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    Childhood Apraxia of SpeechChildhood Apraxia of Speech

    Checklist:Checklist:A Ser ies of Characterist ics toA Ser ies of Characterist ics to

    Facili tate DiagnosisFacili tate Diagnosis

    Kay Giesecke, MS, CCCKay Giesecke, MS, CCC--SLPSLP

    Specialist in CAS since 1995Specialist in CAS since 1995

    Heather MacFadyen, MA, CCCHeather MacFadyen, MA, CCC--SLPSLP

    Childhood Apraxia of SpeechChildhood Apraxia of Speech

    General Definition:General Definition:

    1.1. Previously known as:Previously known as: Developmental/Verbal Apraxia, verbalDevelopmental/Verbal Apraxia, verbal

    dyspraxia, etcdyspraxia, etc. ASHA and CASANA now use. ASHA and CASANA now useChildhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

    common among all titles is the wordcommon among all titles is the word praxispraxis..

    2.2. Motor Speech disorder:Motor Speech disorder:

    a disruption in motor planning and/ora disruption in motor planning and/orprogrammingprogramming

    What is Praxis?:What is Praxis?:

    PraxisPraxis

    planned movementplanned movement

    neurological process by which cognitionneurological process by which cognition

    directs motor actiondirects motor actionability to formulate orability to formulate or

    plan different actionsplan different actionsbefore the actualbefore the actual

    motor executionmotor execution (Ayres, 1985)(Ayres, 1985)

    ApraxiaApraxia lack of praxislack of praxis

    What is Motor Planning?What is Motor Planning?

    The execution of a motor plan is the result ofThe execution of a motor plan is the result of

    praxispraxis

    the visible result of a successful invisible processthe visible result of a successful invisible process

    Not simply a series of postures, must includeNot simply a series of postures, must include

    information about theinformation about the sequencingsequencing of theseof these

    postures;postures;

    In regards to speech, how the articulators willIn regards to speech, how the articulators will

    transitiontransition from one posture to the next.from one posture to the next.(Vellem(Velleman, 2003)an, 2003)

    More specific definition of CASMore specific definition of CAS

    Symptom complexSymptom complex/syndrome/syndrome

    No one feature is adequate for diagnosisNo one feature is adequate for diagnosis

    Each child has a different combination ofEach child has a different combination of

    speech errorsspeech errors

    thus the need for a checklist of CASthus the need for a checklist of CAS

    characteristics.characteristics.

    Top 3 Features from ASHATop 3 Features from ASHA

    1.1. Inconsistent errors on consonants andInconsistent errors on consonants andvowels in repeated productions ofvowels in repeated productions ofsyllables or wordssyllables or words

    2. Lengthened and disrupted co2. Lengthened and disrupted co--articulatory transitions between soundsarticulatory transitions between soundsand syllablesand syllables

    3. Inappropriate prosody3. Inappropriate prosody

    In addition, ASHA lists 18 other speechIn addition, ASHA lists 18 other speechfeatures that might be present.features that might be present.

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    CAS Assessment ProtocolCAS Assessment Protocol

    Traditional assessment which includes:Traditional assessment which includes:

    Case HistoryCase HistoryHearingHearingPure Tone and TympanometryPure Tone and Tympanometry

    Developmentally appropriate exp. and rec.Developmentally appropriate exp. and rec.

    language measurement (if possible)language measurement (if possible)

    Language SampleLanguage Samplecalculate MLU, examinecalculate MLU, examine

    morphology and intelligibilitymorphology and intelligibility

    Oral Mechanism ExamOral Mechanism Exam

    Oral Motor Screening TestOral Motor Screening Test

    CAS Assessment Protocol Cont.CAS Assessment Protocol Cont.

    Speech:Speech:

    Single word articulation test (if possible); childSingle word articulation test (if possible); childmay have to imitate items after examinermay have to imitate items after examiner

    Formal or informal phonological analysis,Formal or informal phonological analysis,including syllable and word shapesincluding syllable and word shapes

    Consonant inventoryConsonant inventoryisolation and stimulabilityisolation and stimulability

    Vowel/diphthong inventoryVowel/diphthong inventoryisolation andisolation andsyllablessyllables

    Prosodic analysisProsodic analysis

    CAS ChecklistCAS Checklist

    Childhood Apraxia of SpeechChildhood Apraxia of Speech

    ChecklistChecklist

    Developed by Kay Giesecke in 1996Developed by Kay Giesecke in 1996

    Used in her private practice to facilitateUsed in her private practice to facilitate

    diagnosis of CASdiagnosis of CAS

    Based on previous research in the area ofBased on previous research in the area of

    apraxiaapraxia

    OneOne of the tools used in the diagnosticof the tools used in the diagnostic

    processprocess

    CAS Checklist ItemsCAS Checklist Items

    1. Severely delayed speech development (Jaffe, 1984;1. Severely delayed speech development (Jaffe, 1984;Watkins, 1992)Watkins, 1992) *Persistent speech sound disorder; ASHA Ad hoc*Persistent speech sound disorder; ASHA Ad hoc--CAS,CAS,20072007

    2. Language comprehension superior to language2. Language comprehension superior to languageproduction (Jaffe, 1984; Watkins, 1992; Velleman,production (Jaffe, 1984; Watkins, 1992; Velleman,2003)2003)

    3. Slow or minimal improvement despite intervention (Hall,3. Slow or minimal improvement despite intervention (Hall,Jordan, & Robin, 1993; Velleman & Strand, 1994;Jordan, & Robin, 1993; Velleman & Strand, 1994;ShribergShriberg, et al., 1997; ASHA Ad hoc, et al., 1997; ASHA Ad hoc--CAS, 2007)CAS, 2007)**delayed progress may be due to inappropriate intervention**delayed progress may be due to inappropriate intervention

    4. Single words more intelligible than conversation (4. Single words more intelligible than conversation (CraryCrary,,1993; Hall et al., 1993)1993; Hall et al., 1993) *Reduced Intelligibility; ASHA Ad hoc*Reduced Intelligibility; ASHA Ad hoc--CAS,CAS,20072007

    CAS Checklist Items, cont.CAS Checklist Items, cont.

    5. Strong occurrence of phonological processes5. Strong occurrence of phonological processes((CraryCrary, 1993), 1993)

    6. Omission errors are the most prominent (6. Omission errors are the most prominent (CraryCrary,,

    1993; Hall et al., 1993)1993; Hall et al., 1993)7. Initial consonants tend to be more misarticulated7. Initial consonants tend to be more misarticulatedthan final (than final (KamenKamen, 1995), 1995)

    **initial consonants may be as affected as final consonants in t**initial consonants may be as affected as final consonants in t he case ofhe case of

    severe speech disorderssevere speech disorders

    8. Difficulties in sound sequencing (8. Difficulties in sound sequencing (CraryCrary, 1993;, 1993;Hall et al, 1993)Hall et al, 1993) *Syllable sequencing, ASHA Ad hoc*Syllable sequencing, ASHA Ad hoc--CAS, 2007CAS, 2007

    CAS Checklist Items, cont.CAS Checklist Items, cont.

    9. Isolated movements better than sequenced9. Isolated movements better than sequencedmovements (Hall et al, 1993;movements (Hall et al, 1993; KamenKamen, 1996), 1996)

    10. Errors increase as word length or performance10. Errors increase as word length or performanceload increases (load increases (CraryCrary, 1993; Edwards, 1973;, 1993; Edwards, 1973;

    Velleman & Strand, 1994Velleman & Strand, 1994))11. Probable differences between repetition and11. Probable differences between repetition and

    conversation (conversation (CraryCrary, 1993), 1993)

    12. Prosodic aspects of speech are abnormal12. Prosodic aspects of speech are abnormal((CraryCrary, 1993; Hall et al., 1993;, 1993; Hall et al., 1993; RosenbekRosenbek &&Wertz, 1972;Wertz, 1972; YossYoss && DarleyDarley, 1974; Top 3, ASHA, 1974; Top 3, ASHA

    Ad hocAd hoc--CAS, 2007)CAS, 2007)

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    CAS Checklist Items, cont.CAS Checklist Items, cont.

    13. Presence of groping behaviors or salient posturing of13. Presence of groping behaviors or salient posturing ofarticulators (Hall et al, 1993; Jaffe, 1984;articulators (Hall et al, 1993; Jaffe, 1984; KamenKamen, 1996), 1996)

    **Effortful productions; ASHA Ad hocEffortful productions; ASHA Ad hoc--CAS, 2007)CAS, 2007)

    14. Inconsistency of errors14. Inconsistency of errors--misarticulate a word one time,misarticulate a word one time,then say it correctly another time (Hall et al, 1993;then say it correctly another time (Hall et al, 1993;KamenKamen, 1996;, 1996; RosenbekRosenbek & Wertz, 1972; Top 3, ASHA& Wertz, 1972; Top 3, ASHAAd hocAd hoc--CAS, 2007)CAS, 2007)

    15. Variability of errors15. Variability of errors--different errors in the same worddifferent errors in the same wordand word position during repeated trials (Hall et al, 1993;and word position during repeated trials (Hall et al, 1993;KamenKamen, 1996; Top 3, ASHA Ad hoc, 1996; Top 3, ASHA Ad hoc--CAS,2007)CAS,2007)

    16. Problems with nasality (Hall et al, 1993; Jaffe, 1984)16. Problems with nasality (Hall et al, 1993; Jaffe, 1984)

    CAS Checklist Items, cont.CAS Checklist Items, cont.

    17. Voicing errors (Hall et al, 1993; Jaffe, 1984;17. Voicing errors (Hall et al, 1993; Jaffe, 1984;YossYoss && DarleyDarley, 1974; AHSA Ad hoc, 1974; AHSA Ad hoc--CAS, 2007)CAS, 2007)

    18. Vowel and18. Vowel and dipthongdipthong errors (Hall et al, 1993;errors (Hall et al, 1993;Watkins, 1992; ASHA Ad hocWatkins, 1992; ASHA Ad hoc--CAS, 2007)CAS, 2007)

    19. Most difficulty with fricatives, affricates, and19. Most difficulty with fricatives, affricates, andconsonant blends; least difficulty with bilabialsconsonant blends; least difficulty with bilabialsand nasals (Jaffe, 1984;and nasals (Jaffe, 1984; KamenKamen, 1996; Dean, 1996; Dean2008)2008)

    20. Epenthesis20. Epenthesis--addition of schwa in consonantaddition of schwa in consonantclusters (Hall et al, 1993; Dean, 2008)clusters (Hall et al, 1993; Dean, 2008)

    **Difficult to assess if the child is not producing consonant cl**Difficult to assess if the child is not producing consonant clustersusters

    Administration of the checklistAdministration of the checklist

    Information obtained from observations, formal testing,Information obtained from observations, formal testing,and parent report.and parent report.

    If the child demonstrates the listed characteristic= 1 pointIf the child demonstrates the listed characteristic= 1 point

    If the child does not demonstrate the characteristic = 0If the child does not demonstrate the characteristic = 0pointspoints

    If the child does not produce sufficient spontaneousIf the child does not produce sufficient spontaneousspeech to determine the presence/absence of thespeech to determine the presence/absence of thecharacteristic and/or the errors are so severe thecharacteristic and/or the errors are so severe thecharacteristic does not apply= 1 point undercharacteristic does not apply= 1 point under N/AN/A

    Add the totalAdd the total N/AN/A items to the total characteristicsitems to the total characteristicsexhibitedexhibited to obtain the severity ratingto obtain the severity rating

    Interpreting the ResultsInterpreting the Results

    Based on a review of 80 different caseBased on a review of 80 different case

    studies the following guidelines werestudies the following guidelines were

    developed for interpreting the results fromdeveloped for interpreting the results from

    the CAS checklistthe CAS checklist

    Diagnostic CategoriesDiagnostic CategoriesSpeech delay/disorder, not CASSpeech delay/disorder, not CAS

    Group 1Group 1

    Score = 0 to 12 (out of 20)Score = 0 to 12 (out of 20) -- 26 cases26 cases

    Demonstrated 5 to 12 of theDemonstrated 5 to 12 of the

    characteristics listed on the checklist.characteristics listed on the checklist.

    Features not sufficient for diagnosis ofFeatures not sufficient for diagnosis of

    CASCAS

    Prognosis same as type and severity ofPrognosis same as type and severity of

    disorder diagnosed.disorder diagnosed.

    Severe Speech delay, not CASSevere Speech delay, not CAS

    Case History #1Case History #1

    Jacob, 3;8 (at initiation of therapy)Jacob, 3;8 (at initiation of therapy)

    Was previously in speech therapy with noWas previously in speech therapy with no

    progressprogress

    Previous therapist did not encouragePrevious therapist did not encourage

    parent involvementparent involvement

    Enrolled in intensive speech therapy andEnrolled in intensive speech therapy and

    was dismissed in 14 monthswas dismissed in 14 months

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    Pre-test

    3/19/1998

    53 errors

    PR= -1%

    Post-test

    5/13/1999

    4 errors

    PR= 71%

    Severe Speech delay, not CASSevere Speech delay, not CAS

    Case History #2Case History #2

    Michelle, 2;6Michelle, 2;6

    Previously enrolled in individual and groupPreviously enrolled in individual and grouptherapy, strong parent involvementtherapy, strong parent involvement

    Previous SLP diagnosed her with CASPrevious SLP diagnosed her with CAS

    Received a brief assessment and scored aReceived a brief assessment and scored a 66on the CAS checkliston the CAS checklist

    Parent sent a tape to Kaufman to confirmParent sent a tape to Kaufman to confirmdiagnosis ofdiagnosis of apraxiaapraxiaKaufmanKaufman stated that thisstated that thischildchild maymay have been apraxic but was not anyhave been apraxic but was not anylongerlonger

    Assessment

    Results

    43 errors

    PR= 8%

    CAS Characteristics

    Demonstrated:

    -Severely delayed speech

    -Lang comp superior to

    Lang exp

    -Single words more

    intelligible than

    conversation

    -Isolated movements

    better than sequenced

    movements

    -Differences between

    repetition and

    conversation

    -Most difficulty with

    affricates, fricatives and

    blends (age appropriate)

    Group 2Group 2Severe Articulation & PhonologicalSevere Articulation & Phonological

    Disorder with Apraxia ComponentsDisorder with Apraxia Components

    Score= 13 to 15 (out of 20) 16 casesScore= 13 to 15 (out of 20) 16 cases

    Presented with severe speech sound errors,Presented with severe speech sound errors,expressive language delays, and groping, butexpressive language delays, and groping, butexhibited:exhibited:NoNo problems with vowel productionproblems with vowel production

    NoNo difficulties with prosody (a differential diagnosticdifficulties with prosody (a differential diagnosticcharacteristic according to research bycharacteristic according to research by ShribergShriberg et al,et al,1997)1997)

    NoNo initial consonant omissionsinitial consonant omissions

    NoNo variability in errors in the same word duringvariability in errors in the same word during

    repeated trialsrepeated trials

    Group 2Group 2Severe Articulation & PhonologicalSevere Articulation & Phonological

    Disorder with Apraxia ComponentsDisorder with Apraxia ComponentsRequireRequire use of apraxic therapy techniquesuse of apraxic therapy techniques, such, such

    as: drill and repetition, use of hierarchies, andas: drill and repetition, use of hierarchies, and

    adjustment of performance load.adjustment of performance load.

    Continue toContinue to struggle with production of newstruggle with production of newwordswords even after dismissal from therapy (basedeven after dismissal from therapy (based

    on parent surveys).on parent surveys).

    Prognostic implicationsPrognostic implicationsdemonstrated speechdemonstrated speech

    skills within normal limits afterskills within normal limits after 11 to 2 years ofto 2 years of

    intense therapy.intense therapy.

    Severe Articulation & PhonologicalSevere Articulation & Phonological

    Disorder with Apraxia ComponentsDisorder with Apraxia Components

    Case HistoryCase History

    Carl, 3;11 (at initiation of therapy)Carl, 3;11 (at initiation of therapy)

    Demonstrated 15 out of 20 characteristicsDemonstrated 15 out of 20 characteristics

    on checklist.on checklist.

    Did NOT demonstrate vowel errors,Did NOT demonstrate vowel errors,

    abnormal prosody, problems with nasality.abnormal prosody, problems with nasality.

    Demonstrated final consonant deletion,Demonstrated final consonant deletion,

    fronting, syllable reduction, deaffricationfronting, syllable reduction, deaffrication

    Dismissed from therapy in 22 monthsDismissed from therapy in 22 months

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    Pre-test

    9/15/1999

    55 errors

    PR= -1%

    Post-test

    7/2/2001

    5 errors

    PR= 52%

    Group 3Group 3

    Moderate to Severe CASModerate to Severe CAS

    w/out Major Concomitant Disordersw/out Major Concomitant Disorders

    Score= 16 to 20 (out of 20)Score= 16 to 20 (out of 20) 1313 casescases

    All but oneAll but one case (who scored a 16),case (who scored a 16),demonstrated vowel errorsdemonstrated vowel errors. That one case. That one caseproduced mostly vowels and a few initialproduced mostly vowels and a few initialconsonants.consonants.

    These children also all had problems withThese children also all had problems withprosody, inconsistency and variability ofprosody, inconsistency and variability oferrors, and disrupted coerrors, and disrupted co--articulatoryarticulatorytransitionstransitions..

    Group 3Group 3

    Moderate to Severe CASModerate to Severe CAS

    w/out Major Concomitant Disordersw/out Major Concomitant Disorders

    Prognostic ImplicationsPrognostic Implications

    Two out of nine of these students wereTwo out of nine of these students were

    able to have speech that sounded normalable to have speech that sounded normal

    after 2 to 4 years of intense individualafter 2 to 4 years of intense individual

    apraxia therapy with extensive parentalapraxia therapy with extensive parental

    involvement.involvement.

    The other 7 are still in therapy.The other 7 are still in therapy.

    Moderate to SevereModerate to Severe

    Childhood Apraxia of SpeechChildhood Apraxia of Speech

    Case HistoryCase HistoryAndrew, 5.1 (at initiation of therapy)Andrew, 5.1 (at initiation of therapy)

    Demonstrated 18 out of 20 characteristics onDemonstrated 18 out of 20 characteristics onchecklist.checklist.

    Demonstrated vowel errors, abnormal prosody,Demonstrated vowel errors, abnormal prosody,inconsistency of errors, disrupted coinconsistency of errors, disrupted co--articulation.articulation.

    Demonstrated final consonant deletion,Demonstrated final consonant deletion,backing, syllable reduction, cluster reduction,backing, syllable reduction, cluster reduction,deaffricationdeaffrication

    Had gross motor problems & learningHad gross motor problems & learningdifferences.differences.

    Left to finalize therapy goals in public schoolLeft to finalize therapy goals in public schoolafter 46 months of therapy with Apraxia Dallas.after 46 months of therapy with Apraxia Dallas.

    Case StudyCase Study

    At initiation of therapy at Apraxia DallasAt initiation of therapy at Apraxia Dallas

    Andrew was unable to complete anAndrew was unable to complete an

    Articulation Test but on 16 imitativeArticulation Test but on 16 imitative

    productions he said:productions he said:

    tuhtuh/tub dada/pajamas nah/knife/tub dada/pajamas nah/knife pupu/spoon/spoon

    guhguh/girl/girl muhtimuhti/monkey/monkey wawa/watch/watch kahkah/car/car

    bubu/blue/blue ka/carrotka/carrot buhbuh/brush/brush tehteh/chair/chair

    Post-test

    7/21/2008

    0 errors

    PR= 99%

    After 8

    months

    9/3/2004

    51 errors

    PR= -1%

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    Group 4Group 4

    Severe Childhood Apraxia of SpeechSevere Childhood Apraxia of Speech

    with Major Concomitant Disorderswith Major Concomitant Disorders

    Score= 16 to 20 (out of 20)Score= 16 to 20 (out of 20) 18 cases18 cases

    Demonstrated all 3 top features from ASHADemonstrated all 3 top features from ASHAThe presence of other complicating issues, suchThe presence of other complicating issues, such

    as cognitive delays, medical conditions, andas cognitive delays, medical conditions, and

    disorders/syndromes will effect the childdisorders/syndromes will effect the childss

    progress in therapy.progress in therapy.

    Prognostic implicationsPrognostic implications -- unlikely to beunlikely to be

    dismissed from therapy as within normal limitsdismissed from therapy as within normal limits

    but can usually improve speech.but can usually improve speech.

    Severe Childhood Apraxia ofSevere Childhood Apraxia of

    Speech Case HistorySpeech Case History

    Joseph, 7;6 (at initiation of therapy)Joseph, 7;6 (at initiation of therapy)

    Diagnosed withDiagnosed with hypoplasiahypoplasia and MRand MR

    Previously enrolled in therapy for 6 years,Previously enrolled in therapy for 6 years,pursuing augmentative communicationpursuing augmentative communication

    Demonstrated 20 out of 20 items on theDemonstrated 20 out of 20 items on thechecklist (didnchecklist (didnt demonstrate initialt demonstrate initialconsonants worse than final orconsonants worse than final orepenthesis)epenthesis)

    Discontinued private therapy after 7 yearsDiscontinued private therapy after 7 years

    Pre-test:

    4/15/2002

    66 errors*

    PR= -1%

    *all items were

    imitated

    After 6 months

    of therapy:

    11/4/2002

    33 errors

    PR= -1%

    After 1 year

    of therapy:

    5/2003

    27 errors

    PR=

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    Unable to complete checklistUnable to complete checklist

    Case HistoryCase HistoryHannah, 3;8Hannah, 3;8

    Diagnosed withDiagnosed with PraderPrader--WilliWilli SyndromeSyndrome

    Only produced /n, m/ and a few vowels at theOnly produced /n, m/ and a few vowels at theevaluationevaluation

    Could not complete formal speech/languageCould not complete formal speech/languagetesting or the CAS checklisttesting or the CAS checklist

    Received additional therapy at school, whereReceived additional therapy at school, wherethey diagnosed her with a severe receptive andthey diagnosed her with a severe receptive andexpressive speech disorder, severe speechexpressive speech disorder, severe speechdisorder, moderate oraldisorder, moderate oral--motor impairment, andmotor impairment, andhypernasalhypernasal vocal quality.vocal quality.

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    **Additional speech assessment measures:**Additional speech assessment measures:

    --Verbal Motor Production Assessment for Children (VMPAC; Hayden &Verbal Motor Production Assessment for Children (VMPAC; Hayden & Square 1999)Square 1999)

    --Test of Syllable Sequencing Skills (packaged with Moving AcrossTest of Syllable Sequencing Skills (packaged with Moving Across Syllables; Kirkpatrick et al., 1990)Syllables; Kirkpatrick et al., 1990)

    -- Profiling Elements of Prosodic SystemsProfiling Elements of Prosodic Systems--Child version (PEPSChild version (PEPS--C; Wells &C; Wells & PeppePeppe 2003)2003)