Who diagnoses Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Parents wonder who diagnoses Childhood Apraxia of Speech
0904, 2019
0804, 2019
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
1503, 2019
How do you say I love you?
There was a time I prayed for Ashlynn to tell me she loved me. Having apraxia and a language disorder made that tough. Even when she could repeat “I love you” when given a model, that didn’t mean she could volitionally pull it out and say it spontaneously. That took more years and work in therapy.
0703, 2019
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.
2802, 2019
Growing up with Apaxia: A hidden card up his sleeve
That apraxia kids can understand everything that you say. I think that apraxia kids’ brains can process at the same or a little faster as anyone can.
1301, 2019
Did I cause her apraxia?
It was there, I would finally know why Ashlynn had apraxia, dyspraxia, hyptonia, ADHD, dysarthria, SPD, CP, and learning disabilities. The answer was housed in a small set of letter and number combinations called:
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