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Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) often requires considerable intervention, and it has been suggested that intensive (massed) intervention is needed. However, findings from the motor learning literature suggest that distributing a given amount of practice over a longer period enhances motor learning. Findings from this well-controlled study with 6 children with CAS, suggest that (a) more practice and (b) more massed (intensive) practice tends to enhance speech motor learning for most children with CAS.

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The following have contributed to this summary: Christina Gildersleeve-Neumann, Edwin Maas, and Kathy Jakielski

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