Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment CPD Event- Childhood Apraxia Of Speech

ReST is an evidence-based, intensive speech therapy designed to improve motor planning and speech clarity in speech apraxia CPD event

Treating speech apraxia with Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment

9.30- 10.15 Donna Thomas- Austrailia – ReST research team Sydney University

Donna Thomas is one of the pioneers of ReST. This treatment addresses the underlying motor planning and programming problems experienced by children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS also dyspraxia), particularly with managing lexical stress and transition from sound to sound or syllable to syllable. She discusses evidence based practice.

Caregiver perspectives on therapy and treatment for CAS

10.15-11.00 Eliza Williamson – Austrailia Care giver perspectives on CAS

This presentation explores caregiver perspectives on the diagnosis and treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) from an international questionnaire study. Drawing on caregivers’ experiences, the study highlights the importance families place on individualised, supportive care from SLT's. Caregivers emphasise the value of SLT's who demonstrate commitment to their child and provide evidenced based CAS treatment approaches. Together, these insights offer meaningful considerations for clinical practice and family-centred service delivery.

Treating speech apraxia with Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment

10.45-11.30 Charlie Ayling - UK

The implementation of ReST in clinical practice, in particular working with others to support evidence-based intensity.The research team at Sidney University have pioneered Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment for childhood apraxia of speech.

This treatment addresses the underlying motor planning and programming problems experienced by children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS also dyspraxia), particularly with managing lexical stress and transition from sound to sound or syllable to syllable

This specialist event focuses on evidence-based treatment and family-centred practice in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS).

Donna Thomas (Australia), a pioneer of Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST) and member of the Sydney University research team, opens the day by outlining the research foundations of ReST. Her session explains how the approach targets the core motor planning and programming difficulties in CAS, particularly lexical stress and transitions between sounds and syllables.

Eliza Williamson (Australia) presents findings from an international questionnaire exploring caregiver perspectives on CAS diagnosis and therapy. Her session highlights the importance families place on individualised, evidence-based intervention and committed, supportive speech and language therapists.

Charlie Ayling (UK) concludes with a clinical perspective on implementing ReST in practice, including how to achieve appropriate therapy intensity and collaborate effectively to maintain evidence-based standards.

Together, the sessions combine research, lived experience and clinical application to strengthen understanding and delivery of effective CAS intervention.