Speech and OT

  Hearing that your child may have Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) can feel overwhelming at first—but you’re not alone. Understanding what CAS is, how to recognize it, and what you can do to help your child is the first step toward progress and confidence. Let’s walk through what every parent should know. 👇 What Is Apraxia of Speech? When children learn to speak, their brain develops a “muscle plan” that tells the mouth, jaw, and tongue how to move to make sounds. In children with apraxia, the brain knows what it wants to say, but the message gets scrambled on the way to the muscles. Unlike other speech disorders, it’s not about weak muscles—it’s about confused coordination. Children with apraxia may: Mispronounce sounds or syllables Leave gaps between syllables (e.g., “ba...nana” instead of “banana”) Say similar-sounding words incorrectly (like “batch” instead of “patch”) But remember: Every child’s experience is different, and CAS can sometimes look like other speech or langu...

  At Speech & Occupational Therapy of North Texas , we believe that love, respect, and acceptance are the foundation of every child’s success. These values are at the heart of everything we do, especially in our Plano speech therapy clinic , where families find compassionate care, expert guidance, and lasting results. Since 2001 , we’ve proudly served children and families across Plano, Frisco, and McKinney , offering pediatric speech and occupational therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs. Our highly skilled therapists use the latest evidence-based techniques to help every child reach their full potential — in speech, communication, sensory processing, and beyond. We’re more than just a clinic — we’re a community. Each of our locations maintains a warm, small-clinic feel while delivering the high-quality therapy services and technology systems demanded by modern healthcare. Whether you're looking for speech therapy in Plano for articulation, language processing, or ...