Do You Know Apraxia When You See It?

How do we actually diagnose apraxia of speech when there’s no gold-standard diagnostic test? In this episode, we break down recent research on apraxia differential diagnosis and discuss how to distinguish apraxia from aphasia and dysarthria. We cover common characteristics of apraxia, clinical impressions, the Apraxia of Speech Rating Scale (ASRS), and why relying on obvious signs like groping may cause us to miss milder presentations. We also talk about why accurate diagnosis matters for treatment planning—and what clinicians can do differently during their next evaluation. Citations Haley, K. L., Jacks, A., & Mailend, M.-L. (2026). Diagnosing apraxia of speech in children and adults when there is no gold standard: A scoping review about the diagnostic process. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 35(2), 840–859. https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_ajslp-25-00178 Get in Touch: hello@speechtalkpod.com Or Visit Us At: ⁠www.SpeechTalkPod.com⁠ Instagram: @speechtalkpod Support: buymeacoffee.com/speechtalkpod Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices