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How Often Should My Child Have Speech Therapy? What the Research Says About Frequency

If your child is in speech therapy once a week and progress feels slow, you're not imagining it. The research on frequency is clearer than the once-a-week default suggests.

For Families, Speech DevelopmentChristina Ann BurnhamMay 26, 2026CloudSpeech: Online Therapyspeech therapy frequency, distributed practice, dosage, CAS, childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, twice weekly therapy, virtual speech therapy, Texas speech therapyComment

Could My Child Have Apraxia? Signs of CAS That Get Missed in Older Kids

CAS is well-known in toddlers but often missed in older kids — sometimes labeled as a language delay or articulation issue. Here's what to watch for, and why the right diagnosis matters.

Resources for Parents, Speech DevelopmentChristina Ann BurnhamMay 21, 2026CloudSpeech: Online Therapychildhood apraxia of speech, CAS, signs of apraxia, older kids apraxia, motor speech disorder, apraxia kids, Texas SLP, virtual speech therapy, DTTC, ReSTComment

Is School Speech Therapy Enough? What to Do When Your Child Isn't Making Progress

School SLPs work incredibly hard. But the system they work in was not designed for children who need specialist-level, high-frequency support for speech sound disorders. Here's what parents need to know — and what questions to ask.

Resources for ParentsChristina Ann BurnhamApril 14, 2026CloudSpeechschool speech therapy, is school speech therapy enough, private speech therapy Texas, childhood apraxia of speech, R sound therapy, speech sound disorders, teletherapy Texas, CloudSpeech, speech therapy Texas, IEP speech therapy, specialist speech therapyComment

We're Walking for Apraxia Kids — And We'd Love Your Support

CloudSpeech is walking in the 2026 Central Texas Walk for Apraxia to raise funds for children with childhood apraxia of speech. Here's why we walk — and how you can support our team.

About CloudSpeechChristina Ann BurnhamApril 11, 2026CloudSpeechchildhood apraxia of speech, apraxia kids, walk for apraxia, CAS therapy Texas, CloudSpeech, speech therapy Texas, apraxia awareness, pediatric speech therapy, teletherapy TexasComment

I Sold My Car, Moved to the Jungle, and Built a Speech Therapy Practice. Here's What That Has to Do With Your Child's Sessions.

I don't own a TV, a smart watch, or a microwave. I moved to the jungle. And I built my entire career delivering therapy through a screen. Here's why — and what it means for your family.

About CloudSpeechChristina Ann BurnhamApril 9, 2026CloudSpeechteletherapy, virtual speech therapy Texas, online speech therapy, why teletherapy, speech therapy from home, CloudSpeech, screen time speech therapy, SLP burnout, Costa Rica, childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders Texas, private practice SLP, teletherapy worksComment

What Happens If a Speech Sound Disorder Goes Untreated? What the Research Actually Says

What actually happens when a speech sound disorder goes untreated? The research offers a nuanced but important answer — one every parent and professional should understand before deciding to wait.

Resources for ParentsChristina Ann BurnhamApril 6, 2026CloudSpeechspeech sound disorders, untreated speech disorder, speech therapy Texas, R sound therapy, phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, speech therapy outcomes, CloudSpeechComment

When Should My Child Be Referred for Speech Therapy? A Research-Based Guide for Parents and Professionals

Many children with speech sound disorders are referred too late — or not at all. This guide outlines current research-based norms for speech sound development and the ages at which parents and professionals should seek an SLP evaluation.

Resources for ParentsChristina Ann BurnhamApril 1, 2026CloudSpeech: Online Therapyspeech norms, when to refer speech therapy, speech sound disorders, R therapy Texas, childhood apraxia of speech, phonological disorders, speech therapy Texas, CloudSpeechComment

Think Private Speech Therapy Is Out of Reach? Think Again.

Many Texas families assume private speech therapy isn't covered by insurance — but out-of-network benefits and superbills can make specialized care surprisingly affordable. Here's exactly how it works.