To start with you need to write out what your dream life would be like. Write it all down in detail, describing everything you would like to do and accomplish. Ask yourself the question "If I had unlimited time and money what would I do?" You don't have to share what you wrote with anyone but ... Views: 1267
Research has shown that many factors determine how happy a person is. Some of it may be genetic, and some may be circumstances. Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying "People are about as happy as they make their minds up to be", which is true. However their is research that says people who set ... Views: 2127
At age three my daughter was diagnosed with severe verbal apraxia. When I begin researching what else I could do to help my daughter I came across the work of Dr. Alfred Tomatis, a French ear, nose and throat specialist. In the 1950's, he discovered that listening problems are the root cause of ... Views: 2760
Although there is some controversy in using sign language for a child with severe verbal apraxia, I found it to be extremely useful. Some experts seem to think that non-verbal children with rely only on their signs and not be motivated to speak. In our experience that wasn't the case, using sign ... Views: 1773
The most helpful thing you can do at home for your speech delayed child is to make them feel as good as possible about their speech and themselves. Accept whatever you child says and if it is right, you can praise him. If it is wrong, do not continually ask him to correct it. If you ... Views: 1784
Your child is not speaking as much as his same aged peers. You suspect something is wrong. Here is how to get help.
To begin with you need to see a speech therapist to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. You will need a referral from your child’s pediatrician for insurance to ... Views: 1332
You know your child’s speech has not been developing normally. After taking him to his physician, you were referred to see a Speech and Language Pathologist. They have now labeled your child as apraxic. For some that may seem like a big relief, you finally know what’s wrong and it’s not ... Views: 2371