Apraxia Kids

Purpose

Apraxia Kids provides qualified children who have a diagnosis of apraxia of speech with speech tablets and protective cases to use as a communication device to assist with speech practice and/or for educational support.

Contact(s)

Questions about the application must be sent by email.
412-785-7072
email: speechtablets@apraxia-kids.org
website: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/

Financial Criteria

Income limit applies. The child’s family must be able to show a financial need.

Eligibility

Eligible children must be between 2.5 and 18 years of age and have an evaluation showing a diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech.

AT Services Provided/Covered

None.

AT Devices Provided/Covered

Speech tablets and protective cases.

Application Process

Application cycle varies throughout the year.  Check the website to find out when the next cycle will open.

Pieces of the Puzzle

  • Apraxia Kids has partnered with Penn State Health to share and distribute the Speech and Language Apps Guide published by the Department of Behavior and Developmental Pediatrics at Penn State Hershey Medical Center.  Note: Apraxia Kids does not endorse any specific apps nor is the list all-inclusive. The directory is meant only to be a guide/resource.