Dear Diary, I still remember the first time I read out loud to the class. I couldn’t read well until I was in third grade, but one day in my third-day class, I did. I remember being so excited and over the moon to read what section my ... Read the Post...
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Mom, You Were the Parent I Needed: The Apraxia Diaries
Dear Diary, I still remember being a toddler and searching for my mom, even in our house. I remember clinging by her side when others would make ignorant comments about my speaking abilities. I remember crying in the bathroom and hugging her ... Read the Post...
My Disability Isn’t Unfavorable
It’s no secret people with disabilities get treated differently from the public. I mean, unfortunately, that’s the reality we live in. Do you know in some states, social workers can deny people based on their disability status or other forms of ... Read the Post...
Emotional shutdowns in Apraxia: The Apraxia Diaries
When I was a child and was overwhelmed, I would emotionally shut down due to the complex nature of my speech disorder. If I wasn’t able to articulate what I wanted to say, and I kept on trying, this would result in an emotional shutdown. You may be ... Read the Post...