Approximately 1 to 2 children out of 1,000 have CAS. Children with CAS have difficulty planning and programming the necessary movements to produce speech. Accurate diagnosis and specialized treatment are essential.
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a rare motor speech disorder. Specialized treatment is important.
What Kind of Therapy Works?
A Specialized Approach is Needed
Specific therapy techniques that improve motor learning are recommended for CAS.
Learn MoreTreatment Methods Depend on Severity of CAS
Treatment focus and methods depend on the severity of the CAS .
Learn MoreLearn About Evidence-based Treatment Methods
CAS treatment methods with the strongest evidence of effectiveness.
Learn MoreFREE Learning Opportunities
Video Learning Opportunities
Ranging from introductory information to detailed videos on effective treatments for CAS
Resources
Who We Are
Meet Our Experts
We partner with expert clinicians and researchers who have extensive knowledge and experience and are passionate about helping parents and clinicians support children with CAS.
Meet Our Partners
Our partner organizations host continuing education events, and many serve as local resources for diagnosis, treatment, and research of CAS. Check out our previous and upcoming conferences to see our partners.
Meet Our Team
Our team is dedicated to empowering parents and speech-language pathologists by providing research-based information and resources about CAS. Don’t hesitate to contact us – we are here to help!

About The Foundation
The Once Upon A Time Foundation is a Fort Worth, Texas-based private foundation that works to help children with CAS by educating parents and speech-language pathologists about evidence based-treatment practices. These initiatives include: free online courses and videos, sponsoring free advanced trainings, and answering questions from parents, therapists, and educators relating to CAS.