"I know what I want to say, I just need a little more time to find the words and say them the best way I can".
Not all disabilities are visible. Once such condition is apraxia of speech. This is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to coordinate the muscle movements necessary for clear speech.
On May 14th, the one of the first grade classrooms at Pinconning Central came together to show their support by wearing blue ( the official color for apraxia awareness). The class learned all about what apraxia is and how to treat their classmate with apraxia.
Their gesture helped shine a light on their classmate, their family and to show support