Comments on: FAQ’s

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:21:24 +0000

Hi Amy,
When my son turned three he lost all of his services and then transitioned into the public school system. This seems to be the norm throughout the states. Through the public school system he qualified for only one hour of group speech therapy per week. This occurs during his preschool time. He attends preschool 4 days a week, for about 3 hours a day. He is pulled out for his group speech therapy. This really is not enough speech therapy for him, so in addition he also attends private speech lessons twice a week for 30 minutes each sessions.
It really is hard because more often than not, children with Apraxia need much more therapy then they are given through the public school system. Often times parents have to really put up a fight for more services, or pay privately.
So the public school system pays for a wonderful preschool program and one hour group speech therapy with an SLP . We pay for two private one on one speech lessons per week .
Basically when your son turns three the public school will come in and asses him . They will do testing and determine what they will offer you. I highly recommend not signing anything until you really sleep on it and think about things for a few days. A very good idea to have a professional, or someone who really knows take a look at what you are offered, and be sure this is appropriate treatment for your child.
I Wish you all the best with your son. Thank you for leaving a comment, hope this helps.
Love,
Jen

By: Amy Shelton

Amy Shelton — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:29:41 +0000

Lots of very helpful information! My recently turned 2 year old son has been diagnosed with apraxia of speech from his private SLP that we have been seeing for around 6 months now. We are going in Sept. to visit a Developmental Pediatrician to hopefully receive the “official” diagnosis. I was wanting to know what kind of early childhood development services you are receiving through your school? My concern is when my child turns 3 he will not receive the special service custom for him through the school. I am searching for any and all information I can to make an informed decision on what would be the best situation to suit his needs. I have read your entire blog and you have given me such inspiration and encouragement to face the frustration of it all.
I would love to hear from you any guidance that you may be able to give to me.
God bless you and your family!

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:41:10 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to do this!!! This was very helpful to read.

By: heather

heather — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:59:53 +0000

what a great list of FAQs!! thanks so much for listing it all out, very helpful!

By: monica

monica — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:06:16 +0000

Excellent post! You covered so much awesome information. The only thing I would add is that if you can’t seem to find a SLP in your area that is trained in treatments for Apraxia that you might suggest extra training for them. Jack’s SLP through Early On in Michigan worked with Jack for a time and then brought up attending a session on PROMPT and her board of directors went for it! She gets extra training and Jack as well as others that come after him will benefit!