by Amber, Contributing Writer When we started speech therapy, one of the first things they did was teach Cason sign language. I immediately had a “Duh!” moment. Of course he should do sign language! Why hadn’t I been doing that all along? When my daughter was little, I taught her a few signs. When I …
by Jenny Sanzo, Contributing Writer We just got back from two weeks in Washington, DC for CHAMP Camp at George Washington University, a summer intensive specifically for apraxic children ages 6-9. What a wonderful experience! CHAMP was the perfect mix of individual and group therapy, parent training, and free time. I really feel as though …
by Tara, Contributing Writer I can specifically pinpoint when the headaches began. When my son (who’s now 5 years old) started speech therapy at 18 months old. I was stressed to the max. Living 28 hours away from my family and friends in a new city. No help. My husband had started a new job …
by Jayme, Contributing Writer “Mama, mama! Pay be mean! Pay be mean!” Usually this type of tattle telling would annoy a mom and get a sigh before going to settle whatever silly fight the kids were having. To me, it was a milestone, a beautiful declaration of emotion. Our son Tyson lived almost three years of …
by Tara, Contributing Writer I dreamed about my wedding since I was 5 years old (don’t all girls?!). When the day finally came, I remember hugging my dad at the end of the aisle. He tried to let go after a few moments, but I hung on. Tightly. Trying to “take in” that moment because …
by Katie, SLP and Contributing Writer Dear Katie: I would love to know at what point apraxia is considered “resolved.” I’ve heard so many different viewpoints on this. Some say it’s when a child no longer requires speech therapy and others say the process goes from apraxia, dyspraxia, phonological, articulation, and each is new diagnoses. …
by Lisa Geng, President of Cherab and Co-Author of “The Late Talker” book I wish I could even speak to you for just a minute to say “It’s going to be OK” and to give you a glimpse of the future for your child you are so worried about. Right now you are feeling overwhelmed as …
by Amber, Contributing Writer Last Thursday was Apraxia Awareness Day. It was awesome to see all of the support being shown for our children. My own children no longer have a diagnosis of apraxia, but my Facebook news feed still filled with pictures of family and friends wearing blue and white to continue to show …
Many thanks to Sheila over at the new apraxia blog What Would Gia Say? for sharing this beautiful poem about her sweet girl. I also love the Apraxia Awareness video she published last week and invite you to check it out. Enjoy your Sunday, blog friends. What Would Gia Say? What would Gia say If I …
Today marks the third Apraxia Awareness Day. What do you know about apraxia? Are you just starting out? Settled in with a therapy routine? Does your grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend’s child have this diagnosis? The following are a few facts about childhood apraxia of speech (CAS): Apraxia is a neurological motor speech disorder where …
Jake's Journey with Apraxia 