columbus ohio support group?

[Guest guest]

I live in Columbus, OH and was wondering if anyone knew if there was a support

group for

apraxia/speech-related challenges in this area (or if you live in this area and

are interested

in starting one). I found a link on Speechville for a group, but the link wasn't

active anymore.

Thanks,

Jen

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen,

There are two parent support groups in Cincinnati. One at Children's

hospital and the other one at St. Rita's school for the deaf that has

a LOFT (language opportunities for toddlers) that starts at 6 weeks

through 5 years old. Its a mix of typical kids, deaf, hard of hearing

and apraxic kids. ITs a total communication environment. THen starting

at Kindergarten, there's a separate program called " Sign n Say " that

is only for apraxic kids and it goes up to 5th grade. Every child

there has apraxia and it is an awesome program. THe parent group at

St. Rita's is open to all parents whose child has apraxia, not just

those who attend St. Rita. In addition, there is an apraxia clinic

at Children's hospital here. Dr. Amy Neumeyer, who ran the clinic,

left this summer to go up to Columbus. Rumor had it that she was

starting up an apraxia clinic there, but I don't know for sure. There

was a parent from Dayton who started up a parent support and play

group, if I find her info, I'll post that later.

Hope that helps.

Lori

>

> I live in Columbus, OH and was wondering if anyone knew if there was

a support group for

> apraxia/speech-related challenges in this area (or if you live in

this area and are interested

> in starting one). I found a link on Speechville for a group, but the

link wasn't active anymore.

>

> Thanks,

>

> Jen

>