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Category Archives: Apraxia
Speech Therapy Ideas for Preschoolers
One of the joys of having a blog is that I hear from people literally all around the world. Some are parents seeking advice for their children who have speech and language delays, some are students in grad school asking … Continue reading
Speech Therapy Homework
Yesterday I blogged about taking speech therapy outside at this time of year and expanding a child’s vocabulary and experience using language. I always give parents homework, since that will ultimately increase progress since they are with their child a … Continue reading
Spring Apraxia Speech Therapy Outside
Now that the weather has warmed up–we hope–I have started to take my speech therapy outside. Some of my favorite successes in doing therapy have been outside. Little 2 1/2 year-old Ian was apraxic and we had spent many sessions … Continue reading
Articulation Therapy with Speech Buddies
Articulation therapy can be easy and hard–easy if a child quickly learns the correct production of the error sound and the rest is embedding drill into fun activities! But what about that persistent case where the child just can’t find … Continue reading
Posted in 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Apraxia, Articulation
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Child Apraxia Speech Therapy Progress
Today was a good day. I feel like we turned a corner with little 2 year-old Travis who is diagnosed with child apraxia of speech. I was the first speech therapist to get involved with the family and have guided … Continue reading
New Games and Toys for Speech Therapy
Some games and toys are directly related to building language or helping with speech articulation. I blogged about 2 such games last time. Another valuable tool for speech therapy is a toy where you build on it, adding pieces as … Continue reading
Diagnosing Apraxia of Speech
It seems to me that we tend to be too quick to “diagnose” a late talker as apraxic. Once again, I was working with a 20 month old who is behind in talking. He was working with another speech therapist … Continue reading
What’s New at Playonwords
Here is a copy of my newsletter in case you aren’t on the distribution list: Happy Summer and welcome to the heat wave! Normally we talk a lot about outdoor play this time of year, but we are inside to … Continue reading
Encouraging Articulation Practice
If you want a child you are working with to make progress in his/her articulation goals, you have to inspire them to practice between sessions. Make some fun stationery to list their practice words or sentences on and encourage parents … Continue reading
Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Apraxia, Articulation
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Questions on Apraxia Therapy
I notice that a number of people who come to my site are searching for and interested in information on apraxia and speech therapy for apraxia. Parents want to know when and how it is diagnosed and what kinds of … Continue reading
