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Q. Why is CHERAB spelled with an A and not a U? A. It’s all in the cheeks! When my son Tanner was a preschool child his nickname was “cherub boy” because even strangers would call him that and say he looked like a little angel. Tanner was first diagnosed with apraxia in 1999 when …
Why Early Intervention when he’s just a late talker? “We now know the earlier the intervention, the better the brain can reorganize.” Today, parents are generally told to look for signs of delay early, even in a baby’s first year, and seek help. No one should assume that a silent 2-year-old is a budding genius; …
Dru Showers was a rare light who devoted her life to helping bring a voice to children with apraxia and other impairments, through her work as a PROMPT certified speech language pathologist for Let’s Talk Speech and Language Services in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dru also worked with children in Early Intervention for Total Rehabilitation in Chapel Hill, …
“Every so often, scientists really do discover a substance of transformative power, one with the ability to cure the previously incurable and improve the quality of life for the rest of us. Omega-3 fatty acids — a component of simple fish oil, once so prevalent in our diet but now largely absent — could be …
Category: Apraxia, Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), fish, Therapy Tags: algae, apraxia, autism, Cherab Foundation, DHA, dosage, EPA, evidence, fish oil, NN ProEFA 3.6.9., NNProEFA, NNProEPA, PUFA, Research, serving suggestions
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, …
Category: Advocacy, Apraxia, Resources Tags: ADHD, application, apraxia, autism, communication disorder, disability, Eligibility, Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits, Social Security
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, …
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 …
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 …
Would you like to help research therapy for Apraxia? Dr. Renai Jones is conducting a study and could use your help. Please download, print, fill out, and send the attached questionnaire to the address at the bottom of the document! My name is Dr. Renai Jonas. I am a Speech and Language Pathologist and have …
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 …
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Tag: apraxia
Why is CHERAB spelled with an A?
Posted: August 3, 2018 by lisa
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Q. Why is CHERAB spelled with an A and not a U? A. It’s all in the cheeks! When my son Tanner was a preschool child his nickname was “cherub boy” because even strangers would call him that and say he looked like a little angel. Tanner was first diagnosed with apraxia in 1999 when …
Category: About, Disorders, News Tags: apraxia, cheeks, Cherab, hypotonia, name
Why Early Intervention?
Posted: October 10, 2017 by lisa
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Why Early Intervention when he’s just a late talker? “We now know the earlier the intervention, the better the brain can reorganize.” Today, parents are generally told to look for signs of delay early, even in a baby’s first year, and seek help. No one should assume that a silent 2-year-old is a budding genius; …
Category: Apraxia, Disorders, Support, Therapy Tags: apraxia, Early Intervention, late talker, Therapy
Dru Showers Memorial Gift
Posted: September 9, 2015 by lisa
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Dru Showers was a rare light who devoted her life to helping bring a voice to children with apraxia and other impairments, through her work as a PROMPT certified speech language pathologist for Let’s Talk Speech and Language Services in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dru also worked with children in Early Intervention for Total Rehabilitation in Chapel Hill, …
Category: Apraxia, Support Tags: apraxia, awareness, documentary, Dru Showers, Memorial, Research, SLP
Therapeutic Use Of Fish Oil for Apraxia, Autism and Other Communication Impairments
Posted: February 10, 2014 by lisa
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“Every so often, scientists really do discover a substance of transformative power, one with the ability to cure the previously incurable and improve the quality of life for the rest of us. Omega-3 fatty acids — a component of simple fish oil, once so prevalent in our diet but now largely absent — could be …
Category: Apraxia, Essential Fatty Acids (EFA), fish, Therapy Tags: algae, apraxia, autism, Cherab Foundation, DHA, dosage, EPA, evidence, fish oil, NN ProEFA 3.6.9., NNProEFA, NNProEPA, PUFA, Research, serving suggestions
Communication Disorders and Social Security Benefits
Posted: October 4, 2013 by lisa
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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, …
Category: Advocacy, Apraxia, Resources Tags: ADHD, application, apraxia, autism, communication disorder, disability, Eligibility, Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits, Social Security
Horns as therapy tools By Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson MS CCC-SLP
Posted: March 22, 2013 by lisa
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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, …
Category: Apraxia, Disorders, Therapy Tags: apraxia, oral motor therapy, Sara Rosenfield-Johnson, SLP, talk tools, Therapy
Late Talker Handout
Posted: June 24, 2011 by lisa
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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 …
Category: Apraxia, Disorders, News, Resources Tags: apraxia, brochure, flier, late talker, Support
The Differences Between Apraxia and Aphasia
Posted: September 25, 2009 by cherab
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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 …
Category: Apraxia, Disorders, News Tags: aphasia, apraxia, media
Please fill out this questionnaire!
Posted: August 13, 2009 by cherab
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Would you like to help research therapy for Apraxia? Dr. Renai Jones is conducting a study and could use your help. Please download, print, fill out, and send the attached questionnaire to the address at the bottom of the document! My name is Dr. Renai Jonas. I am a Speech and Language Pathologist and have …
Category: Research Tags: apraxia, Research
Editorial Opinion -Work With Your Child
Posted: July 27, 2006 by cherab
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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 …
Category: Apraxia, Resources, Support Tags: apraxia, dakota, editorial, geng, parents, tanner