Speech Intervention Effects for Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Quality Appraisal of Systematic Reviews
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups
Springle, A. P., Breeden, A. , et al. (2020).
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 5(3), 646-653.
This umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses investigates the effect of speech intervention on outcomes for children with childhood apraxia of speech. Specific details about the included articles are available elsewhere in the Evidence Maps. See the Associated Article(s) section below for citations.
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2007-2018
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
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Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) treatment leads to improved articulation and intelligibility. There is limited evidence for linguistic approaches (e.g., integrated phonological awareness, augmentative and alternative communication approaches). Motor programming treatments (e.g., Integral Stimulation, dynamic temporal tactile cuing, rapid syllable transition treatment, the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme) with higher dose and dose frequency appear to be the most effective in improving intelligibility for children with CAS.
