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If you’ve been following our journey here at momma mommy bwuh, you know that we’re all about sharing the real stuff—joys, challenges, chaos, and love. Today, I want to talk about something that’s become a big part of our daily life: apraxia of speech. Boy1 was recently diagnosed.

What is Apraxia of Speech?

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a motor speech disorder. Basically, it means that a child knows what they want to say, but their brain has trouble coordinating the muscle movements needed to say those words. It’s not about intelligence, and it’s not the same as a speech delay. It’s more like a disconnect between the brain and the mouth.

How We Noticed It with Boy1

We (mom, dad, speech therapist) started noticing that Boy1 was trying—really trying—to talk, but the words just wouldn’t come out the way he wanted. Sometimes nothing came out at all. It seemed like he really, really wanted to figure it out, but he couldn’t put the pieces together. It was frustrating for him, and heartbreaking for us to see.

But Boy1 is resilient. He’s determined. He finds ways to communicate—gestures, signs, pointing, even singing! And little by little, with therapy and support, he’s making amazing progress. He’s even learning to put his own sounds together to make words like “hockey” and “home.”

What Helps?

For us, speech therapy has been a game-changer. Specifically, working with a therapist experienced in apraxia. It’s a slow road, but consistency is key. Repetition, patience, and celebrating every little success—those are our tools.

There are also great resources out there for families learning about apraxia. Some of our go-to’s include:

• Apraxia Kids
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

To Other Parents

If you’re reading this because you’re wondering about your own child, or maybe you just got a diagnosis—you’re not alone. Apraxia can be tough, but your child is tougher. And so are you.

Boy1 teaches us every day that words aren’t the only way to be heard. He’s finding his voice, in his own time and his own way—and we’re here for every step of it.