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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My two and 1/2 year old also has apraxia and he is unable to clearly say any words yet.  He has been seeing a prompt therapist weekly for the past two months and has learned to make the "u","ah",and "m" sounds.  It has been very slow going.  He also sees a private occupational therapist weekly.  We live in Fairax County and since September he has had a resource teacher come from the school twice a week, but it has been a complete waste of time.  She doesnt seem to have a clue how to help him.  Does anyone know if I can get occupational therapy and/or speech therapy from FCPS instead of this useless resource teacher?  Or are there good resource teachers out there that I might be able to switch to a better one? Or does anyone have any better suggestions?[/quote]

When does he turn 3?

I was less than thrilled with Fairfax County infant and toddlers therapy program, but I have been extremely, extremely pleased with the FCPS early intervention preschool services.  Night and day difference for us.  They still don't do a whole lot to actually direclty address apraxia, but just having my kids in a small class every day with extremely qualified teachers and nice aides experiencing a strong curriculum in a very structured, consistent, and caring environment has been fabulous -- and free.  We still do private ST and OT to address the motor planning issues more specifically, but the non-cat preschool classes through FCPS have been wonderful for both my kids.

A child can start the September after he/she turns 3.  So, if your kiddo turned 3 prior to Sept, he would be qualified to start now.  If not, he'll be qualified on the day he turns 3.

Best wishes to you.  [/quote]

I had the same exact experience with my now 2 1/2 year old DD.  We love the FCPS early intervention preschool services.  Fairfax County infant and toddlers was.. ah... okay.. but we are so happy we made the switch to the preschool program.  We also do private PROMPT and love that too.[/quote]

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