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Does a 13yo. who pronounces rs as vs have apraxia of speech?
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No: He has difficulty with clarity of speech. Apraxia is a defect in initiation and appropriate completion of motor tasks. His problem can be considered as a form of mild lisp. It usually resolves with time and some speech therapy.
Answered 8/30/2012
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