Childhood Apraxia of Speech Therapy

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Therapy in Westlake Village

When a child knows exactly what they want to say but their mouth will not cooperate, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) may be the reason. It is a motor speech difference — not a thinking or language problem — and with the right therapy, delivered often enough, children make real progress.

What is childhood apraxia of speech?

CAS is a motor planning difficulty: the brain has trouble coordinating the precise lip, tongue, and jaw movements that speech requires. A child with CAS may say a word clearly once and not be able to repeat it, groping for sounds while knowing exactly what they mean. Because CAS looks like other speech sound disorders at first, an experienced pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and a thorough speech and language evaluation matter enormously.

Our Services

Therapy Clubhouse serves families in Westlake Village and nearby Southern California communities through pediatric speech therapy, occupational therapy, Early Intervention support, in-home therapy, telehealth, and clinic-based care.

Speech Sound Mastery

Help your child produce sounds clearly and confidently through play-based therapy techniques.

Ages 2–12 45–60 minutes per session
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Language Development

Build vocabulary, sentence structure, and comprehension skills through interactive learning.

Ages 18 months–8 years 30–60 minutes per session
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Early Intervention

Specialized support for toddlers showing early signs of speech delays or difficulties.

Ages 18 months–3 years TCRC provider services
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Social Communication

Develop conversation skills, turn-taking, and social play in a warm environment.

Ages 3–12 45–60 minutes per session
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Fluency Therapy

Support for smoother communication, stuttering, and related confidence skills.

Ages 3+ 45–60 minutes per session
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Daily Living Skills

Support independence with routines, self-care, regulation, and age-appropriate participation goals.

Ages 6 months–8 years 45–60 minutes per session
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Pediatric speech therapist practicing sound sequences with a child with childhood apraxia of speech

How is apraxia therapy different?

Apraxia therapy focuses on movement, not just sounds. Sessions use principles of motor learning — lots of repetition, carefully sequenced syllables and words, and multisensory cues your child can see and feel — woven into play so practice never feels like drilling. Frequent, consistent sessions matter more for CAS than for most speech goals, which is one reason our in-home model works well for these families.

Young child building speech skills through play-based apraxia therapy at home

What progress looks like

We set movement-based goals you can hear: syllable shapes, then words that matter to your child, then phrases — and we coach you on home practice that fits into daily routines, because short, frequent practice is where apraxia gains stick. Many children with CAS also benefit from AAC supports along the way, which research shows encourages — not replaces — spoken language.

How do I get started with apraxia therapy?

Start with a free 15-minute consultation or a comprehensive evaluation — children under 3 may qualify for no-cost Early Start services through Tri-Counties Regional Center. In-home and telehealth therapy are available now across Westlake Village, the Conejo Valley, and Ventura County. Call (805) 702-3427.

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