Childrensapraxianet - EFA/EPA

[Guest guest]

Hi Elissa,

Don't feel bad for not having heard of the effects of EFAs and EPAs

on Apraxia. Many SLPs haven't, and I think a lot of parents are

just frustrated because we aren't on the same page as our children's

care givers in regard to appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and

therapies. The fact that you've joined this group shows you're

trying to do your part to remedy that, and I think that's great.

The Late Talker and the Out-of-Synch Child are must reads, I think,

for SLPs and OTs. My own experience tells me that there is such an

overlap of symptoms for Sensory Integration/Processing and speech

delay that there should be greater crossover and " cross training "

between OTs and SLPs. It seems like the ideal SLP would be well-

versed in oral-motor therapies and SI trained. I hope you will

chime in to some of the posts. It would be great to get your

perspective, shaped by your expertise and experience. Any advice

you can give on appropriate therapy techniques, including your take

on PROMPT would be much appreciated!

Thanks for joining and welcome!

Kristi

(mom to 25 mos old boy with suspected apraxia and some SI issues)