by Karina Richland | Apr 13, 2026 | A PRIDE Post, Apraxia of Speech, Multisensory
Teaching a child to read is a journey of connecting sounds to symbols. For most children, this happens relatively naturally with the right instruction. But for students with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), the bridge between the brain’s intent to say a word and the...
by Karina Richland | Jan 22, 2025 | A PRIDE Post, Apraxia of Speech, Decodable Books, Uncategorized
What is Apraxia of Speech and How Does it Impact Reading? Apraxia of speech is a motor speech disorder. This means that a child with apraxia has difficulty making accurate movements when speaking. It’s not because they don’t know what they want to say,...
by Karina Richland | Feb 28, 2024 | ADHD, Apraxia of Speech, Auditory Processing Disorder, Diverse Learners, Dyslexia, Language & Reading, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Multisensory Teaching, Reading Disability, Reading Skills
Reading is a fundamental skill that serves as the cornerstone for lifelong learning and success. However, for students with learning differences, mastering this skill can present unique challenges. Recent data indicates that approximately one in five students have a...
by Karina Richland | Feb 22, 2024 | Apraxia of Speech, Diverse Learners, Language & Reading, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Speech, Speech Therapy
May is Apraxia of Speech month and what a great and resourceful month it has been for our readers. We have an awesome Guest Blogger today! Rebecca Eisenberg, MS, CCC-SLP is here to help us look for the red flags of Childhood Apraxia of Speech. “As a speech...
by Karina Richland | May 3, 2018 | Apraxia of Speech
Reading is an excellent tool in helping kids with apraxia of speech find their voice. Kids love reading books that are colorful, predictable, and highly repetitive. For kids with apraxia of speech, this repetition is crucial. Repetitive books help kids with apraxia of...
by Karina Richland | Aug 29, 2017 | A PRIDE Post, Apraxia of Speech, Language & Reading, Speech Therapy
Children diagnosed with Apraxia of Speech often struggle with reading and comprehension. This is because if your child is having difficulties saying the sounds, they will also have difficulties reading the sounds. If your child with apraxia of speech is struggling...
