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Apraxia of Speech: How to Help Your Apraxia ChildHaving a child with apraxia can become a learning experience for you both. Here are a few things you should know. -
Developmental Apraxia of Speech and Dinner OutApraxia of speech takes our children's voices, but improvement comes with speech therapy and patience. Hope is on the horizon. -
Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Apraxia of SpeechChildhood apraxia of speech is a neurological speech disorder that affects the way a child pronounces words. It can lead to a host of other communication and learning problems.
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Music for Children with Childhood Apraxia of SpeechWhat music is great for Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
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Risks for Misdiagnosed Apraxia as Autism in ChildrenChildren are commonly misdiagnosed as having autism when, in actuality, they are suffering from apraxia. Here is what parents of autistic children need to know.
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Could Your Child Be Experiencing "Apraxia of Speech?"This article takes a look at the condition known as apraxia of speech.
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Apraxia: Delayed Speech In Children With Normal Cognitive DevelopmentEach year, over three percent of children entering school will suffer from some sort of speech disorder. This is an overview of childhood apraxia
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Early Warning Signs of Apraxia in ChildrenIt's hard for a parent to know when a child is a late bloomer, or has a special needs issue. This article sheds some light on a little known disorder, apraxia. -
More Children Diagnosed with Speech ApraxiaIn 2006, at Nationwide Children's they had a total of 150 children, about 7% of all of the children receiving speech therapy, who were diagnosed with speech apraxia, double the number from the year before
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Apraxia in Childrenapraxia discussion
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Apraxia of Speech with Nancy KaufmanDiscussion on Apraxia of Speech -
Walk for Brett2010 Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech, Kansas City Area in Independence, Missouri, Kansas City Walk. Proceeds benefit the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America -
What Causes Dementia?There are five (5) diagnosable types, none of them good. All involve memory loss and the development of multiple cognitive deficits. Alzheimer's disease is one and none of them are completely curable. -
Sensory Processing Disorder and Children with Autism: Understanding the ProblemThis paper explores the following questions: What is sensory integration (SI)? What symptoms define sensory processing disorder (SPD)? How does sensory integration therapy (SIT) help the student overcome these challenges?
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MacArthur Park: Lamenting the Loss of LanguagePuzzling out the mysteries of MacArthur Park was actually good training for living with my husband's language disorders, aphasic and apraxia. If I hadn't pondered the cake in the rain every time I've heard that song played, would I.... -
Baba was My NameWhen our grandson's speech was delayed, we grew accustomed to 'out of the ordinary' nicknames - Once it improved, we lost those names and miss them terribly. -
Language Disorders in ChildrenThis article focuses on information regarding language disorders most prevalent in children, including Aphasia, Apraxia of Speech, Expressive Language Disorder, and Hyperlexia.
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The Brain and Motor MovementDifferent areas of the brain are critical to motor movements. This article briefly describes the areas of the brain that are involved in motor movement as well as the types of difficulties that may result when these areas of the brain are damaged.
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What Are the Different Types of Dementia?Dementia is usually considered a disease of the elderly, though genetics and accidents can also cause this condition.
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How to Conquer the World with One Hand and an AttitudeA review of a short book about a young stroke survivor and his struggles on the road to recovery.
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Bainbridge Island Bus Driver Leaves 4-Year-Old on Bus for HoursThe unthinkable has happened in Bainbridge Island, Wash., as a bus driver left a 4-year-old on the bus for hours, and now they are getting paid to not work.
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AphasiaAll the general information on Aphasia you may need.
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Local Therapist Tackles Autism AwarenessBossier therapist fosters understanding and hope for parents and children dealing with life on the autism spectrum. -
Aphasia-A Global TermAphasia is an umbrella term that covers the various disorders of symbolization.
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Alzheimer's Disease: How to Spot Alzheimer's Symptoms, Getting the Right Alzheimer's Diagnosis and How Alzheimer's Treatment WorksThere are over five million Americans today who have Alzheimer's symptoms, or who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Most of these people are of old age.
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What is Rett Syndrome?A nervous system disorder, Rett syndrome can reverse development of hand use and expressive language
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Stroke Preventive Health TipsStroke: loss of brain function(s) lack of blood flow supply to brain; schemia-caused by blockage; thrombosis, arterial embolism, or haemorrhage-eakage of blood. Unable move 1 or more limbs, understand, formulate speech, or see 1 side of visual field.
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Gerstmann's Syndrome: A Neurological Disorder - Perietal Lobe DamageGerstmann's Syndrome is neurological brain disorder, affecting the parietal lobe, result of a stroke & damage to a part of the brain. Rarely diagnosed in children and no permanent cure.
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Imperfectly PerfectBrief description of realizing and accepting a challenge in my daughter's speech. She is perfect, and she will forever inspire me.
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I was Diagnosed with a Conversion DisorderA conversion disorder often mimics a stroke. A person who has a conversion disorder has lost the function to one or more parts of the body.
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The Stroke Campaign StoriesMay is National Stroke Awareness Month. If you believe that you are too young or too healthy to suffer a stroke, think again and consider little Brendon who suffered a stroke in utero. -
A Spiritual Pick-Me-Up to Refresh Your DayNeed a spiritual pick-me-up? There is a wealth of strength and comfort in the Word of God (The Bible). Here are a few verses that help me and remind me of whom I belong to. -
Understanding the Screening and Diagnosis of Dementia in the ElderlyMost forms of dementia are more common in the elderly. Understanding how and when to screen for and diagnosis dementia in this population is critical to avoid missing a reversible cause of declining cognitive functioning.
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2010 Pennsylvania 12th District Race: Democrat Mark Critz and Republican Tim Burns Running Again After Special ElectionIn the special election to replace Democrat John Mutha, Mark Critz won a close race against Republican Tim Burns this spring. Now they have to do it all over again in a competitive mid-term election season. -
Favorite Children's Books: 10 Books for ToddlersMake the most out of the precious time you spend with your toddler reading. This list of 10 children's books get my two-year-old's finger-painted seal of approval.
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Rachel Coleman and Signing TimeWhen Signing Time comes to town - children with speech or hearing problems are there to meet her! -
Picture Communication Versus Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)Many times "picture communication" and "PECS" are used interchangeably, which can cause a lot of confusion as these are two very different methods. This article will clarify the difference between the two and offer a great suggestion on how to incorporate each.
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The Shower Stall MysteryThen it started---those sound effects, the kind like Meg Ryan made in her famous movie scene where she's faking an orgasm in the restaurant. The first time I heard the moaning and groaning I thought.... -
Today's Word is 'Aphasia'According to the National Aphasia Association, an estimated one million people in the United States have acquired aphasia, or about one in every two-hundred and fifty people. With that many individuals affected by this devastating language disorder wouldn't you think.... -
Explaining Rett SyndromeRett Syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopment disorder. This is condition that almost exclusively occurs in females. It happens about once in every 10,000-15,000 live female births, and it is seen in all racial and ethnic groups worldwide.
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