Are Apraxia treatments helpful for Dysarthria?

[Guest guest]

I joined this wonderful group because our SLP suspected Apraxia in our 28 month

old son. You have been a wonderful source of information and support for me and

I am so grateful for that. I need to ask your advice again. I'm very confused.

After getting a 2nd and 3rd opinion, all of the SLP's agree now that it is

probably Dysarthria. Prior to this I had never heard of Dysarthria, this is all

new to me. They explained that although Dysarthria and apraxia are often

comorbid, that in this case they felt strongly that my son only had Dysarthria

and is not apraxic.

We are currently doing the sensory brushing, the fish Oils and I am searching

for a PROMPT therapist. Am I barking up the wrong tree with these treatments for

Dysarthria? Are they only effective for Apraxia? Where do I found out more

information? What is the prognosis for Dysarthria? Please help lead me in the

right direction. I am a young Mom just beginning this journey and he is my only

child. I don't know where to start. Thank you!

P.S. He is currently in the Early Intervetion Program and receives PT, OT and

SLT, and Music Therapy.