Parent training may boost speech therapy for kids with apraxia

NCT ID NCT05916222

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looks at whether training caregivers helps children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) improve their speech more during therapy. Forty children aged 2 to 7 will receive standard speech therapy (DTTC) twice a week for 8 weeks. Some caregivers will get direct coaching during sessions to help with home practice, while others will only watch. The goal is to see which group shows better word accuracy.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hofstra University

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    Hempstead, New York, 11549, United States

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  • New York University

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    New York, New York, 10012, United States

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