I'm looking for a speech therapist in north Texas specializing in apraxia. Any recommendations?
Lisa G. replied:
Hi Heather Greene! Sent you some contacts which I'll list below as I don't know who may be near you -but also want to tag a few people from Texas on here who may be helpful Kelly Litwinenko who is a parent of a child with special needs and SLP from Texas- and Shannon Stilwell who has 2 boys with autism and lives in Texas and has a wealth of knowledge to share too! (and this is Shannon's page for her gorgeous boys http://pursuitofresearch.org/2012/09/11/brothers-with-autism-respond-to-nutritional-treatment-is-this-rare/ ) Below are some contacts I had in the file section Oklahoma Support Groups*: Oklahoma Apraxia Support Group Contact: Karen Frederickson Edmond, Oklahoma area Phone: (405) 842-7788 E-Mail karenf134@cox.net Meeting: third Monday of every month Support Contacts*: Contact: Cheri E. Wilson, M.S. CCC-SLP Oklahoma and Texas E-Mail: CWilson@dfqhugo.com Some areas do not have any support contacts or groups added yet. If you would like to add a support contact or person please edit this document. Visit http://pursuitofresearch.org/2011/05/17/how-to-start-a-support-group-for-apraxia-autism-epilepsy-etc/ to learn more how to start a support group or source. If you find outdated information for one of the support sources please feel free to edit. Thank you! *Just a reminder that many of the support groups and contacts listed are volunteer-based. Texas Support Groups*: Houston Area Support Group for Developmental Apraxia of Speech Contact: Mimi Branham MA, CCC-SLP E-Mail: teala@flash.net Phone: (713) 807-1131Support Contacts*: Contact: Robyn Southlake, Texas E-mail: mysticcreek@att.net Contact: Marilyn May Northwestern Texas E-Mail: marilynsgm@gmail.com Contact: Elizabeth (Liz) Morabito Marshall, Texas E-Mail: MBALiz@mcc4 u.com Phone: (903) 934-9046 Contact: Lisa Williams Dallas, Texas E-Mail: lapw@earthlink.net Contact: Cheri E. Wilson, M.S. CCC-SLP Oklahoma and Texas E-Mail: CWilson@dfqhugo.com
Lisa G. replied:
PS- and congratulations on ordering NV!!!! Both Kelly and Shannon can share with you about that too as they both use it with their children- please share here once you start!!
Does anyone know who I can call to get a speech therapist to come to keira's school and work with her? She has problems pronouncing certain letters and need to work...
Kimberly B. replied:
What letters/ sounds is she having problems with? Some sounds and blends aren't mastered by children until 7/8 years old. http://www.overtonspeech.net/EmergenceVsMastery.html check online to see if she is really struggling or if it is age appropriate.
Can anyone recommend a speech therapist or a speech pathologist? Also, what kind of interventions are available in our school district? We'd like someone or a group...
Susan P. replied:
Laurie Taylor Mensik uses someone. As well as Coach Melissa Griffith . Look on the district website and click on Special Services and contact us then fill out the form there
Susan P. replied:
We love Dr. Hoffman! He told Addison he had monkeys in his ears! He did Addison's tubes and tonsils, Zach's tonsils, and vacuumed Zoe's ears (disgusting!)
Kathy M. replied:
Melody Schweinle is the best!! Anyone NOY in our school district I tell to move here. G man has come so far with her and everyone that works with her!! Just saying.
Sharon G. replied:
Sabina Plies Duhon is one. She may be able to help and a graduate of KHS.
Anyone know of a speech therapist, perhaps retired or a exceptional student who might work with a very lovely young friend of mine. Home visits would be perfect. If you...