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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]op here no speech still the same after 5 years has great receptive language though[/quote]

Everyone jumps on Aprixia and that is not aprixia as you need speech.  That is late or no talking.  I'd be concerned and be doing intensive private therapy and not just relying on the school.  My child didn't start talking till 4, and is doing better at 6 but still struggles in some areas.  [/quote]

??? As a parent of a child with apraxia, I find your comment confusing. There is a reason OPs child is not talking at 5. Late talker is not an official diagnosis. While Apraxia is difficult to diagnose with no speech, it is likely to be the cause. Using an approach specific to Apraxia might elicit enough speech to know for sure. The key is going to be intensity of therapy. He probably will need daily therapy. [/quote]

Point shown.  You are a parent of apraxia, so you automatically assume it is similar to your child and the therapies and needs are the same.  There are many reasons why kids talk later.  Your child didn't talk later (4-6 range).  The therapy styles are entirely different.  Yes, the child needs a few time a week therapy.  PROMPT was a nightmare with my late talker.  It made no sense.  Most apraxia parents often base all speech needs off of their child's needs.  You cannot force a child to talk and push.  Some of it just comes when it is ready (even if you'd like it sooner).[/quote]

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