Apraxia Space

Caregiver Support

& Education

Because you shouldn't have to do this alone.

Gain support, education, and inspiration from other parents & parent-experts.

APRAXIA SPACE

Supporting Parents, Accessibility,

Connection, & Education

In 2024 Laura & Stacey piloted Apraxia Space with 75 parents of children with CAS. Together we learned, connected, and grew through live webinars, Q&As, and our group chat.

in 2025 we welcome back our founding members and invite new caregivers to join us, regardless of your child's age or where you are in this journey.

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As we effectively navigate CAS together.

Live Meetups

Meet monthly with Laura & Stacey, two SLPs specializing in CAS. Together we’ll lead web events to deepen your understanding of CAS, while answering your questions and sharing resources.

Resources & Education

When you join Apraxia Space, you have instant access to 6.0 hours of on-demand webinars curated for parents to give you foundational material related to the CAS journey. This content was created by Stacey & Laura and it represents current research and our own professional experience.

Private Community

You’ll have 24/7 access to our private online community, where you can network with other parents, and share questions, insights, and reflections. Laura and Stacey will be there to provide answers and feedback. Plus, you’ll get on-demand access to over 5 hours of heartfelt stories from parents sharing about their family's journey with CAS.

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Testimonials

Charumathi Jagannathan -

Founding Member of Apraxia Space

Dealing with CAS can be an isolating journey. Advocating for a loved one with CAS can be overwhelming and...isolating! Apraxia Space was introduced as a safe place, and yes, it is! Safe and comforting. A place where it is possible to learn, share their own thoughts and listen to other people. Being in the same boat and feeling less lonely. I really want to thank the whole Apraxia Space Community and a very special thanks to @Stacey Landberg and @Laura Smith . You are fantastic!

Chantal - Founding Member of Apraxia Space

Stacey and Laura have created a great resource for parents. Having a child with CAS entails a lot of navigating and advocacy. I honestly wasn’t expecting to get so much from each webinar, but really did learn something each time. I finally felt understood and validated about the impact severe apraxia has on every area of our son’s life. Having Stacey and Laura available to provide guidance and offer insight to questions has been beyond helpful. Thank you so much for the time you have invested into this space.

Apraxia Space Member

This is the place I have felt the most supported since my family started our apraxia journey. I feel like the other parents in this space are truly in the same boat as me. I have never felt that way before. At first, I wasn’t sure how beneficial the monthly webinars would be. I have done so much research and try to stay informed with everything apraxia. That being said I learned SO much at every session. Laura and Stacey are so kinds and loving and they care about each and everyone one of their members. They are doing everything they can to help the community. I have been in other extremely popular support groups over the past and have never felt supported like I have in this group.

2025 Apraxia Space Flyer

Please consider downloading our flyer and sharing with families and SLPs you know. We'd love help spreading the word!

Meet your Apraxia Space Hosts & Founders:

Laura Baskall-Smith & Stacey Landberg

Laura Baskall-Smith, MA, CCC-SLP is an experienced speech-language pathologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of children with motor speech disorders. She has worked as a school based SLP, private practitioner, consultant and supervisor.

Laura is the recipient of the 2016 American Speech/Language Hearing media award for garnering nationwide awareness on childhood apraxia of speech (CAS).

She is passionate about the disorder as her own daughter also has a diagnosis of CAS, dysarthria and developmental language disorder.

Laura is a highly sought after presenter on the topic of childhood apraxia of speech and enjoys sharing her unique knowledge and perspective as both an SLP and parent to a child with multiple speech and language disorders.

In 2019, she published “Overcoming Apraxia” a book full of information that’s widely accepted by expert consensus. Her book details important areas every parent undoubtedly wants regarding a diagnosis and what comes after.

Stacey Landberg, MS, SLP/L

Stacey owns Chatter House Therapies, a private practice specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and early intervention. Beyond CAS treatment, her expertise lies in conducting comprehensive speech assessments for differential diagnosis.

Since the start of Stacey's career two decades ago, she has been honored to learn directly about CAS from experts; first from Dr. Christine Guildersleeve-Neumann, then from Dr. David Hammer, and many others including Dr. Edy Strand, Dr. Ruth Stoekel, and Dr. Patricia McCabe. Looking ahead, Stacey is thrilled to be a prospective participate in the 2025 Apraxia Kids Bootcamp.

Stacey has been guest speaking to professionals nationwide since 2015. She is a part time lecturer at CA East Bay University for SLP graduate students.

In 2019, Stacey completed a 300-hour post-graduate fellowship (LEND USC/CHLA) focusing on trauma-informed practices, advocacy, and navigating complex systems such as insurance and IEP/IDEA Law. This background equips her to advocate effectively for families during IEP meetings, ensuring children with CAS receive the support and services they need.

Given her extensive background in early intervention, Stacey has a special interest in early identification and treatment for very young children with early signs of CAS.

Passionate about fostering learning and community, Stacey has created online support spaces since 2020. Her overarching goal is to empower families and professionals through education, connection, and improved accessibility.

The vision of Apraxia Space has long been a goal of Stacey's, and she's excited to embark on this journey alongside you.

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