Tools for the assessment of childhood apraxia of speech
Marileda Barichello Gubiani1, Karina Carlesso Pagliarin1, Marcia Keske-Soares1
1Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
Purpose:
This study systematically reviews the literature on the main tools used to evaluate childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).
Research Strategy:
The search strategy includes Scopus, PubMed, and Embase databases.
Selection Criteria:
Empirical studies that used tools for assessing CAS were selected.
Data Analysis:
Articles were selected by two independent researchers.
Results:
The search retrieved 695 articles, out of which 12 were included in the study. Five tools were identified: Verbal Motor Production Assessment for Children, Dynamic Evaluation of Motor Speech Skill, The Orofacial Praxis Test, Kaufman Speech Praxis Test for Children, and Madison Speech Assessment Protocol. There are few instruments available for CAS assessment and most of them are intended to assess praxis and/or orofacial movements, sequences of orofacial movements, articulation of syllables and phonemes, spontaneous speech, and prosody.
Conclusion:
There are some tests for assessment and diagnosis of CAS. However, few studies on this topic have been conducted at the national level, as well as protocols to assess and assist in an accurate diagnosis.
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