Pediatric Speech Therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech in Katy, TX
Does your child know what they want to say, but their words are often hard to understand, don’t come out the way they intend, or get “lost” on the way out? Ongoing difficulty forming words or being understood may be a sign of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a condition that affects how the brain organizes the movements needed for speech.
At Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing, our licensed speech-language pathologists help your child learn how to produce sounds and words more accurately and consistently so they can communicate more clearly and with greater confidence.
What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Childhood apraxia of speech is a neurological speech disorder that affects how the brain plans and coordinates the movements needed for talking. Even though your child’s lips, tongue, and jaw are strong enough to produce speech, the brain has difficulty telling those muscles how and when to move. Because CAS affects how the brain plans and sequences speech movements, it’s important for your child to work with a speech-language pathologist experienced in treating this condition.
Signs of Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Your child may be showing signs of CAS if they consistently:
- Use a limited range of speech sounds for their age
- Get stuck or pause when trying to say a word
- Are harder to understand as words or sentences get longer
- Move their mouth in an unusual or effortful way while speaking
- Pronounce the same word differently each time they say it
- Struggle to start or finish simple, familiar words
How Speech Therapy Helps with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
At Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing, your child’s speech-language pathologist creates an individualized treatment plan based on their unique speech patterns and needs.
Through fun, play-based activities, your child practices sounds, words, and phrases again and again with guidance and encouragement from their therapist. This guided, repetitive practice helps strengthen the connection between your child’s brain and the muscles used for speaking, making it easier to form sounds accurately and say words more consistently.
Over time, your child can speak more clearly, express themselves with less frustration, and communicate with greater confidence.
Why Choose Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing
Since opening its doors in 2022, Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing has provided compassionate pediatric speech therapy to families in the Katy, TX, area. Recognized as Best Speech Therapy in Katy for 2025, our licensed speech-language pathologists create individualized treatment plans based on your child’s unique strengths and communication goals.
Our family-centered approach keeps you involved throughout the therapy process with practical strategies you can use at home to reinforce their progress. We’re committed to helping your child communicate more clearly, feel understood, and build confidence with every new word they master.
Reach Out Today to Get Started
If your child is showing signs of childhood apraxia of speech, call Davies Institute for Speech & Hearing at (281) 717-4884, email info@daviesinstitute.com, or fill out our online contact form to schedule an evaluation.