CAS High Frequency Functional Target Word Pictures
🗣️ Real words. Real progress.
These printable visual cards are designed specifically for children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)—focusing on functional, high-frequency target words aligned with motor speech principles and syllable shapes.
Each set is organised by increasing syllable complexity, making it easy to build a child’s speech success step by step.
🧠 What’s Inside:
Level 1: CV, VC, CVCV (reduplicated)
Level 2: VCV, CV1CV2, CVC (with assimilation)
Level 3: CVC, C1V1C2V2
Level 4: C1V1C2V2 + CVC combos, CVCVCV, complex words, and short phrases
📘 Evidence-Informed:
Based on Nancy Kaufman’s syllable hierarchy
Draws from the Oxford 500 High Frequency Word List (the most commonly used words by young children)
Inspired by DTTC and Kaufman approaches for effective motor speech therapy
🎯 Why You’ll Love It:
Created by a speech pathologist who works exclusively with CAS
Prioritises functional communication 
Ready-to-use PDF download – perfect for printing or digital display
✨ Ideal for speech pathologists and families looking for structured, real-world CAS support materials.
Please note: These resources are best printed in landscape mode.