Today I’m so excited to be a guest blogger on Trust me, I’m a Mom: Let’s Talk Tuesday. Please check it out!
Trust Me, I’m a Mom: Let’s Talk Tuesday – Q&A With An SLP & Mommy of Ap…: ‘Let’s Talk Tuesday’ is a bi-weekly post series with ideas on how you can help your child of any ability, but especially those with Apraxia.
What’s in a number? I refused cognitive testing today at Ashlynn’s school. Despite me saying I was so sure about not doing it two months ago, I still agonized over the decision until today. Today, the psychologist and myself finally had a chance to chat. She has 20 years of experience and has been working…
When Ashlynn was three, I enrolled her in gymnastics. I knew it was going to be awesome. She was so cute in her little pink leotard and ponytail. I can still remember how much fun she had. I can also remember being heartbroken and sitting there hurting. The favorite activity was a long, large trampoline. …
Intro and background from Laura Baskall Smith, a Speech/language Pathologist specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
I’m in a new district, a new school, and with a new bunch of kids this year! One thing I’ve always done the first week is have the kids make their own “speech folder.” Kids love decorating their own folder! I start with a long piece of construction paper that come pretty standard in most…
Ashlynn turned four this past weekend and my husband and I were just beaming with pride. Last year, she couldn’t blow out her candles, sing the Happy Birthday Song, much less even say Happy Birthday. When she woke up in the morning, balloons were waiting for her in our hallway. Before she hit the bathroom…
However, we have our people now. We have our tribe. We have others who understand. They understand that sometimes you are in such a state of deep grief you can do nothing else but cry and cannot face the world that day.
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Thanks so much for guest posting… you’re the best!
Thanks for having me! Anything to spread awareness!