This video highlights the journey of a child with childhood Apraxia of speech (CAS). The child was diagnosed at the age of 3, and initially struggled with speech, his family sought help after his frustration and inability to speak persisted with dedicated therapy focused on improving facial muscle coordination, motor patterns, and sound production, the child began to make progress. Though he hasn’t yet mastered conversational speech, he’s now able to produce vowels, consonants, and some words. His speech therapist remains hopeful for his continued progress, offering encouragement to other families facing similar challenges.
Simple OT Tips to Encourage Your Baby’s Crawling Journey
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