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| Childhood Apraxia of Speech |
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Definition
| is a motor speech disorder. Children with CAS have problems saying sounds, syllables, and words. |
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| Signs of CAS in very young children: |
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Definition
-does not coo or babble as an infant
-first words are late or missing sounds
-only able to produce a few different consonant and vowel sounds
-difficulty combining sounds |
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| Signs of CAS in older children: |
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Definition
-making inconsistent sound errors that are not related to immaturity
-can understand language better then they can talk
-difficulty imitating speech
-may appear to be groping when attempting to produce sounds
difficulty saying longer works |
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| Some other problems that may be associated with CAS: |
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Definition
-delayed language development
-other expressive language difficulties
-difficulties with fine motor
-difficulty with reading or spelling |
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Term
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-check hearing
-assessment of oral motor abilities, melody of speech, and speech sound development, speech sample, etc. |
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Term
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a motor speech disorder.
The muscles of the face, mouth, or respiratory system can become weak and move slower. |
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-slurred speech
-speaking softly
-slow rate of speech
-mumbling or rapid speech
-limited tongue, lip, and jaw movement |
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