tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6447892187739221541.post1553658407102335936..comments2023-07-29T03:49:14.809-04:00Comments on Apraxia-KIDS - Every Child Deserves a Voice: A Bit of an AccentApraxia-KIDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17484018071197731716noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6447892187739221541.post-59856917791321339662012-04-12T21:59:37.343-04:002012-04-12T21:59:37.343-04:00we've experienced kind of the same situations ...we've experienced kind of the same situations and I truly believe in my heart that I feel it more than my son does; due to his developmental delays, he never notices when people are mean to him. It just encourages me to keep trudging along to his various therapies all in the hopes that ONE DAY they'll (the apraxia and the delays) all be in the past. TFS! Good to know I'm not alone in my thoughts :)kate bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456289047647548081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6447892187739221541.post-65832768803236931352012-03-21T20:44:38.370-04:002012-03-21T20:44:38.370-04:00David thank u for your blog ,,i have a 4 year old ...David thank u for your blog ,,i have a 4 year old son with apraxia and just today i was talking to my sister about my son fitting in,and if he would be made fun of you help ease some of my concerns,thank youginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431208285763344023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6447892187739221541.post-11403897067864624442012-03-15T14:31:42.032-04:002012-03-15T14:31:42.032-04:00Our 15 year old son, who has been diagnosed w/apra...Our 15 year old son, who has been diagnosed w/apraxia as well as a language processing disorder, has come across a similar situation. Several times kids have asked him where he is from because they think he has an accent. At first it bothered him...and we joked around saying he could tell them he was from a different country (his choice), but then we decided he simply could state his city, and then say "and where are you from?" Thankfully he hasn't been asked this in awhile. What has been happening now, though, is that he doesn't want to order at a restuarant or fast food place because he feels he will not be understood. This is something he is working on with his wonderful speech therapist.Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569356797294524939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6447892187739221541.post-54444473000573948122012-03-15T09:34:33.351-04:002012-03-15T09:34:33.351-04:00I have had similar concerns and experiences with m...I have had similar concerns and experiences with my son who is now 6. He wanted to play hockey with two boys on the street and as usual was great with his entry "Hi" but after that his ability to be easily understood kind of drops off. I was ready to interject when one of the boys said to the other, "It's ok, I think he is speaking french." They then proceeded to use charades to communicate. We were just visiting so I let it go without intervening. I have discovered that after 4 or 5, there is a significant difference as the kids are into more complex co-operative play as opposed to the paralel play that they did when they were younger. The more complex play involves more language which often leaves our kids out. I have tended to stay nearby as David mentioned when we are at the park etc. I am also prepared with a brief statement for the other kids. "Ewan can't say as many words as you can but he understands everything you say. If you don't understand what he says, ask him to show you becuase he is really good at charades." That seems to bridge the gap a little. Setting up more structured activities that you assist with helps too when you are hosting playdates.Robin McMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409399149168469344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6447892187739221541.post-48360376172439328732012-03-14T12:44:01.660-04:002012-03-14T12:44:01.660-04:00Our son, now 15, has a language processing disorde...Our son, now 15, has a language processing disorder as well as speech apraxia...he too has been asked about his accent...kids have asked him .."so, where are you from?" At first it bothered him...and we jokingly discussed whether or not he should say he's from a foreign country...but we decided he should simply state the city where he lives and then ask in reply: "and where are you from?" We are thankful and grateful for those who have become his friends and enjoy his company...albeit he probably doesn't have as many friends as some and doesn't get called as often to do things, but nonetheless, we are grateful to everyone who accepts him as is :-)Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569356797294524939noreply@blogger.com