As many of you know, my family and I are expecting baby number three in just a few short weeks. As I take some time off from work and blogging to spend time with my family both before and after my new son’s birth, I am thrilled to share with you some amazing posts written […]
Speech Therapy for Apraxia by Blue Whale: App Review
If you follow along on this blog, you know that I am not an “app person.” I am pretty much the last person you will want to ask for app recommendations because I just don’t use them very often. However, when I recently contacted by the developer of a new app for Childhood Apraxia of Speech […]
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Awareness Day 2013
 Today is National Childhood Apraxia Awareness Day! Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that significantly impacts a child’s ability to communicate. To celebrate this day of awareness, I’m sharing with you all the post I wrote on CAS as well as some links to other helpful information. What is Childhood […]
Speaking of Apraxia {A Book Review}
I had been eying a new book about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) called Speaking of Apraxia: A Parents Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech since it was published a few months ago and was thrilled when the Author, Leslie A. Lindsay, R.N., B.S.N., provided me with a copy for a review. I hope you […]
Speech: Motor Speech Disorders: Dysarthria
Part five of my Speech Development and Disorders Series What is dysarthria? Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder resulting in weakness, paralysis or incoordination in the muscles needed for producing speech (jaw, lips, tongue, palate, and respiratory system). What causes dysarthria? Dysarthria is a neuromuscular impairment caused by some degree of damage central nervous system […]
What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder that significantly impacts a child’s ability to communicate. Today I am going to share with you the ins-and-outs of this somewhat controversial speech disorder. What are motor speech disorders? Motor speech disorders are a group of speech disorders characterized by difficulty with the motor aspect […]