By Leslie Lindsay
I’m a crafty kind of girl, so when I have the opportunity to combine crafting with another one of my passions: childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), I am a happy camper. Not only that, but I also enjoy myself a good snack from time to time….so when I came across this resource, it was an eureka moment!
From the North Shore Pediatric Therapy website, an article by Deanna Swallow (December 19, 2011) “5 Favorite Edible Crafts for Kids and How to Encourage Language During Snack Time”
Who said you shouldn’t play with your food??! Bon apetite!
You may also be interested in an article I wrote that just ran on www.specialneeds.com today. http://www.specialneeds.com/children-and-parents/speech-or-communication-impairment/speech-based-activities-kids–
Next week on Apraxia Monday: We start the official count-down to the book, “Speaking of Apraxia: A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech” with excerpts from each chapter. The book should be available in March 2012 by Woodbine House, Inc. You can pre-order now, www.woodbinehouse.com for a $5 savings off of list price. The book will be delivered to you hot-off-the-press in March.
Leslie A. Lindsay| Writer & Creative 