Overcoming Apraxia

by Laura Baskall Smith

Overview

When a child isn't speaking, parents are often reassured that all children develop at their own pace. Many times, experts can't agree on what is normal and offer different advice. Understandably, parents may not know where to go or with whom to consult. In many instances, there is no cause for concern; however, in others late talking could be a symptom of a more serious problem. The outdated advice to "wait and see" can cause more damage than good.

In this unique and unparalleled book, Laura Baskall Smith, a speech/language pathologist (SLP) specializing in Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) candidly describes her daughter's personal journey with overcoming apraxia while providing expert resources and tips for parents and professionals. Having been a practicing SLP before the birth and diagnosis of her daughter, Laura offers her distinctive professional and personal perspectives being on both sides of this complex, neurological speech disorder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578575377
Publisher:	Laura Smith
Publication date:	10/20/2019
Pages:	166
Sales rank:	704,992
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.38(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Chapter 1 Her Arrival

Chapter 2 Milestones and Delays

Chapter 3 Evaluation and IEP

Chapter 4 Life Before Ashlynn

Chapter 5 The Journey Begins

Chapter 6 Starting Preschool

Chapter 7 Language Explosion

Chapter 8 Progress and Changes

Chapter 9 Finding Our People

Chapter 10 Training

Chapter 11 Private Practice

Chapter 12 Her Fight, Our Fight

Chapter 13 Overcoming Apraxia

Chapter 14 Additional Characteristics

Chapter 15 Specialists

Chapter 16 CEO/CFO of Special Needs Parenting

Chapter 17 The Big Picture

Chapter 18 Advocacy