As the parent of a child with apraxia, I have often found connecting with best-fit literacy resources for my son to be challenging. It’s been quite a search but I have collected a group of resources I find incredibly useful for my son, and that I continue to find especially useful when reading with other children who have speech and language issues, including apraxia. So, … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to the Moms of Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (Guest Post by Janelle Bennett)
To the moms overcoming Apraxia, I see you. At first, when writing down my thoughts about the 2017 National Conference on Apraxia of Speech, I wanted to talk about what I had learned. We all know how challenging it can be to find information about Apraxia! However, when I started writing, I realized I had to put into practice what I had just been taught. In her lecture at … [Read more...]
“Getting it Right From the Start” Preparing for a Successful School Entry for Children with CAS
With contributions from Robin McMillan Happy (??!!?) September everyone! The school year is almost upon us. And for many parents of children with CAS, this can be a stressful, and even perhaps scary, time. There are a BUNCH of amazing resources about school and education on the CASANA website that you should absolutely check out. Our favourites include IEP guidance, Letters … [Read more...]
Apraxia Awareness Day 2016
Did you know that Apraxia Awareness Day is observed every year on May 14th? May 14th is our opportunity as an Apraxia community to shine! CASANA has some great suggestions for celebrating the day (check out the full list HERE), including having a proclamation made by your local municipal, provincial or federal government. Currently a request is in process with the Ontario … [Read more...]
Petition for CAS services, diagnosis & awareness
Liesa of Goderich, Ontario has a 3 year old daughter with CAS. She has been working with her MPP to design a petition that can be filed with the Government of Ontario and she's looking for YOUR help! Download this petition (click on the image), print it and get TWO signatures on the bottom. Then mail it in to Lisa Thompson, MPP – Room 425, Legislative Building, … [Read more...]
