Praxis
This is the classic article that explains why speaking is much more than using speech sounds like consonants, and even vowel sounds. Talking begins with breath support, and continues when that breath promotes voice, and then intonation. Our gestalt language processors are ‘musical kids’ who need whole-body support when they are faced with motor planning challenges. This popular article is yours to read and share — right here!
Please excuse the out-dated language in this and all of these articles.
If I could revise these published articles, I would honor the now-preferred ‘identify first’ language.
Marge’s second-most-read article series expands on the article, ‘When Speech Gets Stuck.’ The levels of support for dyspraxic speech access are detailed here so you can use them to support your child at each level. A must read and “must share“ article!
Please excuse the out-dated language in this and all of these articles.
If I could revise these published articles, I would honor the now-preferred ‘identify first’ language.