local school district about evaluation.
Parents & practical help
Connect with other families
Explore parent support groups and find a community that fits you.
Parents & practical help
Insurance advocacy guide
Organize questions, documentation, and next steps when navigating coverage.
These are trusted starting points, not a list of verified local openings. Availability and eligibility vary. Reviewed October 7, 2026.
External resources belong to their publishers. Inclusion does not imply a partnership or endorsement. Reviewed October 7, 2026.
CAS care is individualized with qualified speech-language professionals. These reading and play resources support understanding and connection.