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Apraxia: Getting a Diagnosis and Services

Now that you know what apraxia is (and if you don’t, head on over here for a definition and here for some signs and symptoms), maybe you think your kiddo might have it.

There are a few different opinions out there about who actually gives the “official” diagnosis of childhood apraxia of speech.

Some people think it’s a pediatrician, others believe it’s a neurologist (since it has neurological origins), and then there are those of us who understand that an SLP is really the professional that is qualified to give the diagnosis of CAS.

Another reason why it’s so important to find an SLP who knows their stuff when it comes to CAS. Unfortunately there’s not one test that can be given to confidently give a diagnosis of CAS.

Trained SLPs will look at a number of areas, including:

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Apraxia: Red Flags and Symptoms

The frustration is real. child with head down on hands

Your child is two and still not saying any words, or at least not consistently.
But he understands EVERYTHING… sometimes too well!
So why isn’t he talking yet.
At first it was cute, giving the puppy dog eyes and following directions like a little saint… I mean, he is adorable and everyone else seems to think so ?
But now the struggle is settling in more.
This whole throwing a tantrum over seemingly nothing, or the moments when he looks at you and really seems to want to tell you something but no words are coming out, or the hitting…. Let’s not even start down that rabbit trail… I mean, this just isn’t cute anymore.
Your sweet little angel seems to be transforming into someone you don’t even recognize.

Your child may be showing symptoms of Childhood of Apraxia (or CAS as it’s often called). Check out more about what this means and how common it is over here.
But how do you know if that’s really what it is and not just a case of the terrible twos?

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What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

Have you ever had something on the tip of your tongue and you just couldn’t get it out?
You know, like when you’re trying to think of that actor’s name in the movie you just saw.
Or the name of your cousin’s new boyfriend you just saw a Christmas.
Or the place where you saw your coworker outside of work.
You know it’s in there, and you wanna tell someone about it, but for some reason you just can’t get it out.

Now imagine if that was your experience every time you tried to speak.
You try to think of the word, maybe you make some sort of gesture to help you, or think of other words that are similar but not exactly what you wanted to say.
All the while the listener is sitting and staring at you, wondering what the heck is going on with you and why can’t you just say it already…
Ugh… how frustrating would that be??

boy holding a ball shouting

While this isn’t exactly what’s going on when it comes to childhood apraxia of speech, those feelings of frustration can be very similar.

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