Apraxia of Speech
Using Gemiini for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
When your child has apraxia, you're not just teaching words, you're helping their brain learn how to plan and sequence speech movements. That can feel overwhelming, especially when progress comes in small, hard-won steps.
Many families use Gemiini as a supportive tool alongside speech therapy to help their child practice those movements visually, calmly, and consistently. Without pressure.
What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor planning disorder. Children with apraxia often know what they want to say, but their brain has trouble coordinating the precise movements of the lips, tongue, and jaw needed to produce speech.
This is why children with apraxia may:
- Say the same word differently each time
- Struggle to imitate sounds on demand
- Make progress one day, then seem “stuck” the next
- Understand far more than they can say
Apraxia is not about motivation or intelligence (and it's not something a child will “grow out of” without targeted support).
Why Visual Modeling Helps with Apraxia
Children with apraxia often benefit from seeing speech movements clearly and repeatedly.
Gemiini uses close-up, distraction-free video modeling to support:
- Motor planning (how sounds are formed and sequenced)
- Consistent repetition without fatigue or social pressure
- One sound or word at a time, reducing cognitive load
- Clear articulator placement—especially lips, jaw, and tongue
For many children, this visual clarity helps bridge the gap between understanding and production.
How Gemiini Is Different
Gemiini is intentionally designed to reduce overwhelm for both children and parents.
What families often notice:
- Videos are short and focused, not fast or flashy
- Close-up filming makes mouth movements easy to see
- No background music or visual clutter competing for attention
- Children can watch the same model again and again
In addition to core video modeling, Gemiini includes motor planning tools and videos that help model specific target motions and speech sequences, making it especially useful for children who need repeated, consistent practice.
Who Gemiini Is Most Helpful For
Gemiini can be used across ages and profiles, but families often find it especially powerful for:
- Early elementary children working on speech clarity and consistency
- Children with suspected apraxia who need early visual support
- Children with apraxia alongside other diagnoses (such as autism or language delay)
- Families looking for home carryover between speech therapy sessions
Many families also find that Gemiini aligns well with approaches like the Kaufman method, supporting simplified word shapes and gradual expansion through consistent modeling.
What Gemiini Is (and Isn’t)
Gemiini is not a replacement for a speech-language pathologist. It is:
- A powerful at-home support tool
- A way to increase repetition without pressure
- A calm space for children to practice speech movements visually
Families often use Gemiini alongside therapy to help reinforce goals, build confidence, and give their child more opportunities to practice on their own terms.
What Parents Often Tell Us
Parents frequently share that Gemiini helps:
- Reduce frustration around speech practice
- Increase imitation and willingness to try sounds
- Build confidence through small, repeatable successes
Progress with apraxia is rarely linear—but consistency matters. For many families, Gemiini becomes part of a steady, supportive routine rather than another battle in the day.
Start Gently. See How Your Child Responds.