Living with Speech Apraxia (Achieving Independence)

Katherine is diagnosed with speech apraxia and could only say 12 words at age 9.
The last decade Katherine has dedicated herself to therapy with the goal of one day achieving independence. Today, at age 20, she leaves home to attend school and pursue her dreams.
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[@caamypaz]

I love how Chris makes everyone feel good about who they are and be proud of every achieve they make

[@TheHollyJollyLife]

He is such an amazing person.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

I saw a video about a college woman who uses a device to help her communicate because she can't talk-due to autism. Another man used used one as he had CP. It helps being from being misunderstood. I had trouble just being understood when I had to wear a mask due to Covid and I have GERD and a mask made it worse. A device would have helped because my handwriting I'd just as bad as a Dr's!

[@lucasbello117]

Almost 4 years later but... I hope she improved her speech even more than what she sounded back then!! English is not even my first language and I can totally understand everything she says.

[@Misteddreams]

What perfect advice: "if you be yourself, you'll have the best time ever." We can never be more suited to being anything but who we are. Thank you for this beautiful channel and all that you do, SBSK! X

[@ginairc]

Hi Katherine and your Mom, This post is so encouraging for me as a mum in UK and my son who is 6 years old just diagnosed. Thanking for being brave and leading the way! Chris is enough to make anyone tongue tied - so good looking! Good Luck in school Katherine, being nervous is completely normal. You've come this far and you are going to be great. Just enjoy everyday. Well done.

[@dungeonslayer8122]

She is a beautiful young woman with great intelligence and communication. What an inspiration ❤️

[@vivic5436]

My daughter wears hearing aids, she feels different but thankfully her friends make her feel just like everyone else.

[@caincorn]

I don't watch a lot of this kind of interviews elsewhere so I'm not familiar with the formatting and preparations regarding the process. But I cannot stress enough on how much I appreciate Chris' questions. Simple, to the point, and above all, sincere. This alone shows me that he cares a lot and it allows the individuals he interviews to answer with honesty and transparency. This might sound like a given but I feel that it is a very important step in connecting them with the world that some of them feel isolated from.

[@morbidsparrow]

I have apraxia as well, not as severe as this, but I can understand her struggle. She does such an amazing job being brave and I appreciate her telling me her story so much❤ thanks Kathryn!

[@salemthorup9536]

I'm so glad your comments got turned back on. I love being able to engage with your channel and the lovely people you highlight.

[@maxxvolt2672]

Shes so kind and happy!!! I would love to be his friend !

[@shaleamontanez4591]

She reminds me of my sister with mytonic dystrophy she speaks similar like this. I would listen to you talk all day girl!

[@sickboy703]

I really want an update on Katherine! I wanna hear about her college experience.

[@tomaszhoekstra7357]

would love to see an update on how she is doing Chris!

[@nightyew2160]

Seconded. I hope all of Chris's predictions about not judging her and meeting lots of friends came true.

[@suzanneracine3049]

she has nothing to be ashamed of. she is doing great

[@JonathanHernandez-mm3nd]

May god be with Katherine and god bless her mother and god bless you Chris.

[@gavanbourke]

Re watching this after a few years. Learned so much. Thank you Kathrine.

[@dennisnardone5009]

An absolute sweetheart. May our Lord use her to teach others about humility and perseverance.

[@roderickgarcia2778]

She needs to meet a good person who actually wants good for her and someone with good intentions. Someone who loves her. It's hard in this cold world for sick and im one of the trust me

[@johnjobin7694]

Katherine is wonder and so inspirational❤️ She would be an awesome friend❤️ Hope she and her family are doing well❤️ Sending love❤️

[@happybergner9832]

Katherine, you are doing such a great job. I hope you keep practicing speaking, and also use your app!!

[@ZettaiKatsu2013]

What a humble person.❤

[@JackieDW]

Katherine is so pretty and extremely smart. I can see that in her eyes. I appreciate how hard she’s trying to talk herself, because I fully understand why she prefers that over using her app. I hope she had/has a great time at college, and I have no doubt she has made some good friends along the way 🤩

[@giovannamoro8564]

How did the university experience go? Did you like it ? What did you study ? Where are you now? Are you working? Let us know !

[@DavidBarnett-h2f]

It has been awhile since Katherine has made this video, but I have watched many videos like hers and I wanted to say thank you Katherine for sharing has I have met a girl with Apraxia and these videos help me learn how to communicate with her, and get to know her better. She has so much knowledge and is a very interesting woman, and it's hard to express everything she is thinking. I want to help bridge that gap by learning about Apraxia. And I bet Chris was right about you going to college and making lots of friends! And by now you will have your undergrad degree completed, or decided to go to grad school, maybe even doctorate! Eitherway, just know there are many people who want to learn about you, and build stronger relationships with you. Just as I do with my friend with Apraxia. I bet Chris was right, be yourself, be confident in yourself, and you will make friends! Additionally, I encourage others do what I do. You should always strive to improving in all areas YOU feel improving is needed... Being true and honest with yourself in these areas, and disciplining yourself to work hard in these areas, will always build the confidence you need to be outgoing, and communicate to strangers and make friends. I have a feeling that you are learning these principles already... Thanks again for your help, Katherine, Chris, and Mother... by the way Katherine is my mother's name! Great name! Have a great rest of the year!

[@Marsu2]

What an amazing girl ❤ we need more acceptance towards people like her ❤

[@corinneweisbein6679]

Katherine is absolutely gorgeous and beautiful 😍

[@takshandme]

Amazing, you are wonderful and if I get a chance we will have a wonderful conversation with you. You are an inspiration to all people with the condition. All the best girl.

[@sirdalton2littleknight672]

I know how you feel like, becauce i have Speech Apraxia too and i use the APP name words for life, :) to help me out.

[@ronnecampbell9187]

Prayed for you.

[@RobRobertTheMusicMan]

So cute when she says "I don't know"

[@Ayatal-Kursi]

Such a sweet and honest girl :)

[@helenwhite1748]

congrads on going to college you a kind sweet person

[@pugetsoundterry]

I understood every thing you said. ❤❤

[@qammararshad6891]

God bless you. Amen

[@martocasp]

So sweet when she said Yes, sir 😄🥰

[@salemthorup9536]

My son has speech apraxia. He's not quite 4 yet. We don't know how severe it is. I want to make sure I do everything I can to help him grow to be independent, especially because he came out wanting to be very independent. He's incredibly capable. He's always scaring me with how independent he is. He loves to help make meals and clean dishes. Potty training has been wild and hilarious. He taught himself how to get dressed and will often change his outfit 3-8 times in one day just cause he wants to. But we have to make sure we look for any clothes he's left around that he had an accident in that need to be washed cause he doesn't necessarily always tell us. He's getting better at telling us, which I'm so proud of him for. He tries to talk a lot. We're understanding him better and better cause he's more and more willing to try doing the sounds better. Getting speech therapy is frustrating and complicated.

[@rachaelmccarl]

My 4 year old is getting speech therapy too. She is the best thing that has happened to our family.

[@salemthorup9536]

@@rachaelmccarl toddlers are my favorite humans. That says a lot cause I really like a lot of humans.

[@roderickgarcia2778]

Chris is a good guy

[@Racer-zt1sv]

She is a sweet person I can tell

[@Clairebearthegoodfinder]

Delightful 🤗🥰

[@TracyL-66]

Kathryn you got this Girl!

[@alvinfell4471]

You rock girl!

[@isacris34]

Sweet girl!

[@KBEAMON08]

So beautiful and sweet ❤️

[@helenaguilar4138]

your amazing and smart i'm sure u make good friends true friends once they see how awesome you are in college

[@mimiko857]

god bless her

[@aronlelenora9572]

❤❤❤❤

[@tuathadesidhe1530]

Get her on the bone broth/GAPS protocol - it completely changed my son's life and gave him not only speech but a positive future to look forward to.

[@JimKll]

Shes beautiful

[@1324TN]

Hi Katherine , I'm Todd and I use a powerchair. I also don't speak all that well myself. I been on my own since 2001. If I can do it so can you!

[@arsalanabolfathi552]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christinaanderson642]

Hi there, I would love to be your friend, I have a hard time communicating, too

[@arsalanabolfathi552]

She is very nice and funny

[@wddilly8488]

Can apraxia of speech be an independent diagnosis?

[@anacristinamotalopes2740]

Muito amor

[@Angelovelato11]

Ciaoo ragazza sei una belezza per me ok devi avere tante cose da dire va bene ti ascolto e la tua mami ok 🍀🤩🌹ok tu sei 1 ok vi salutò tutti in special modo tu ragazza ⭐️🖖💖

[@ahmedsaber7759]

actually that's makes her cute❤❤

[@colinmasek974]

From someone who has apraxia, she has something much worse .

[@thebigbrothertrainer6429]

i wanna marry her 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰plzzzzzzzzz i take care of her in my full lifee….

[@daxlagoslanguageguy0072]

I used to go to speech therapy when I was young even through high school. Sign language can be very useful that is if she wants to learn it.❤😊 I'm glad she making it through life I'm proud 🥲