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 …
There is a poem a friend gave me in my mid-twenties when I was going through a break-up. Some of you may have heard it before as I have seen it many times since then … Having a child with multiple food allergies, eczema, asthma, and apraxia has brought many changes to my life. A …
by Lynn Carahaly, M.A., CCC-SLP, creator of the Speech-EZ Apraxia Program To read Part 1, please click here. My mother saved all my report cards and test scores from preschool on. Now, as a professional, it is fascinating to look back at those and see I did in fact have an undiagnosed learning disability …
by Amber, Contributing Writer There are many things to be grateful for in life, and it seems people take the month of November to post these things daily on social media. I always enjoy reading the posts by family and friends. It’s nice to get a glimpse into the things in their life that bring them …
Recently a new friend, whose son is also recovering from apraxia, came to me for advice. Although it was hard to be honest, I also felt an overwhelming need to just put it out there. I knew more than anything she needed someone to be straight-up with her. This was uncomfortable for me because I …
by Sam, Contributing Writer Hello again all! My intention was to follow my initial post with a series of events following our diagnosis and day of reality. It is, however, almost Thanksgiving so instead of dwelling on any challenges or trial and error moments through this apraxia journey I think I’ll give thanks instead. After …
Last week we concluded our regular six month testing and Jake may be moving out of an apraxia diagnosis and into something less severe. The tests proved my own assessment of his speech – his errors are now consistent and age-appropriate. Yay! His progress in six months time has blown me away. While we are …
I believe there are angels among us. Sent down to us, from somewhere up above. They come to you and me in our darkest hour. To teach us how to live, To show us how to give, To guide us with the light of love. “Angels Among Us” – Alabama The day after the school …
Jake's Journey with Apraxia 