Being told that your child has childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) can be shocking and confusing. Since this speech/sound disorder is so rare—occurring in 1-2 children per 1,000—many doctors, educators, professionals and even speech-language pathologists have minimal understanding of it. In this episode, we speak with speech-language pathologist and childhood apraxia of speech expert, Jennie Bjorem about the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of apraxia. She also provides tips on where parents can find a speech pathologist with CAS experience and other reliable resources.

About Jennie
Jennie Bjorem, MA, CCC-SLP, has been a practicing SLP for over 20 years. Jennie’s areas of expertise include early intervention, parent education and childhood apraxia of speech. She is recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training in Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and travels the country presenting on the rare disorder. She owns a private pediatric clinic in Kansas and founded Bjorem Speech Publications, where she developed a variety of products to support speech/sound development at home and in therapy. Jennie is passionate about working with parents to help encourage their children in all areas of development.


Related Links

• Apraxia Kids Website
• A Parents’ Guide to Apraxia
• Follow Jennie on Instagram
• Bjorem Speech Publications
• Jennie’s pediatric clinic, Children’s Therapy Services
• Jennie’s YouTube Channel

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