Guest guest Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe my son. I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has anyone ever heard of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. Warm regards, ****************** (Rochester, NY) Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe my son. I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has anyone ever heard of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have a two year, I'm not sure how old your son is. My daughter fell off the milestone charts at 6 months and now we are back on schedule except for any mouth inssues (eating and talking). She has the diagnosis of low muscle tone, sensory integration, and apraxia. Muscle tone varies, our PT explained there are people that are very stiff (they constantly sit straight up in a chair) and others with low muscle tone are the ones that slouch in the chair. The low muscle tone will also probably tire more easily. I don't think we had any treatment especially for the low muscle tone, just to keep our daughter active (what toddler isn't active?) Our speech therapist said our daughter had some issues with oral motor planning, and as soon as she was showed how to do something she was fine. I think something these specialists are too cautious, but I would rather it be that way instead of not worrying enough. Hope this helps > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I don't think this doc knows what he/she is talking about. Some kids who don't talk may not have apraxia, and there are definitely kids who can talk who have apraxia! Low muscle tone is common in autism also, whether or not the affected child has apraxia. > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > ________________________________ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hi, my son will be 5 in November and he has low muscle tone specially on his face (baby cheeks), very low tone on his tongue, he couldn't move it, had a tongue trust pattern for eating, tongue protrusion and drools excessively. After I started the Pro Efa and Pro Epa I have seen a lot of improvement, even on his fine motor skills (grabing a pencil, scisors, etc), for the face, we have been doing a lot of exercises to improve his muscle tone as blowing bubbles, whistles, etc. It has been improving slowly. We have tried several SLPs until I found an angel named . It makes all the difference when they have knowledge about Apraxia (one of the ones I had said that my son didn't talk because he was " lazy and stubborn...) I will be starting on Vitam E today... > > I don't think this doc knows what he/she is talking about. Some kids > who don't talk may not have apraxia, and there are definitely kids who > can talk who have apraxia! > > Low muscle tone is common in autism also, whether or not the affected > child has apraxia. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I have a two year, I'm not sure how old your son is. My daughter fell off the milestone charts at 6 months and now we are back on schedule except for any mouth inssues (eating and talking). She has the diagnosis of low muscle tone, sensory integration, and apraxia. Muscle tone varies, our PT explained there are people that are very stiff (they constantly sit straight up in a chair) and others with low muscle tone are the ones that slouch in the chair. The low muscle tone will also probably tire more easily. I don't think we had any treatment especially for the low muscle tone, just to keep our daughter active (what toddler isn't active?) Our speech therapist said our daughter had some issues with oral motor planning, and as soon as she was showed how to do something she was fine. I think something these specialists are too cautious, but I would rather it be that way instead of not worrying enough. Hope this helps > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I don't think this doc knows what he/she is talking about. Some kids who don't talk may not have apraxia, and there are definitely kids who can talk who have apraxia! Low muscle tone is common in autism also, whether or not the affected child has apraxia. > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > ________________________________ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 > > > > I don't think this doc knows what he/she is talking about. Some > kids > > who don't talk may not have apraxia, and there are definitely kids > who > > can talk who have apraxia! > > > > Low muscle tone is common in autism also, whether or not the > affected > > child has apraxia. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: > > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 > > > > I don't think this doc knows what he/she is talking about. Some > kids > > who don't talk may not have apraxia, and there are definitely kids > who > > can talk who have apraxia! > > > > Low muscle tone is common in autism also, whether or not the > affected > > child has apraxia. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: > > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Who has told you that apraxia is a spectrum disorder? I know children that have been diagnosed with apraxia and they show no signs of anything on the spectrum (autism, PDD, etc.). Did your doctor tell you this? Thanks > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > ________________________________ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that > often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment > that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is > ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a > spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have > further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: > > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that > my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, > and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. > He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only > for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to > describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. > Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Apraxia is a totally different diagnosis from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The " Spectrum " part simply refers to the fact that there is range of severity of apraxia, from mild to profound, just like there is a range of severity of ASD from mild to profound. I didn't mean to confuse the issue, I was not saying that apraxia = autism. It doesn't. ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Field Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [ ] Re: low muscle tone? Who has told you that apraxia is a spectrum disorder? I know children that have been diagnosed with apraxia and they show no signs of anything on the spectrum (autism, PDD, etc.). Did your doctor tell you this? Thanks > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > ________________________________ > > From: <mailto: %40> > [mailto: <mailto: %40> ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > <mailto: %40> > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 , I think that meant that apraxia itself is a spectrum - meaning that it ranges from mild to severe - not that apraxia is on the autism/PDD spectrum. Kerri > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that > often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment > that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is > ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a > spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have > further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: > > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that > my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, > and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. > He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only > for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to > describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. > Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Who has told you that apraxia is a spectrum disorder? I know children that have been diagnosed with apraxia and they show no signs of anything on the spectrum (autism, PDD, etc.). Did your doctor tell you this? Thanks > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > ________________________________ > > From: > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that > often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment > that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is > ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a > spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have > further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: > > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that > my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, > and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. > He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only > for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to > describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. > Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Apraxia is a totally different diagnosis from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The " Spectrum " part simply refers to the fact that there is range of severity of apraxia, from mild to profound, just like there is a range of severity of ASD from mild to profound. I didn't mean to confuse the issue, I was not saying that apraxia = autism. It doesn't. ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Field Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [ ] Re: low muscle tone? Who has told you that apraxia is a spectrum disorder? I know children that have been diagnosed with apraxia and they show no signs of anything on the spectrum (autism, PDD, etc.). Did your doctor tell you this? Thanks > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > ________________________________ > > From: <mailto: %40> > [mailto: <mailto: %40> ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > <mailto: %40> > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 I wish there were some way to know which doctors I should take my son to, instead of playing it hit or miss. " Oakes, " <susan.oakes@...> wrote: Apraxia is a totally different diagnosis from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The " Spectrum " part simply refers to the fact that there is range of severity of apraxia, from mild to profound, just like there is a range of severity of ASD from mild to profound. I didn't mean to confuse the issue, I was not saying that apraxia = autism. It doesn't. ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Field Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: [ ] Re: low muscle tone? Who has told you that apraxia is a spectrum disorder? I know children that have been diagnosed with apraxia and they show no signs of anything on the spectrum (autism, PDD, etc.). Did your doctor tell you this? Thanks > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that often > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment that > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is ridiculous! > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a spectrum > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have further > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > ________________________________ > > From: <mailto: %40> > [mailto: <mailto: %40> ] On Behalf Of > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > <mailto: %40> > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that my son > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, and > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. He > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only for > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to describe > my son. > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. Has > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 " Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read this comment to mean there is a spectrum of severity for apraxia...and not to mean that apraxia is " on the spectrum " meaning " on the spectrum of autism/PDD " . " Exactly the way I intended it to be read :0) Warm regards, ****************** (Rochester, NY) Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of claudia.morris Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:13 PM Subject: [ ] Re: low muscle tone? > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that > often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment > that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is > ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a > spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have > further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: <mailto: %40> > > [mailto: <mailto: %40> ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > <mailto: %40> > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that > my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, > and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. > He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only > for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to > describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. > Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 THanks! It looks like I read the orginal incorrectly. I guess I will blame it on lack of sleep! Thanks for clarifying:) Sandy > > " Correct me if I'm wrong, but I read this comment to mean there is a > spectrum of severity for apraxia...and not to mean that apraxia > is " on the spectrum " meaning " on the spectrum of autism/PDD " . > " > Exactly the way I intended it to be read :0) > > Warm regards, > ****************** > (Rochester, NY) > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Have you gone to a good Developmental Pediatrician? ________________________________ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Gordon Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 8:51 AM Subject: RE: [ ] Re: low muscle tone? I wish there were some way to know which doctors I should take my son to, instead of playing it hit or miss. " Oakes, " <susan.oakes@... <mailto:susan.oakes%40xerox.com> > wrote: Apraxia is a totally different diagnosis from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The " Spectrum " part simply refers to the fact that there is range of severity of apraxia, from mild to profound, just like there is a range of severity of ASD from mild to profound. I didn't mean to confuse the issue, I was not saying that apraxia = autism. It doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I know I am a lil late responding but, my son has low muscle tone and was diagnosed with apraxia. before diagnosed as being a selective mute which was rediculous then given the diagnosis of global developmentally delayed, then apraxia, then come to find out it was none of the above but my son has duchenne muscular dystrophy. and that is why he has such problems talking as well as low muscle tone. A alt/ ast blood test showed to be much higher than normal limits so he was sent to a liver specialist and the liver doctor is actually the one who said well i think we should check his CPK levels cause his liver looks great and come to find out he is losing his muscle which is causing the high alt/ast levels. i just thought i would share that cause i have tried for 3 yrs to find out what was wrong with my son Of all the dr's he seen none even suspected DMD. I pray it is not the case with you child but is nice to rule it out. A simple cpk test will tell u if your child is losing more than a normal amount of muscle or if it is just low muscle tone. > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that > often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment > that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is > ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a > spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have > further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: > > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that > my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, > and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. > He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only > for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to > describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. > Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I know I am a lil late responding but, my son has low muscle tone and was diagnosed with apraxia. before diagnosed as being a selective mute which was rediculous then given the diagnosis of global developmentally delayed, then apraxia, then come to find out it was none of the above but my son has duchenne muscular dystrophy. and that is why he has such problems talking as well as low muscle tone. A alt/ ast blood test showed to be much higher than normal limits so he was sent to a liver specialist and the liver doctor is actually the one who said well i think we should check his CPK levels cause his liver looks great and come to find out he is losing his muscle which is causing the high alt/ast levels. i just thought i would share that cause i have tried for 3 yrs to find out what was wrong with my son Of all the dr's he seen none even suspected DMD. I pray it is not the case with you child but is nice to rule it out. A simple cpk test will tell u if your child is losing more than a normal amount of muscle or if it is just low muscle tone. > > > > Low muscle tone (hypotonia) is a neurological " soft sign " that > often > > accompanies apraxia (as I am sure you know). To me, the comment > that > > the " apraxia " diagnosis is only for those who are mute is > ridiculous! > > I believe that it is pretty widely accepted that apraxia is a > spectrum > > disorder (varying from mild to profound), isn't it? > > > > This sounds rather odd to me. Perhaps some others will have > further > > insight, but I would be wary of this. Just my 2 cents. > > > > Warm regards, > > ****************** > > (Rochester, NY) > > Mom to , 3.4 years, Verbal Apraxia > > & , 1.2 years (and babbling away!) > > > > > > ________________________________ > > > > From: > > [mailto: ] On Behalf Of > > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 12:09 AM > > > > Subject: [ ] low muscle tone? > > > > > > > > I took my son to a neurodevelopmental pediatrician who said that > my son > > had low muscle tone, and this was the cause of his speech/language > > problem. He also said that my son could use some physical therapy, > and > > he's suggesting an evaluation -- I'm excited about that prospect. > He > > took the old school line that the diagnosis of " apraxia " was only > for > > people who didn't speak at all, so he wouldn't be using it to > describe > > my son. > > > > I can't imagine Humana accepting the " low muscle tone " diagnosis. > Has > > anyone ever heard of this? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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