Differential Diagnosis: Primary Progressive Apraxia is another neurodegenerative disorder that first presents with communication difficulties. Impaired speech, rather than language, is the first symptom of the disorder. A neurologist can diagnose PPA, often with the help of brain imaging studies, an evalu...
I saw one child for therapy who struggled with apraxia of speech, which is when an individual’s brain knows what it wants to say but their mouth can’t say it. I gave this boy a device and his face lit up right away. He was such a bright kid and could already read, so after ...
Apraxia: When the brain has trouble directing the movements of the muscles used to speak Articulation disorders: The inability to form certain sounds, such as “th” or “r” Stuttering: When the flow of speech is broken by pauses and repetition Resonance disorders: Caused by an obstruction su...
This includes some children with conditions such as autism, childhood apraxia of speech, and other types of speech/language delays. These devices are sometimes called “communication devices” or “talkers”. AAC Devices Course Webinar Recordings on How to Use AAC to Help a Child Communicate Join...
Mothers Against Drunk Driver (MADD) is an organization that raises awareness for their cause by displaying red pumpkins during Halloween. Yellow Pumpkins Kimberly Means Via Unsplash Inspired by the Teal Pumpkin Project, mother Laura Slatter is raising awareness for childhood apraxia of speech, a moto...
We need to continue to rely on our support system in new ways if we can. And most of all, we need to cut ourselves some slack and recognize that we are all doing our best during this unique, trying and unsettling time and, thatour best is enough. Our kids will come out ok. We ...
It is complex. As a parent, I have seen a child who can be so fun and so smart turn into someone I don’t know or understand at the blink of an eye. I have watched as he cries because his socks “don’t like his feet”. I have endured yelling, screaming and fits all because...
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Apraxia of Speech Cochlear Implants Learning Disorders/Learning Disabilities Pervasive Developmental Disorder (or PDD) Speech Muscle Weakness (also known as Dysarthria) Sensory Integration Disorder Furthermore...we help both young and old who have or have had: ...
4.Apraxia of Speech (AOS)– In AOS, the patient is aware of what he or she wants to say, but is unable to say it. The reason is a loss of connection between the brain and the speech muscles, where the brain cannot send across the message to the muscles even if they themselves are...