A couple of months ago, I wondered if Jake would ever say the sound at the end of words. When he first started speaking, I was just happy to hear him say something as simple as “boo.” But if he had to work so hard to say this simple word, how on earth was he ever going …
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. For as long as I can remember, I have loved the beautiful, wise words of this prayer. And now that apraxia is a part of my everyday life, I have …
During this special week devoted to love, love, and more love, I learned my little one has two addictions – my iPhone (annoyingly taking photos and playing games like Fruit Ninja and Temple Runner) and eating chocolate. Webster’s definition of an addict is “one addicted to an evil habit” and the word addicted means, “devoted, …
When I first started this blog, back in December, I told myself I would not attempt to explain technical speech terms because I do not have a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. I do, however, have a journalism degree, which means I’m a lover of: learning new things, embracing fresh ideas, and then writing about …
This week we got back to the hustle and bustle of our every day life again and I am proud to report that we regularly logged miles into our marathon training regimen. No, these legs of mine that actually enjoy running, didn’t hit the pavement, but Lil’ Man’s mouth has been moving at record speed …
Recently, I found a great “Speech Sound Acquisition” chart on Pinterest that gives the ages that certain sounds are acquired. When I first found this resource, I promptly repinned it, commenting passionately, “Why isn’t this hung up in every pediatrician’s office?” Seriously. Maybe if mothers had some basic knowledge of speech off the get-go, we …
I almost didn’t blog today because I don’t have any big apraxia news this week and truthfully, for me to say “Happy Friday” really causes my gratitude muscle to fatigue. Unfortunately, Jake, LD, and myself all got bit by the rotavirus bug this week, and Jake got hit the hardest. The trauma all began last …
Finding the right SLP is KEY to beginning your fight with this disorder. I know that finding the best speech therapy for your child isn’t easy. Certain criteria make it easier or more difficult for all of us. Where we live, money, insurance, marital status, and careers all tilt the scales. But, one common thread …
Jake's Journey with Apraxia 