Any others with JUST verbal apraxia?

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It seems that in all of the posts I read, the children have some sort

of other disability or developmental problem along with the apraxia.

Are there some children with JUST apraxia? The info I have researched

said it is rare to have " pure " apraxia, but speech therapist said it

is very common... ???

My daughter Madison was diagnosed a couple of months ago w/ verbal

apraxia. The pediatrician and speech therapist said they do not see

any other type problems. She is very intelligent, great receptive

abilities, no drooling, no eating/swallowing/sucking problems, no

sensory problems, etc. We have an appt. with a pediatric neuro. in

March (earliest we could get!) just to satisfy my worry and make sure

there is nothing else there!

I see some improvement in her speech since starting therapy-more

verbalization, more words, though not really understandable to

others. Sometimes I wonder if the apraxia diagnosis is accurate,

maybe she is just a late talker, especially since she has none of the

other symptoms/problems that I see other parents describe. Am I

kidding myself?? Sometimes I feel out of place on this board b/c our

only problem is she can't articulate her words. Am I alone?? Anyone

else with just a speech problem??

Any input is appreciated!

Tricia