ClearlySpeaking Therapy

Apraxia of Speech is a speech disorder characterized by difficulty in planning the motor movements for speech production. Often, children with Apraxia of Speech have typical language abilities, but they are not able to express themselves verbally.
While there are many unknown facts about this disorder, there is some valuable information about diagnosis and treatment. The website www.apraxia-kids.org has information for parents, families, and professionals. The following link takes you to the Family Start Guide. Check it out!
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/site/c.chKMI0PIIsE/b.839037/k.BE48/Family_Start_Guide/apps/nl/newsletter.asp

We also have some books and articles on this topic in our office. Let us know if you would like to borrow them!

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