If you’re like most parents, you want what’s best for your child. And if you’re concerned about your child’s development, you may be wondering if Early Intervention is the right choice for them. In this article, we’ll discuss what Early Intervention is and how it can help children who are experiencing developmental delays. We’ll also…
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COVID 19 Home School Tips From A Homeschool Apraxia Mom
While homeschooling information is always needed by some, the majority now are educating their children at home due to schools being closed to lower the spread of COVID 19/coronavirus. We appreciate the following article from Sarah Bonham, a homeschooler, to share what has worked for her children, one neurotypical and one with special needs, apraxia….
Apraxia: A Word That Changed My World
The following is the first of a guest blog series by members of the nonprofit Cherab Foundation. “When he got sick, it was hard because he couldn’t tell us what hurt or how bad it hurt.” ~Maria Apraxia… A word that changed my world, but it also gave me answers. It gave a name to…
Summer IEP Extended School Year
Extended School Year (ESY) The start of the school year can be the time to schedule those meetings with your schools to discuss ESY. Do not let the schools jump past the ESY portion in your IEP meeting and merely tell you your child doesn’t qualify (no regression), so no need for ESY. Regression is…
I’m An Apraxia Person
“I’m an apraxia person” The heartwarming story by a young man from Singapore of his long difficult journey to his discovery that he grew up with and is dealing with apraxia. I received the following private message on Facebook from Lim who has provided a photo and permission to share. If there is any professional…
5 Ways To Get Free Or Affordable Speech Therapy
Perhaps your child is a late talker without a diagnosis and you are looking for a bit of help. Or perhaps your child was just diagnosed with apraxia and you are searching for a lot of help. Either way navigating how to secure appropriate therapies can be a daunting task. Below are 5 ways to secure…
LDA Advocacy Video
New Awareness Video From The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) “The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is a national network, with 14,000 national state and local members including individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Organized in 1963, LDA has over 100 state and local affiliates, in…
Speech Therapy Matrix For School Based SLPs
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 was first developed for school based SLPs. Guideline for Speech-Language Eligibility Criteria/Matrix for Schools In addition to a diagnosis such as apraxia, dysarthria, phonological impairment etc….
My-COMMUNICATION How to Teach a Child with Autism to Talk
How to Teach a Child with Autism to Talk Autism Community Magazine (Volume 2, Fall 2012) By Renai Jonas Ed.D.,CCC-SLP It is well documented that speech and language impairments and communication deficits are symptoms of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM IV-TR). Approximately twenty-five percent (25%) of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are nonverbal…
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,…
