Colton and his Brave Journey Through Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Other Challenges
Colton and his Brave Journey Through Childhood Apraxia of Speech Colton is a bright, funny and determined little boy who has already weathered more than most adults ever will. He’s full of curiosity, always asking “why,” loves to draw and build, and has a laugh that’s truly contagious. But behind Colton’s smile is a long list of diagnoses that he carries with incredible strength and resilience. Here are the medical and developmental conditions Colton lives with: Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Phonological Speech Disorder Language Disorder Sensory Processing Disorder Auditory Processing Disorder Congenital Hypothyroidism Mild Cerebral Palsy Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1 And due to whole genome sequencing is at risk for developing epilepsy and type 2 diabetes. That’s a lot for one little boy — and a lot for us as his parents, teachers, and doctors to consider in supporting him. But let’s start with the conditi...