Feeling Emotional - New to Group

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Wondering if there happens to be a support group in the Dallas / Plano Texas for

Apraxia. My 4 year old son was diagnosed with Mild Apraxia in May. In therapy

through the Summer and making gains. I just have my days. Especially ones like

today. When I picked him up from preschool and he playing alone in a corner

looking at books, while the other children are playing together and doing a

craft. Normally he does the craft but today, he decided not to participate.

The teacher says he's not talking much at school. It just breaks my heart

because I know he's a different child with me than he is with others that can't

understand his words / sentences. I don't think he has the confidence to

attempt to talk. I thought I would be strong as my oldest who is now 6, was a

late talker and had severe articulation disorder was able to get caught up by 4

1/2 and start Kindergarten at 5. I feel alone with this. Sad at times...And

guilty putting him in preschool 3 days a week. On school days he says " awwww "

as in " bummer " put goes without a fuss. I know he'd probably rather be home

with me, playing & communicating. Any others struggle with these thoughts? How

did you pull through? I'm just broken today with that image of him alone in the

corner. The teacher told me she really tried to get him to participate today,

but he just denied her. It's a new school for us. I feel good about the

school and teachers....Just feel for my little one! Thanks for letting me get

that out!-