There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow: Book Companion/Activity Pack

  As we move into January and I’m spending some time off during my winter break snowed in, I decided to create a follow up companion pack to my most popular companion pack to date, which was “I know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell.” This is a similar repetitive story named, “There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell.”  This companion pack follows a similar format: I

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SLPMommyofApraxia Top Posts of 2014

SLPMommyofApraxia Top Posts of 2014

[mojoitem platform=’wordpress’ type=’themes’ item=’popular’ quantity=’3′ seller=’ [pinit] ‘ aff=”] I initially started blogging as a writing outlet to express my feelings; however, it is has turned into so much more.  I’m so grateful for everyone who emailed me or reached out to tell me their story this past year, and look forward to connecting with many more. Here are my top ten viewed posts from 2014 1. Interview with Sharon

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Christmas 2014 updates

Christmas 2014 updates

Christmas 2015!  Ashlynn is now 5 years 2 months old.  Last year, we hit so many milestones I had waited for, for so long, and I was happy, very happy.  She could jump, ask basic questions, and tell us what she wanted for Christmas. This year, I’m not sure if we hit any other major milestones for which I had spent so much time praying.  However, we hit milestones for

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Can you have a talent if you have global apraxia?

That question in the subject line.  Yes.  I’ve asked it.  Many times.  To whom I am asking, I don’t really know, but my fear is that the answer to my rhetorical question is…..No. I never told anyone this, though I was probably hinting when I would ask my husband, “what do you think Ashlynn will be when she grows up?” It’s not that I don’t believe in Ashlynn.  Oh the

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What exactly is CAS?

What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Definition and characteristics Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a speech disorder that results from difficulty with programming, planning and sequencing the precise movements needed for clear speech. The American Speech/Language Hearing Association (ASHA), denotes three main characteristics that must be present for a diagnosis of CAS. Inconsistent production on consonant and/or vowels in repeated productions of syllables and words. An example of the word

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The Gingerbread Man Speech/Language Activity/Companion Pack

The Gingerbread Man Speech/Language Activity/Companion Pack

The Gingerbread Man is a classic story that all my kid’s love.  It is a repetitive style book, and as you know, I love using repetitive books in therapy!  The first page has some pictures to cut out and use while reading the story as props.  You can even glue them onto popsicle sticks if you’re so inclined!       Next, if you’ve bought any of book companions, you

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