Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hi , I just have one question: How did you get him to sit still and play. I have been chasing Hailey for 5 years. Im so tired...lol She too has apraxia...please let me know if you find out any info on your theory. Hailey keeps on going like the energizer bunny..lol > > I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia > is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia > is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> > As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized > that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. > Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my > mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving > me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he > was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ > the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you > all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a > child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his > siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing > him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally > shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay > still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. > Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but > nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am > checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One > of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her > to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that > was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not > lying; she cannot do it. <br> > I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he > began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has > anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is > interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same > time? <br> > I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his > freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he > no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he > was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to > see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech > therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid > of time on a regular basis? <br> > This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with > it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what > is happening. <br> > Thanks for the input in advance. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Two things: 1. Apraxia IS a tor planning issue. The brain knows what it wants to say, but it can't quite tell the mouth to form the words. 2. Often, toddlers " halt " one skill when learning another one, because they cannot work on two skills at once. I believe that's been a topic of discussion on the group before. A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... ________________________________ From: MosaicDS on behalf of Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 6:28 PM To: MosaicDS Subject: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 UGH! That was SUPPOSED to say, " MOTOR planning issue, " not " tor planning issue. " Sorryyboard keep sticking. I guess I'm gonna have to get out the canned air and clean off all the dust! A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... ________________________________ From: MosaicDS on behalf of , - Kenton County Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 9:13 PM To: MosaicDS Subject: RE: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? Two things: 1. Apraxia IS a tor planning issue. The brain knows what it wants to say, but it can't quite tell the mouth to form the words. 2. Often, toddlers " halt " one skill when learning another one, because they cannot work on two skills at once. I believe that's been a topic of discussion on the group before. A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... <mailto:cynthia.jones%40kenton.kyschools.us> ________________________________ From: MosaicDS <mailto:MosaicDS%40yahoogroups.com> on behalf of Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 6:28 PM To: MosaicDS <mailto:MosaicDS%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Okay , It's is only cruel if you replace the " leash " portion with an actual one LOL I had one when I was a kid and I had one for Trey when we went to Disneyland in CA back '01.....The harness slipped over his head and velcroed about his torso and the " handle " or " leash " portion of it was detachable....I was very tempted to replace it with one of thos retractable dog leashes (like a 16 footer LOL) because it just wasn't long enough LOL I wish I could find another one for Austin.....I can't find them anywhere! And the funny thing was that I bought Trey's @ Wal-Mart....can't find one now.... Â Blessings Abound, (Becky) Rowe Family Assistance Coordinator IMDSA Conference July 10-12, 2009 rdrsfan31@... Mom to Trey (8 ADHD) & Austin (5 MDS) Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I have one for Molly. Any time anyone looks at me funny, I just say, " Have you ever lost a Deaf child in a crowd of people? " I got mine at Walmart. They also have them at Meijer. Becky, I think we had this conversation a few months ago. You still never found one? Would you like me to get one and send it to you? I know I'd be terrified to go a lot of places with Molly if I didn't have mine. A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... ________________________________ From: MosaicDS on behalf of Becky Rowe Sent: Tue 6/17/2008 8:48 AM To: MosaicDS Subject: Re: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? Okay , It's is only cruel if you replace the " leash " portion with an actual one LOL I had one when I was a kid and I had one for Trey when we went to Disneyland in CA back '01.....The harness slipped over his head and velcroed about his torso and the " handle " or " leash " portion of it was detachable....I was very tempted to replace it with one of thos retractable dog leashes (like a 16 footer LOL) because it just wasn't long enough LOL I wish I could find another one for Austin.....I can't find them anywhere! And the funny thing was that I bought Trey's @ Wal-Mart....can't find one now.... Blessings Abound, (Becky) Rowe Family Assistance Coordinator IMDSA Conference July 10-12, 2009 rdrsfan31@... <mailto:rdrsfan31%40yahoo.com> Mom to Trey (8 ADHD) & Austin (5 MDS) Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 OH that would be great! And just let me know how much it is and I'll reimburse you...I've even tried Lowes for heaven's sake (that's where I find most of the Kids Safety First products like the lock for the Oven & Fridge) and they didn't have it. It's so frustrating honestly LOL  Blessings Abound, (Becky) Rowe Family Assistance Coordinator IMDSA Conference July 10-12, 2009 rdrsfan31@... Mom to Trey (8 ADHD) & Austin (5 MDS) Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 The next time I'm at Walmart (I go at LEAST once a week!), I'll pick one up for you. Why don't you send me your mailing address in a private e-mail -- either cynthia.jones@... or crickett@... A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... ________________________________ From: MosaicDS on behalf of Becky Rowe Sent: Tue 6/17/2008 9:37 AM To: MosaicDS Subject: Re: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? OH that would be great! And just let me know how much it is and I'll reimburse you...I've even tried Lowes for heaven's sake (that's where I find most of the Kids Safety First products like the lock for the Oven & Fridge) and they didn't have it. It's so frustrating honestly LOL Blessings Abound, (Becky) Rowe Family Assistance Coordinator IMDSA Conference July 10-12, 2009 rdrsfan31@... <mailto:rdrsfan31%40yahoo.com> Mom to Trey (8 ADHD) & Austin (5 MDS) Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 For me, it is the darn laptop. I type too fast for itand it is smaller than my computer. (This one is the kids.) <br> > > UGH! That was SUPPOSED to say, " MOTOR planning issue, " not " tor planning issue. " Sorryyboard keep sticking. I guess I'm gonna have to get out the canned air and clean off all the dust! > > A. > Special Educator > Simon Kenton HS > 11132 Madison Pk. > Independence, KY 41051 > (859)960-0348 > cynthia.jones@... > > ________________________________ > > From: MosaicDS on behalf of , - Kenton County > Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 9:13 PM > To: MosaicDS > Subject: RE: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? > > > > Two things: > > 1. Apraxia IS a tor planning issue. The brain knows what it wants to say, but it can't quite tell the mouth to form the words. > 2. Often, toddlers " halt " one skill when learning another one, because they cannot work on two skills at once. I believe that's been a topic of discussion on the group before. > > A. > Special Educator > Simon Kenton HS > 11132 Madison Pk. > Independence, KY 41051 > (859)960-0348 > cynthia.jones@... <mailto:cynthia.jones%40kenton.kyschools.us> > > ________________________________ > > From: MosaicDS <mailto:MosaicDS%40yahoogroups.com> on behalf of > Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 6:28 PM > To: MosaicDS <mailto:MosaicDS%40yahoogroups.com> > Subject: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? > > I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia > is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia > is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> > As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized > that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. > Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my > mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving > me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he > was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ > the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you > all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a > child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his > siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing > him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally > shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay > still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. > Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but > nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am > checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One > of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her > to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that > was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not > lying; she cannot do it. <br> > I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he > began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has > anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is > interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same > time? <br> > I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his > freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he > no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he > was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to > see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech > therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid > of time on a regular basis? <br> > This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with > it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what > is happening. <br> > Thanks for the input in advance. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 UGH.... SOrry for the spelling errors. I know how to spell similarity and this laptop is driving me CRAZY..... SUSAN > > > > Two things: > > > > 1. Apraxia IS a tor planning issue. The brain knows what it wants > to say, but it can't quite tell the mouth to form the words. > > 2. Often, toddlers " halt " one skill when learning another one, > because they cannot work on two skills at once. I believe that's > been a topic of discussion on the group before. > > > > A. > > Special Educator > > Simon Kenton HS > > 11132 Madison Pk. > > Independence, KY 41051 > > (859)960-0348 > > cynthia.jones@ > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: MosaicDS on behalf of > > Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 6:28 PM > > To: MosaicDS > > Subject: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? > > > > > > > > I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia > > is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia > > is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> > > As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized > > that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. > > Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my > > mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, > driving > > me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and > he > > was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ > > the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know > you > > all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a > > child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his > > siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing > > him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally > > shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay > > still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. > > Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but > > nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am > > checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. > One > > of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for > her > > to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought > that > > was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not > > lying; she cannot do it. <br> > > I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he > > began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has > > anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is > > interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same > > time? <br> > > I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his > > freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " > he > > no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when > he > > was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned > to > > see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why > speech > > therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a > perid > > of time on a regular basis? <br> > > This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll > with > > it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see > what > > is happening. <br> > > Thanks for the input in advance. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 I think in someway about movement and speech you are correct. Isabella also lost her speech when she started to walk. The really strange thing is since we got OT and they move her around a lot she she babble more when they leave. It is almost like they woke her speech up. They think it is a sensory issue. Does he speak more when he is done running around? I am going to start to watch if Isabella speaks when she is walking or running, I don't think she does. I think she does it when she is done moving? This is very interesting that you also noticed that. Sue Isabella 18 months mds " , - Kenton County " wrote: The next time I'm at Walmart (I go at LEAST once a week!), I'll pick one up for you. Why don't you send me your mailing address in a private e-mail -- either cynthia.jones@... or crickett@... A. Special Educator Simon Kenton HS 11132 Madison Pk. Independence, KY 41051 (859)960-0348 cynthia.jones@... ________________________________ From: MosaicDS on behalf of Becky Rowe Sent: Tue 6/17/2008 9:37 AM To: MosaicDS Subject: Re: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? OH that would be great! And just let me know how much it is and I'll reimburse you...I've even tried Lowes for heaven's sake (that's where I find most of the Kids Safety First products like the lock for the Oven & Fridge) and they didn't have it. It's so frustrating honestly LOL Blessings Abound, (Becky) Rowe Family Assistance Coordinator IMDSA Conference July 10-12, 2009 rdrsfan31@... <mailto:rdrsfan31%40yahoo.com> Mom to Trey (8 ADHD) & Austin (5 MDS) Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hi , AT least you can blame it on the laptop. lol I just cant spell....lol > > > > > > Two things: > > > > > > 1. Apraxia IS a tor planning issue. The brain knows what it > wants > > to say, but it can't quite tell the mouth to form the words. > > > 2. Often, toddlers " halt " one skill when learning another one, > > because they cannot work on two skills at once. I believe that's > > been a topic of discussion on the group before. > > > > > > A. > > > Special Educator > > > Simon Kenton HS > > > 11132 Madison Pk. > > > Independence, KY 41051 > > > (859)960-0348 > > > cynthia.jones@ > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > > > From: MosaicDS on behalf of > > > Sent: Mon 6/16/2008 6:28 PM > > > To: MosaicDS > > > Subject: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? > > > > > > > > > > > > I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia > > > is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some > Apraxia > > > is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> > > > As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I > realized > > > that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. > > > Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my > > > mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, > > driving > > > me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment > and > > he > > > was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to > employ > > > the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know > > you > > > all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a > > > child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his > > > siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing > > > him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally > > > shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay > > > still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his > siblings. > > > Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but > > > nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I > am > > > checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. > > One > > > of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for > > her > > > to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought > > that > > > was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not > > > lying; she cannot do it. <br> > > > I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since > he > > > began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has > > > anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " > is > > > interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the > same > > > time? <br> > > > I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have > his > > > freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went > SILENT " AND " > > he > > > no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did > when > > he > > > was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I > ned > > to > > > see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why > > speech > > > therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a > > perid > > > of time on a regular basis? <br> > > > This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll > > with > > > it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see > > what > > > is happening. <br> > > > Thanks for the input in advance. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Oh my goodness!!! I was so excited to see this email. Kaylee had the EXACT SAME LOSS OF SPEECH!!!  Kaylee had a great little vocabulary going, I almost wondered if she even needed speech because she had so many clear words and seemed to be picking up more so rapidly. I remember telling my older kids that as soon as she learned to walk her speech would really take off. Instead, at 19 months, as soon as she began walking, she fell absolutely silent. She even lost basic, key words like mama. I was crushed and even began to believe that she may have autism.  That was almost a year ago and she has regained very, very little speech. I am comforted to hear that she picked up mama again and she has started to try to make sounds again but she still is not even close to what she had a year ago.  What do we do??? Will they just eventually get it back???  Help!!! Sandy Subject: Apraxia related to movement? Possibly? To: MosaicDS Date: Monday, June 16, 2008, 6:28 PM I know from what I have read that any type of Apraxia is " neurological " in order; although, I have read that some Apraxia is ideopathic (unknown origin).<br> As I sat and recapped Charlie Hart's " onset " of Apraxia, I realized that he had a drastic decline in speech when he began to walk. Anyways....lately, he has been running up and down the hall of my mother's house, going from room to room, cabinet to cabinet, driving me crazy!!!! We thought it was because it is a new environment and he was just " checking it out " . It got so bad that we decided to employ the use of a children's restraint harness (like a leash); I know you all have seen them before? I used to think it was awful to have a child on a leash. Anyway...so, I made him sit and play with his siblings in one spot (partly because I was worn out from chasing him). THE MOST AMAZING THINK BEGAN TO HAPPEN!!! I was totally shocked. After his initial " crying " because I was makinghim stay still, he began to play and interact " VERBALLY " with his siblings. Most of what he was saying was unintelligible at that point, but nonetheless he was talking!!! I still cannot pinpoint why, but I am checking into the neural pathways in the brain to figure out why. One of my daughters then cmmented that it was totally impossible for her to " walk and chew gum simultaneously " . I laughed, but I thought that was quite odd. She insists it is true and I verified she is not lying; she cannot do it. <br> I got to thinking about how active Charlie Hart is and how since he began to walk and run that he has not spoken hardly at all. Has anyone heard of this occurring? Could it be that his " movement " is interfering with his " speech " because he cannot do both at the same time? <br> I tested my theory by removing the harness and letting him have his freedom of movement again; all of the sudden, he went SILENT " AND " he no longer paid attention to anything I was saying like he did when he was sitting in one place. <br> What is happening here? Maybe I ned to see a neurologist for him and explain all of this? Is this why speech therapy works because they sit in a confined environment for a perid of time on a regular basis? <br> This is very odd to have witnessed this, but I am going to roll with it and I need some help decidig on who to go to in order to see what is happening. <br> Thanks for the input in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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