Working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech

“This book is an accessible clinical resource that will be of interest to Speech and Language Therapists working with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. There is clear reference to the theory and evidence base as well as practical resources and principles. This is a comprehensive toolkit that brings together theory and practice that will equip professionals to support children of all ages.” - Sarah Buckley, Practice Manager and Chair, ASLTIP

“This is an extremely well written and useful book which covers identification and treatment of CAS. It makes excellent links between theory and practice. It will be an invaluable source for busy SLTs and students. It should be included in the reading lists of all Speech Sound Disorders courses.” - Shula Burrows, Clinical Lead, Nuffield Paediatric Speech Clinic, Royal National Ear Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospitals“Kathryn’s book is an easy to read, informative and evidence-based guide to CAS. From differential diagnosis; description of the principles of motor learning to practical suggestions on eliciting sounds. This is a must-have book for any Speech and Language Therapy bookshelf.” - Claire Madeira, Clinical Lead - Speech Sound Disorders, Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

“This book provides a comprehensive and easily accessible guide on assessment, differential diagnosis and intervention for children of all ages. […] A hugely valuable resource for SLTs and students, of all levels of experience, working with children with speech sound disorders.” - Hatty Morgan, Highly Specialist SLT,Sussex Community Foundation Trust (RCSLT Bulletin, Issue 839, Summer 2024)

Kathryn Murrell is an independent Speech and Language Therapist. She has 35 years of clinical experience in working with childhood speech and language disorders with a particular interest in childhood apraxia of speech.