About this episode
Hey Friends~
This episode is part 2 of the series “When Communication is Hard.”
Today we’re talking about childhood apraxia of speech and other motor speech disorders—what they are, and why speech can be so effort-filled for some kids. If your child knows what they want to say but can’t consistently get the words out, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
We’ll also talk about why “just practice” often backfires and what kinds of support actually help at home.
I am glad you are here, your child will be, too!
Always cheering you on!
Dinalynn
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