By Molly Clarke writer for the Social Security Disability Help blog Communication is a vital part of human life. We use communication to interact, learn, and develop. When a child’s ability to communicate is compromised, he or she may experience certain limitations that can only be corrected with a certain level of personalized support. Unfortunately, …
Horns as therapy tools By Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson MS CCC-SLP
Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson M.S., CCC/SLP is on the advisory board for the Cherab Foundation “Horns as therapy tools”, By Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, M.S.,CCC-SLP Published in ADVANCE Magazine May 31, 1999 and “Straws as therapy tools”, By Sara RosenfeldJohnson, M.S.,CCC-SLP, Published in ADVANCE Magazine April 19, 1999. Part I: Straws Using Simple Tools in Oral-Motor Therapy By Sara Rosenfield-Johnson, …
Late Talker Handout
Is Your Child A Late Talker? · Are they quiet? · Seem shy? · Not talking like their peers? · Allow you or siblings to speak for them? · Do you wonder why? Your baby’s babbling and toddlers first words can be music to your ears. When faced with a child who doesn’t speak …
Normal Language Milestones – Clues of a Possible Problem
Is Your Child A Late Talker? · Are they quiet? · Seem shy? · Not talking like their peers? · Allow you or siblings to speak for them? · Do you wonder why? Your baby’s babbling and toddlers first words can be music to your ears. When faced with a child who doesn’t speak or …
The Differences Between Apraxia and Aphasia
Trying to decipher and also remembering the difference is close to knowing all the whos in Whoville. Yeah, I bet everyone remembers Cindy Lou Who. I have always thought that the speech therapist told me I had aphasia, but reviewing my notes the other day, I read “apraxia.” Gee Golly, what is the difference? I …
Jacky – a teenager with Apraxia in Hong Kong
A Voice For A Teen Who Grew Up With Apraxia The following update is about Jacky by his mother Lily. Lily learned via the Chinese version of The Late Talker book that her son Jacky has apraxia. Jacky is now a teen and I hope that one day he is a scientist as Lily …
Speech Therapy Matrix
Guideline for Speech-Language Eligibility Criteria/Matrix for Schools In addition to a diagnosis such as apraxia, dysarthria, phonological impairment etc. it’s important to know the severity level of your child’s diagnosis when seeking appropriate therapy. This matrix which was first developed for school based SLPs. In the following chart Mild, Moderate, Severe, and Profound refers to …
Late Talker vs. Apraxia-A Garden of Stories
16 Years Later Apraxia Success Story My name is Gerri and I live in Yarmouth Maine. A friend of mine recently sent me an article from the Star Ledger highlighting your son’s disability. Until recently, we lived in Chatham, NJ. My son, Brian, who is 11 years old, also has apraxia. He too attended …
Editorial Opinion -Work With Your Child
By Lisa and Glenn Geng I know you have heard this statement before, and if you didn’t, you will, many times. It is always important to “work” with your child even if he or she does not have any challenges, but even more so if they do, especially the first 5 or 6 years of …
To the heroes, starting or running a support group for apraxia
Cherab Foundation would like to applaud and encourage the heroes: The people who step forward to start or run a support group for apraxia! How To Start A Support Group for Apraxia, Autism, Epilepsy etc. Because of these people, parents and professionals can gain personal support and information, which is invaluable to the parents and …
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