Apraxia Kids

What Apraxia Kids does

Apraxia Kids, legally the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2000 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization serves families of children diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and the speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and researchers who treat them, operating the largest dedicated online support community for CAS in North America with over 60,000 members across Facebook and Live Zoom support groups.

The organization's core products and services include an Article Library, on-demand Webinar Library (hosted on LearnWorlds), the annual National Conference, the Intensive Training Institute (a high-level SLP training program), a Speech Pathologist Directory, an Insurance Advocacy Guide, an IEP Roadmap, the Speech Tablets for Apraxia program, scholarships, and the Research Grants Program. Walk for Apraxia is a flagship annual event series spanning the U.S. and Canada that has mobilized 155,000+ walkers since 2008. The technology footprint is non-proprietary, built on standard web platforms (WordPress, LearnWorlds, Facebook groups, printify.me for merchandise), with no disclosed AI, machine learning, or custom software development.

The business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating: all core services are provided free of charge to families and professionals, with funding derived from individual donations, Walk for Apraxia event fundraising, merchandise sales, and the recently launched Pillar Partners corporate sponsorship program. The organization employs approximately 40 staff and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. It holds GuideStar Platinum, Best in America, and Charity Navigator 4-Star credentials, and is advised by a Professional Advisory Council of 17+ leading CAS researchers from institutions including NYU, UNC Chapel Hill, Temple University, and the University of Sydney.

Name

Apraxia Kids

Legal name

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America

Website

https://apraxia-kids.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apraxia Kids is a Pittsburgh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2000, that supports families of children with childhood apraxia of speech and the speech-language pathologists who treat them. It operates the largest dedicated CAS community (60,000+ members), an annual National Conference, an SLP training institute, and Walk for Apraxia events across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Speech Disorder Nonprofit Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Engagement & Culturally Responsive Practice Training (EDACAIAJ), Individualized Learning Plans & Differentiated Instruction Materials (IEP/IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAJAE)

Keywords

• Childhood apraxia support
• Speech therapy education
• Nonprofit speech disorder
• SLP professional training
• Apraxia family resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Apraxia Kids relies heavily on donations from individuals, families, and supporters. Contributions are tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. The organization operates various giving programs including one-time donations, recurring giving, and specific fundraising campaigns.
2. Walk for Apraxia Events: Annual walk events serve as both awareness and fundraising initiatives. Over 155,000 walkers have participated, honoring over 13,000 children. These events mobilize the community and generate donations through participant fundraising.
3. Merchandise Sales: The organization operates an online store selling merchandise through printify.me, providing another revenue stream while also spreading awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Apraxia Kids (legally Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides education, training, advocacy, and community support for individuals and families affected by childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). The organization delivers services through an online support community of more than 60,000 members, an article library, on-demand webinars, an annual National Conference, an Intensive Training Institute for speech-language pathologists, a Speech Pathologist Directory, and a Research Grants Program. Operations are funded primarily through individual donations, Walk for Apraxia fundraising events, corporate sponsorship (Pillar Partners), and merchandise sales, with most resources provided at no cost to families and professionals.

Product overview

Apraxia Kids operates as a nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of educational, support, and advocacy services for families and professionals dealing with childhood apraxia of speech. The core offerings include an extensive Article Library, on-demand Webinar Library, annual National Conference, and Intensive Training Institute for speech-language pathologists. Additional services encompass the Virtual Education Series, University Curriculum, Speech Tablets Program, Scholarships, and a Speech Pathologist Directory. The organization also provides practical resources including an Insurance Advocacy Guide, IEP Roadmap, and Downloads/Printables. Community engagement is facilitated through Online Support Groups, the Apraxia Kids Blog, Walk for Apraxia events, and advocacy programs like Be the Voice. Research is supported through the Research Grants Program and Research Symposium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Conference Annual 3-day in-person cornerstone event bringing together parents and speech-language pathologists for intensive education, networking, and support on CAS. Held annually since 2004 with more than 7,500 attendees educated and over 850 scholarships awarded.
• Intensive Training Institute (Boot Camp) Highest-level professional training program for speech-language pathologists on evaluating and treating children with childhood apraxia of speech. Over 155 SLPs have been trained through the program since 2011, creating an expanding network of qualified providers.
• Walk for Apraxia Annual fundraising and awareness walk events held across the United States and Canada. Over 155,000 walkers have honored more than 13,000 children since 2008.
• Speech Pathologist Directory Searchable online directory of speech-language pathologists with high-level experience in assessing and treating childhood apraxia of speech, enabling families to locate qualified clinicians.
• Online Support Groups Virtual support communities (Facebook groups and Live Zoom sessions) connecting more than 60,000 parents and professionals dealing with childhood apraxia of speech, providing peer support and resource sharing.
• Article Library Extensive online repository of evidence-based information on childhood apraxia of speech covering evaluation, therapy approaches, comorbidities, and communication topics for parents and professionals.
• Webinar Library On-demand educational webinars hosted on a LearnWorlds platform covering therapy, bullying, academic challenges, school-based training, and clinical topics for professionals and parents.
• Speech Tablets for Apraxia Program Program providing iPads to children with childhood apraxia of speech to support their speech therapy and communication development.
• Research Grants Program Program funding research initiatives throughout the world to advance understanding and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech, guided by the Professional Advisory Council of researchers and clinicians.
• Apraxia Kids Scholarships Financial assistance program providing scholarships to support families and individuals affected by childhood apraxia of speech to attend the National Conference; over 850 scholarships awarded.
• Apraxia Kids Online Store Online merchandise storefront operated via Printify selling awareness items and apparel, generating revenue and raising visibility for the organization.
• University Curriculum Educational resources and curriculum materials designed for university-level instruction on childhood apraxia of speech, supporting SLP training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850+ scholarships awarded to attend National Conference
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pillar PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2026Pillar Partners is a corporate partnership program supporting Apraxia Kids. The program provides corporate sponsors with visibility and engagement opportunities with the apraxia community while generating significant funding for the organization's programs and services.
• Speech-Language Pathologists NetworkcoreOthersThe organization maintains a directory of speech-language pathologists with high experience in CAS. The Intensive Training Institute has trained over 155 SLPs who then go on to educate other professionals in their communities, creating an expanding network of qualified providers.
• Professional Advisory CouncilcoreOthersComprised of 17+ esteemed researchers and clinicians in the CAS field from institutions including NYU, UNC Chapel Hill, Temple University, Washington State University, Marquette University, University of Sydney, and others. They advise on research funding, website content, and clinical best practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Dyslexia Association: A nonprofit that educates families and professionals, funds research, and runs conferences focused on dyslexia — closely comparable to Apraxia Kids in mission structure, revenue model (donations + conference), and target audience (families + educators/SLPs).
• National Stuttering Association: A nonprofit support and advocacy organization for people who stutter, offering support groups, conferences, and education for families and SLPs — a near mirror of Apraxia Kids' community-led model in a parallel speech-disorder vertical.
• Stuttering Foundation of America: The Stuttering Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to a specific childhood speech disorder, providing parent education, professional training, and a national conference — directly comparable to Apraxia Kids' model in the adjacent speech-disorder niche.

Broad incumbents

• National Down Syndrome Society: A national nonprofit supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families through advocacy, resources, and community programs — similar nonprofit operating model, walks, and conference programming, but in a different (broader) condition area.
• Autism Speaks: A large autism-focused nonprofit that funds research, runs awareness campaigns, and supports families — comparable in operational model (donations, walks, research grants, family resources) but serving a much broader developmental-disorder audience.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): ASHA is the largest professional membership organization for speech-language pathologists in the U.S., offering continuing education, practice resources, and advocacy that overlap with Apraxia Kids' SLP training and educational content, but at vastly broader scale.
• Understood.org: A nonprofit-backed resource hub for parents of children with learning and attention issues — overlapping with Apraxia Kids in parent education, IEP navigation, and free digital content delivery to families of children with special needs.
• Learning Disabilities Association of America: A national nonprofit providing advocacy, education, and support for individuals with learning disabilities — overlapping with Apraxia Kids in family education, professional resources, and IEP/school-system navigation support.

Emerging players

• Child Mind Institute: An independent nonprofit providing education, resources, and clinical care for children with mental health and learning disorders — overlapping with Apraxia Kids in family education content and clinician resources, with partial service overlap on speech/learning issues.

Regional players

• Once Upon a Time Foundation: A foundation focused on funding childhood speech and language therapy, including CAS-specific grants — a narrower funding/grant-focused peer that complements Apraxia Kids' research and scholarship programs from a funder perspective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/apraxia_kids
• YouTubeyoutube.com/apraxiakids
• Facebookfacebook.com/apraxiakids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apraxiakids
• Instagraminstagram.com/apraxiakids
• Pinterestpinterest.com/apraxiakids

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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