Will My Child with Apraxia Ever Talk?
There are many factors that will determine the answer to that important question – ”Will my child with apraxia ever talk?” and there are no easy answers.
With intense speech therapy, supportive parents and a proper environment apraxia can be overcome. Waiting to see if your child will “just grow out of it” could lead to a lifetime of speech troubles. The earlier intervention begins the better. A qualified speech therapist who is familiar with apraxia of speech can diagnose a child as early as eighteen months and therapy can begin then.
Another factor that can determine the quality of speech is the presence of other health conditions or disabilities. Depending on the severity and other therapies can make a big difference in how quickly it can be overcome.
Approximately 90% of children with apraxia do eventually talk normally, however some do have minor difficulties with articulation. There are very few children that never talk, often due to the presence of other health conditions. There are alternative methods of communication available, such as using sign language or computer aided speech.
There are many things you can do in addition to speech therapy that can greatly enhance speech. They are all outlined in the book “Apraxia Explained” which is available here.
This essential guide written by a parent of a child with Apraxia shares in the journey of frustration and hopelessness to a full recovery from apraxia. Includes advice on finding the right speech therapist, diet changes, exercises and more. Also includes a bonus eBook, "Building Language through Play" which has advice on having fun with your child while building language skills. This is an ebook, available for instant download to your computer.
Price: $27.00
The same information printed out and spiral bound, shipped via Priority Mail, $7.95 for shipping and handling.
Price: $27.00
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