Presentation
These findings imply that children with suspected CAS may present with differences in sensory processing in addition to speech impairment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
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Recurrent Infection
Yue Y, Stout K, Grossmann B et al : Disruption of TCBA1 associated with a de novo t(1;6)(q32.2;q22.3) presenting in a child with developmental delay and recurrent infections. J Med Genet 2006; 43 : 143–147. 25. [doi.org]
Musculoskeletal
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Brachydactyly
He had brachydactyly and single crease bilaterally. His parents were clinically normal with no family history of speech delay, autistic disorders or mental retardation. [doi.org]
Face, Head & Neck
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Hypertelorism
The patient showed macrocephaly and peculiar facial features, such as heavy eyebrows with mild synophris, down-slanting palpebral fissures, hypertelorism, short philtrum, carp shaped mouth and full lips. [doi.org]
Neurologic
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Abnormal Reflex
Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a neurological childhood (pediatric) speech sound disorder in which the precision and consistency of movements underlying speech are impaired in the absence of neuromuscular deficits (e.g. abnormal reflexes, abnormal [asha.org]
abnormal reflexes, abnormal tone). CAS may occur as a result of known neurological impairment, in association with complex neurobehavioral disorders of known or unknown origin, or as an idiopathic neurogenic speech sound disorder. [en.wikipedia.org]
abnormal reflexes, abnormal tone)"[ 8 ]. As in other apraxias (for example, limb apraxia and nonverbal oral apraxia), only volitional (willful, purposeful) movement patterns are affected. [doi.org]
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Mild Cognitive Impairment
cognitive impairment, 5 Asperger syndrome, 6 autism spectrum disorder, 2, 7 dyslexia, 2 and individuals with aggression, hyperactivity, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. 7 More recently, the 16p11.2 microdeletion [doi.org]
Treatment
Treatment for CAS A child with CAS should work with an SLP. Your child may begin with therapy 3–5 times per week. As speech improves, treatment may be less often. Individual or group therapy may be appropriate at different stages of treatment. [asha.org]
The review considered randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-randomised studies of children aged 3 to 16 years with CAS, grouped by treatment types (e.g., perceptual and instrumentally-based biofeedback treatment techniques). [minervamedica.it]
Typically, treatment involves one-on-one therapy with a speech language pathologist (SLP).[8] In children with DVD/CAS, consistency is a key element in treatment. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis
This article explains what the disorder, details the symptoms and discusses the treatment and prognosis. [brighthubeducation.com]
Prognosis A child with DVD will not “grow out” of the problem. He will need help from a Speech-Language Pathologist. Outcome will depend on: Severity Regular practice Support in home environment Correct modelling techniques Positive reinforcement. [aslpmalta.org]
Prognosis: Factors that are likely to influence progress for children with DVD. the severity of the problem The existence or co-occurrence of other disorders or problems, such as other speech or language diagnoses, poor health, attention issues, cognitive [aakaarcdc.in]
The factors that appear to contribute to prognosis include: Individual characteristics of the child; these include receptive ability, cognitive ability, desire to communicate (communication intent). [wasatchspeech.com]
Etiology
The diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) remains heavily debated, and there is no agreement upon the etiology for the disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
ASHA prefers CAS over other terms used for this disorder—including "developmental apraxia of speech" and "developmental verbal dyspraxia"—which typically refer to idiopathic presentations and not to acquired neurological etiologies. [asha.org]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology Edit Developmental dyspraxia is a lifelong neurological condition that is more common in males than in females, with a ratio of approximately four males to every female. [psychology.wikia.com]
[…] coordination disorder from Other Diseases Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Autism spectrum disorder Intellectual disability ( intellectual developmental disorder ) Joint hypermobility syndrome Motor impairments due to another medical condition [1] Epidemiology [wikidoc.org]
Prevalence The population prevalence of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) has not been determined by any epidemiologic study. The most commonly referenced estimate of prevalence is 1-2:1000 population [ Shriberg et al 1997 ]. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Causes Differentiating Developmental coordination disorder from Other Diseases Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Autism spectrum disorder Intellectual disability ( intellectual developmental disorder ) Joint hypermobility syndrome [wikidoc.org]
Prevention
[…] reading, spelling and writing Difficulties with gross and fine motor movement skills or coordination Hypersensitivity, in which the child may not like some textures in clothing or the texture of certain foods, or the child may not like tooth brushing Prevention [mayoclinic.org]
Persistent difficulty with speech sound production that interferes with speech intelligibility or prevents verbal communication of messages. B. [sess.ie]
It is responsible for the shutting of the nasal passages and so prevents air from the lungs passing up the nasal passages, or food coming down the nose instead of being swallowed. [enfance-et-handicap.com]
cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, degenerative disorder). ” History and Symptoms Physical Examination Laboratory Findings Imaging Findings Other Diagnostic Studies Treatment Medical Therapy Surgery Prevention References 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Diagnostic [wikidoc.org]