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It’s like juggling 8 balls at one time desperately hoping one doesn’t roll away
ByLaura Smith February 14, 2017October 12, 2017

There is not one day that goes by I don’t think of Ashlynn’s disability (ies). As a basis of comparison, I have my four year old son. He has some concerning behavior issues, and I do think (worry) about them often; however, I do not think of it EVERY SINGLE DAY. Apraxia and dyspraxia make…

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Neurology, delays, a dream, and a miracle.
ByLaura Smith January 29, 2017January 29, 2017

Most parents of kids who have a child with global apraxia will at some point visit the neurologist. It’s usually before the age of 7, which is the age Ashlynn is today. I remember the referral, although the dates are a little fuzzy. We were either at Ashlynn’s 6 or 9 month checkup and I…

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The problem with school SLP’s.
ByLaura Smith January 23, 2017January 28, 2017

I only realized after being a part of the special needs community that school SLP’s have a bad rap. Like a really, REALLY, REALLY bad rap. I’m preparing a talk next month for Colorado school SLP’s, and every time I prepare a talk for this demographic, I have to tell you they have a…

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