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RESOURCES FOR TEXAS FAMILIES NAVIGATING SPEECH THERAPY
Resources for Families, From a Speech Specialist
Practical guidance on childhood apraxia of speech, speech sound disorders, and getting the most out of your child's therapy.
Whether you're trying to understand your child's diagnosis, figure out how to use your insurance benefits, or wondering if your child needs more intensive support — you're in the right place. These posts are written for Texas families navigating speech therapy, by a specialist who works with kids like yours every day.
Will My Child Grow Out of Their R Problem?
Many families assume R errors will resolve on their own — but current research places R acquisition at ages 5 to 6, not 8 or 9. Here's what the evidence says about when waiting becomes a risk.
My Child Can't Say R. Should We Just Wait?
Many families are told to wait on R therapy — but current research places R acquisition at age 5 to 6, not 8 or 9. Here's what the evidence says, and what I learned from my first R client about the real cost of waiting.