What are some of the behavioral characteristics of a child with developmental apraxia?
Every child is different and as a result, their reaction/behavior will vary. The following list are general behaviors seen in children with developmental apraxia, based on an article entitled Speech Apraxia by Kathleen A. Bykowski, M.A., CCC-SLP, Michele M. Dorenkamp, M.S., CCC-SLP, of the Child Development and Learning Disorders Program of Park Nicollet Medical Center. Every child is different as a result the reaction/behavior will vary. The following list are behaviors seen in children with developmental apraxia: • Little or no interest in babbling or vocal play. • Delayed onset of babbling, first word and jargon. • Suddenly stops building expressive sounds or words. • Refusal to verbally imitate. • At age two years, does not have an adequate expressive vocabulary. • Frustration when asked to speak. • Possible behavioral difficulties due to communication problems. Keep in mind that this list is not complete because every child behaves differently in response to a speech difficulty, p
