Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia (Apraxia)

What is Apraxia?

• Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia (DVD) also known as “Apraxia” is the difficulty sequencing, coordinating, and forming sounds into words.  
• A motor planning delay, characterized by difficulty vocalizing correctly and consistently.
• Child has difficulty imitating words, but able to say words on his or her own.  
• The child’s understanding of language is much better than his or her expression.   
• The child may move the muscles used for speech without making sounds.  
• Difficulty saying longer words and sentences (e.g., spaghetti, hospital, gymnastics).
• Limited consonant and vowel sounds.
• Child uses sounds correctly in some words and not in others.
• Speech therapy is typically recommended four times per week for 20-30 minute sessions.
• Progress with therapy is highly irregular, variable, and inconsistent.
• Therapy involves using multiple approaches including Kauffman and PROMPT