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 …
Parent-friendly signs of verbal apraxia Parent-friendly signs of oral apraxia Parent-friendly soft signs by Moira Kowalczyk, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Many children with verbal apraxia do NOT have limb apraxia, but it’s always important to have a knowledgeable professional diagnose your child. “Overall apraxia” is often referred to as “limb apraxia,” referring to the arms …
Message from the President, Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association Silent No More he spoke to me yet he was utterly silent mute, soundless, wordless he was the most quiet child (a very powerful quiet) at the same time, he was the most loud child (a very powerful quiet loud) screamed silently at the top of his lungs …
Acknowledgment from The Late Talker book: “”…Thanks to my two boys, Dakota and Tanner. Your communication delays were a motivating wake-up call to do something to help both of you and others. Your success from early intervention is an inspiration, providing hope for all late talkers. Without you there would not have been a Cherab Foundation and the …
The potential role of fatty acids in developmental dyspraxia – can dietary supplementation help? by Alexandra J. Richardson, D.Phil (Oxon), PCGE – Senior Research Fellow in Neuroscience, Mansfield College and University Lab. of Physiology, Oxford Developmental dyspraxia shows substantial overlap with other developmental conditions including dyslexia, ADHD and the autistic spectrum, both within individuals and …
Parent-friendly signs of oral apraxia Parent-friendly signs of verbal apraxia Parent-friendly soft signs Parent-friendly signs of limb apraxia Parent-friendlyy signs of “soft signs”… from a parent Why More Should Know What Oral Apraxia Is Written By Lisa Geng as posted to the Cherab Foundation grouplist Other than not talking yet -you can look for any …
Ask Our Developmental Pediatricians Participating Pediatricians: Marilyn Agin MD Neurodevelopmental pediatrician Marilyn Agin MD is the Medical Director for NYC Early Intervention -the largest of its kind in the USA. She is also the Co-Author with Lisa Geng and Malcolm NIcholl of The Late Talker book! Dr. Agin was our dynamic (standing room only) speaker for …
by Lindsay Chase Wheaton I am not an SLP, an OT, or a PhD. I am not a medical professional of any kind. I have never received any medical training or education. What I am is Mom to Quinn and Emma, and I wear this title with more pride than any I could possibly have …
Answer from a developmental pediatrician Presented by Marilyn C. Agin , MD, Medical Director, New York City Early Intervention Program and Medical Director, Cherab Foundation Co-Author of The Late Talker book Presented at the First Apraxia Conference hosted by Cherab Foundation, July 23-24, 2001, Headquarters Plaza Hotel, Morristown, New Jersey and all presented at Research …
Dear Parents; All these terms thrown at you and nowhere to go to get answers to your questions about your child’s diagnoses? Here are some critical differences that may help you to determine what, and if, your child is Verbally Apraxic. Your reports from therapists may contain the phrases in italics below. Your child may …
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