by Lori Melnitsky MA CCC-SLP When apraxia of speech and stuttering occur together, therapy needs to treat both the motor-planning challenges and the speech-flow challenges—without overwhelming the child. The goal is clarity, confidence, and consistency, not perfection. Here are practical, gentle principles that work well for this dual profile: 1. Slow the System Down:   Both apraxia and stuttering benefit from reduced rate.  -   - Model slow, connected speech  - Build in brie