Growing up apraxia: “I want them to learn what it is.”

Growing up apraxia: “I want them to learn what it is.”

e look at speech as so important, and it is, but you can live such a full life without being perfect at it. They are going to have talents and skills all their own that have nothing to do with how they talk, and chances are their speech being a little off won’t affect it at all. Support them, be there for them, and be ready to answer questions if they have them, but don’t make their entire life be Apraxia. You can find your voice without talking perfectly; talking is really the smallest part of it.

Growing up with CAS: Still achieving her goals

Growing up with CAS: Still achieving her goals

Today, as part of my growing up with CAS series, I am so pleased to welcome back Reagan Crabtree!  I first interviewed Reagan when she was still a teenager a little over THREE years ago!  A lot can change in three years! Reagan is currently double enrolled at a community college and a university studying broadcast journalism and political science. Hi Reagan!  Thank you for coming back!  I have loved

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Shaming parents about home carryover

Shaming parents about home carryover

Please, if you are a therapist reading this please have compassion and understanding for the parents.  We are fighting daily battles and crying tears no one ever sees.  Please be kind and attempt to be understanding.   Please. 

Growing up with CAS: Never stop dreaming

Growing up with CAS: Never stop dreaming

This month I’m excited to introduce Alyson Taylor! I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Alyson and her mother speak at the Apraxia-Kids National Conference; as well as speaking to her personally on a few occasions.  Alyson is smart, witty, funny and has a great outlook on life!  Oh, and she also grew up with Childhood Apraxia of Speech!  Welcome Aly! Can you tell my readers a little bit more about

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