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Speech Apraxia UK provides information, support, and advocacy for all forms of speech apraxia including Childhood Apraxia of speech (Developmental dyspraxia), Acquired and Primary progressive verbal apraxia www.speechapraxia.co.uk

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Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment CPD Event- Childhood Apraxia Of Speech ReST is an evidence-based, intensive speech therapy designed to improve motor planning and speech clarity in speech apraxia CPD event

FREE -specialist event on Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment for childhood apraxia of speech developed at Sydney University - Eventbrite using the donation link (min Β£1) [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983243906913?aff=oddtdtcreator](www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983243906...)

23rd March 9.30-12.30

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Our latest newsletter- we are sooooo busy!

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Does acquired apraxia of speech effect intelligence? AOS does not reflect cognitive decline. Many individuals continue working independently. Slowed verbal fluency may reflect motor speed, not impaired thinking. Distinguishing speech from cognition prev...

AOS does not reflect cognitive decline. Many individuals continue working independently. Slowed verbal fluency may reflect motor speed, not impaired thinking. Distinguishing speech from cognition prevents misinterpretation

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What areas of the brain are involved- acquired apraxia of speech? Degenerative AOS commonly involves the supplementary motor area and lateral premotor cortex. Imaging shows structural and functional disruption in speech networks. In stroke, involvement may be broade...

Degenerative AOS commonly involves the supplementary motor area and lateral premotor cortex. Imaging shows structural and functional disruption in speech networks. In stroke, involvement may be broader but typically left-hemisphere dominant.

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Primary progressive apraxia of speech over time. PPAOS may evolve into broader syndromes such as corticobasal syndrome (CBS) or progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Additional signs often appear around five years after onset. Monitoring progression...

PPAOS may evolve into broader syndromes such as corticobasal syndrome (CBS) or progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Additional signs often appear around five years after onset. Monitoring progression is essential.
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Phonetic Subtype Progression- Primary progressive speech apraxia Phonetic Subtype Progression

Phonetic predominant AOS is more often associated with corticobasal pathology. Greater articulatory distortion may signal this pathway.

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Prosodic Subtype Progression primary progressive speech apraxia Prosodic Subtype Progression

Prosodic predominant AOS is more often associated with PSP-type pathology. Slowed rate and segmentation dominate speech

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FDG-PET, useful in diagnosing primary progressive speech apraxia Imaging Matters

FDG-PET is particularly sensitive in detecting early hypometabolism in premotor regions. MRI may show atrophy later. Advanced imaging helps refine diagnosis.

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Acquired apraxia of speech is not aphasia Aphasia affects language comprehension and expression. AOS affects speech motor planning only. Distorted substitutions and prosodic disruption suggest AOS. Language comprehension problems suggest apha...

AOS impacts speech planning. Aphasia impacts language. They can co-occur assessment matters.

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01.03.2026 19:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Acquired Apraxia of Speech Is Not Dysarthria AOS Is Not Dysarthria

Acquired apraxia of speech is not dysarthria. Inconsistent errors and difficulty with complex sequences point toward apraxia. Diagnosis drives treatment

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Phonetic vs Prosodic Subtypes in Acquired apraxia of speech Phonetic vs Prosodic Subtypes

Phonetic or prosodic? AOS subtypes matter, they may predict underlying disease patterns
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What is Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech (PPAOS) Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech (PPAOS) occurs when speech difficulty is the first and main symptom of neurodegenerative disease. It starts subtly lowed speech, segmentation, hesitancy β€” and gra...

When speech difficulty is the first sign of neurodegeneration, it may be PPAOS. Early identification supports better planning and care.
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What is speech apraxia? Apraxia of Speech (AOS) is a motor speech disorder affecting planning and programming of speech movements, not intelligence or understanding. People know what they want to say but struggle to coordina...

Apraxia of Speech affects motor planning not intelligence. People know what they want to say but can’t coordinate movements to say it clearly. Diagnosis matters
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech CPD and parent event Treatment and diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech can be confusing for parents and professionals. This event demystifies it for you.

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7q31 Deletions and FOXP2: A Genetic Cause of speech apraxia 7q31 deletions involving FOXP2 disrupt one of the most critical genes for speech and language development. FOXP2 encodes a transcription factor essential for cortical-striatal circuits that support mo...

7q31 deletions involving FOXP2 disrupt motor planning circuits critical for speech. Children often present with severe expressive delay and CAS features, Consider genetic evaluation in unexplained severe speech delays. #SLP #CAS #Genetics
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Fantastic meeting today with @Henrietta Mclachlan from Elklan Training. They have a fantastic array of highly relevant speech and language therapy training and are a wonderful organisation.

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Speech Apraxia UK Speech Apraxia UK provides support, information, and advocacy to all people affected by any form of speech apraxia.

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Speech Apraxia UK CPD Study Event Childhood Apraxia of Speech Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 9:30 Am-12.30pm
Absolutely incredible line up for this CPD Childhood Apraxia of Speech Event. You can book on eventbrite using using link,
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