The Talking Page

WELCOME

You can hear many Apraxic children speak at this website. Also, read the Letter to Parents which explains why this page has been created and details more information about Brandon's background.

Apraxia in the news

New support for parents of children with Apraxia. Quiet children may seem like a godsend to some parents, but for others, it's a sign something isn't right with their child.

Read the story and watch video from KARE 11 TV in Minneapolis, MN [video only]

Digital Recorders

Using Recordings to Understand Unclear Words by Scott Bilker
This article is long overdue. My wife and I have been using a digital recorder to help our son, Brandon, with communication, specifically with our understanding him.

Article from 5/2/03

Brandon and Press of Atlantic City staff writer, Mike Jaccarino. Mike wrote an excellent piece about Apraxia (and Brandon) in the 5/2/03 newspaper. It's a great article--check it out by clicking here.

Inside Edition (8/2000)

Also, check out some photos from Brandon, Kal, and Tanner's appearances on Inside Edition.

The video segment ran approximately five minutes and does a great job at raising awareness about Apraxia.

Watch the video on YouTube.com

Watch the video with Windows Media

View photos of show

The Late Talker

The Late Talker: What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet

I HIGHLY recommend this book! One of it's authors, Lisa Geng, is also founder of The Cherab Foundation. You need this book!

RESOURCES

You can find out more information on apraxia by visiting the links page.

Note to parents with children on this page

Please keep in touch with me so we can keep updating the speech and photos periodically.

Please send me your e-mail address so people who listen to your kids can send their comments to you directly. You can write to me at Scott@debtsmart.com.

How to get your child on the Talking Page

You can snail-mail me a photo and tape recording or send the stuff by e-mail. The recording should be about 30 seconds and come with a detailed written list of what is said.

Prior to sending anything, please let me know so I can provide further instructions. Contact me at Scott@debtsmart.com.

Noah

Listen to first recordings on 1/22/05.

Shawn

Listen to first recordings on 8/2/05.

Sierra

Listen to first recording on 6/22/03.

Jason

Listen to first recording on 12/6/99.

Lindsey

Listen to recordings on 1/21/07, 2/25/05, 7/5/03, 12/12/02, 7/3/00, 10/28/99, and 6/18/01.

Philip

Listen to first recording on 4/1/98.

Graceann

Listen to recordings on 2/27/01.

Sarah

Listen to first recording on 2/3/98.

Travis

Listen to recordings on 1/12/04, 4/2/01 and 7/20/00.

Brandon

Talking Page cofounder. Click here to listen to his progress over a 8 years, 5 month period with recordings dated 2/12/06, 6/5/05, 4/26/03, 7/7/02, 7/22/01, 3/8/01, 7/1/00, 10/24/99, 11/4/98, 1/25/98, and 9/17/97. You can also hear Brandon's brother, Grant, who has normal speech, for comparison.

You can also see Brandon in a 1999 karate tournament. Brandon also won 1st place in the 2000 Tournament of Champions 50 meter dash and foul shooting, plus a 2nd place in the softball throw. His 8/2000 interview on Inside Edition is available to watch online here.

Tanner

Listen to recordings on 2/6/08, 3/7/07, 7/5/03, 3/14/01, 8/11/00, 7/20/00, and 12/6/99.

Real Life (1/14/2002)

Watch this show featuring Lisa Geng and her son Tanner. They discuss late talking children and Apraxia. "Real Life," is a CN8 daily show hosted by Mary Amoroso.

Watch the video with Windows Media

Alyssa