Question for you Apraxia veterens

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My 22m. old son was just diagnosed with verbal apraxia. We've been told by

three professionals that he has NO other issues, just speech.

Like all parents, one of our first questions was, " Will he ever speak

normally " and " how long will it take to show progress, and for him to be

considered " normal " ? I can't seem to interpret whether our family service

coordinator (through EI) and our SLP are being " honest " for lack of better

words, or just trying to help soften the blow by sugar coating their response.

Both of them, who both happen to specialize in Apraxia, have said they expect by

the time he reaches Kindergarten, the apraxia will be a thing of the past and no

one will ever know the difference.

Now I was Thrilled to learn that, but... (there is always a but!) after

scouring the internet and educating myself as much as I possibly can in the last

two weeks, I'm starting to doubt their optimism. I don't think they would

blatently lie to us, but I just wonder whether they would say this so we don't

lose all hope. Would anyone care to share your opinions on this?

I've just got done watching several sound recording clips from www.debtsmart.com

and that child (the site moderator's child) also had NO other issues but at age

14, you can still tell he has difficulty speaking. I realize we are at a slight

advantage that we are starting therapy while he is still very young (he'll be

two at the end of April). Anyway, sorry this got so long but I would love to

hear from any of you who are willing to share your experience and opinions. We

have no idea what to expect for our little boy's future and that terrifies me.

Thank you!