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Talk to me about apraxia.

abs05abs05 member
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We got an official diagnosis today by DD's speech therapist.  I am not even remotely surprised and have been waiting for this for almost a year now.  Everyone was very quick to dismiss DD's lack of speech due to tubes/hearing loss, but I was always skeptical.  With good reason!  haha.

So, even though I am not surprised I am still trying to wrap my head around what this means for the future.  We do not qualify for services through EI.  In our area you have to have less than 10 words to get help, and approximations count.  Will a diagnosis change that?  What about help through the school district? Will a diagnosis help that come November when DD turns 3?  I'm sure it varies by area, but I'd love any insight anyone can offer.

Final question:  Any books or other websites you would recommend? 

One of my IRL friends has a son wiith apraxia.  They are in ST 5x a day.  If that is the path we are on I think I am about to get very overwhelmed very fast.

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  • ABColeslawABColeslaw member
    It surprises me to hear what qualifies you for EI in some areas and not in others.  I would think with a diagnosis like Apraxia you would get services, but who knows with EI.  How old is your little girl? Will your insurance cover private speech
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    imageABColeslaw:
    It surprises me to hear what qualifies you for EI in some areas and not in others.  I would think with a diag
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  • rsweethartrsweethart member
    In my area, a diagnosis would get you EI services.  Our private insurance only covered a certain number of ST sessions, so we applied for Medical Assistance using the Apraxia diagnosis to get more therapy.  My daughter is almost 6 now, she curre
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  • Deborah621Deborah621 member
    My son has suspected Apraxia and PDDNOS. Right now I am reading Speaking of Apraxia and so far it is wonderful. It covers all the basics, and is written by a mom of a girl with CAS. I am also surprised that you do not qualify for EI. Hopefully a diagnosis
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  • smllnuggettsmllnuggett
    Check out ur states regulations for disabilities. I would think a diagnosis would bring some kind of assistance ur way. My ds is also thought to have apraxia. Luckily, he qualifies for ei services. He was also just dx w/autism which gives him free prescho
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