New to apraxia

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I am so glad I found this site. I have a 5 1/2 yr old Drake who has been

diagnosed with apraxia about 9 months ago. He attends speech, occupatioal,

and physical therapy twice a week at our local hospital. Drake also attends

his 2nd year of preschool 4 times a week at an early child education. Drake

has been in therapy since shortly after he turned two.

My husband and I often thought that he had a speech delay because when I was

5 months pregnant with him our 3.8yr old daughter passed away in an accident

and the doctors prescribed Adavant for me since I was unable to handle my

life at the time.

But, now my 4 year old son was diagnosed with apraxia his name is Dylan.

Dylan also attends speech and occupational therapy twice a week. Dylan also

attends preschool three times a week.

My husband is a full-time dad at home during the week and works weekends so

he is able to run the kids back and forth to therapy. I work full-time

and I am rarely ever able to attend therapy because of work. Sometimes I

feel real guilty I am unable to attend there therapy.

I recently enrolled my boys in karate and at the 2nd session a little girl

asked Drake what he was trying to say. I was explaining to her that he has

difficulty pronouncing his words.

I recently met with Drake's school teacher and speech therapist and they

would like to get him tested for ADHD which I am not really sure what ADHD

is. I know both of my sons are both very hyper. My son Drake will wake up

at 7:00am and stay up to about 11:00pm without taking a nap. I sometimes

feeling like I am going crazy. Sometimes I wish I was back at work when I

come home which I know I should not feel that way.

I also have a daugter who will be 2 in two weeks and she talks more than my

boys.

I was wondering if this would be genetic. I tell my family GOD took my

oldest daughter and gave me three other childern to Love. And, two

challenging boys. I was always told GOD never gives you more than you can

handle but sometimes it feels like I can't take no more.

Thanks,