New diagnosis of verbal dyspraxia ()

[Guest guest]

Hi ! I just had to respond to you because just yesterday my son

received a diagnosis of Moderate Verbal Dyspraxia from a Developmental

Pediatrician. I have much of the same questions as you. The only one that I

can answer for you is regarding the differences between Apraxia and

Dyspraxia. My son's Dev. Ped. explained that to me yesterday. Apraxia (A

represents " Absence " ) of speech/language. A child with Apraxia could not

learn or would have great difficulty learning speech. Also some of what can

be learned is not retained. Dyspraxia (D represents dysfunction) of

speech/language. A child with Dyspraxia can learn language with more ease

than a Apraxic child but has difficulty in the long run with particular

sounds and speech intelligibility. A child with Dyspraxia also does not

" loose words " and retains what they learn. The Dr. also explained that there

probably would be learning difficulties in reading and writing when my son

reaches school age. There also would be some sounds that he cannot master.

Now my son receives speech therapy 2x weekly and oral motor therapy 1x

weekly. Her suggestion was that we do pick up OT starting with 1x weekly.

If you would like to contact me directly to compare notes as we learn

information I would love to talk with you. I am starting the Deeming Waiver

research today.

Best Wishes to You!

ralexa2698@...

[Guest guest]

Hi ! I would love to compare notes! Thanks for explaining the

difference between apraxia and dyspraxia. I guess my next step is to

find a developmental pediatrician. I think Braden's dyspraxia is

probably moderate,too, because people can understand him - just not

all of the time. Please let me know what you find out about the

Deeming Waiver. I need all the help I can get! I'll let you know if I

learn anything that is of use.

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> If you would like to contact me directly to compare notes as we

learn

> information I would love to talk with you. I am starting the

Deeming Waiver

> research today.

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> Best Wishes to You!

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> ralexa2698@a...