Childhood apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder that makes it hard for children to coordinate the movements of the lips, tongue, and jaw needed for clear speech. Even though they know what they want to say, the words may come out inconsistently or with great effort. At Let’s Talk Speech and Language Therapy in Mission Viejo, our licensed speech-language pathologists provide specialized therapy to help children build the motor planning skills required for speech.
With more than 20 years of experience, Jill Dews, M.A., CCC-SLP, leads our team in creating therapy plans that are structured, evidence-based, and engaging for children. Our mission is to guide every child with apraxia toward clearer communication, stronger confidence, and greater success at home, in school, and in daily interactions.
