1612, 2014

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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Calling all apraxia bloggers!! Let’s link up for Apraxia Awareness Day!!
0205, 2014

Calling all apraxia bloggers!! Let’s link up for Apraxia Awareness Day!!

I read your stories daily.  I feel your struggles, I rejoice in your triumphs, and I nod my head in understanding.  You are my fellow bloggers.  I read your blogs like I’m checking the morning paper.  I read your tears and your smiles about your struggle with apraxia, and I share them with you about mine with my daughter’s.  We read these stories as separate entities.  We close the blog

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What are you doing May 14th, for Apraxia Awareness Day?
0105, 2014

What are you doing May 14th, for Apraxia Awareness Day?

It’s the month of May, and in my world, that means starting to think about what to do for the second annual Apraxia Awareness Day.  Leading the movement is CASANA, a non-profit dedicated to Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  If you are interested, they have a bunch of great ideas on how to celebrate here, at their website Apraxia Kids. I did write to my local papers, but my favorite of all

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