Apraxia of Speech . Week 39

Ryder did well again in therapy this week.  We practice as we drive to the library about how he will act.  I think he is better understanding he has control of his emotions.

Ryder was definitely more interested in playing with the trains, than he was in doing his speech work, but with some coercion he will a willing participant.

At the SLP's request, Patrick and I added to his "frequently used" vocabulary list.  This list is the words that Ryder says, or would like to say, regularly - but, that he is unable to correctly enunciate.  As we added, I decided to organize the words a bit more, removing previous words that he now can say without issue - it was quite insightful!  Ryder really is progressing.

I was able to get in contact with Ryder's SLP at Preschool - she says he is willing to cooperate, and make efforts to produce the sounds requested.  His current goal will be to work on the "b" sound.

TOP: The SLP puts her hand up to stop the trains from continuing across the bridge.  Without her insistence, Ryder would be content with not speaking, and just playing with trains!

BOTTOM: Ryder intently listens (and practices) as the SLP shows him the new worksheet she has for him to use this week.