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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.

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How Long Does R Therapy Take? What the Timeline Really Depends On

Your child has been in R therapy. You've been hopeful before. Here's what actually determines how long R therapy takes — and what finally makes the difference.

Christina Ann Burnham 3/26/26 Christina Ann Burnham 3/26/26

My Child Is Already Getting School Speech Therapy for R. Why Isn't It Working?

If your child has been in school speech therapy for R for years without meaningful progress, it's not your child's fault — and it's probably not the SLP's fault either. Here's what R therapy actually requires, and why the school model often can't deliver it.

Christina Ann Burnham 3/26/26 Christina Ann Burnham 3/26/26

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.

Christina Ann Burnham 3/26/26 Christina Ann Burnham 3/26/26

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.