Join Carrie and Laura in another engaging episode of Uncorked, focusing on the importance of toys in speech therapy, especially for children with apraxia. They passionately discuss why play is integral to effective speech therapy, debunk misconceptions around 'playbased therapy,' and share insights into selecting toys that facilitate speech development. Highlighted throughout is the significance of toys that promote repetitive motor speech practice and the critical role of skilled strategies by speech therapists. They emphasize the necessity of therapies based on principles of motor learning, urging parents to actively inquire about the strategies and cues used in their child's speech therapy. The session also explores how toybased therapy can be both purposeful and fun, bridging the gap between learning and enjoyment for children with speech disorders.