Empowering Families Affected by Apraxia

Join us in supporting children with apraxia and their families through resources and advocacy.

About NWO Apraxia

Supporting families affected by childhood apraxia of speech through resources, awareness, and community engagement in Northwest Ohio.

A white baseball cap with the words 'Voices of Autism' embroidered in green alongside a logo featuring a stylized person and airplane. The cap is placed on a textured, purple surface, with part of a brown paper bag visible in the background.
A white baseball cap with the words 'Voices of Autism' embroidered in green alongside a logo featuring a stylized person and airplane. The cap is placed on a textured, purple surface, with part of a brown paper bag visible in the background.
A toddler in a floral-patterned top is being supported by adults holding her hands as she takes steps. One adult is crouched beside her, wearing a striped shirt. The scene conveys a familial and nurturing atmosphere.
A toddler in a floral-patterned top is being supported by adults holding her hands as she takes steps. One adult is crouched beside her, wearing a striped shirt. The scene conveys a familial and nurturing atmosphere.

Empowering Families Together

We provide resources, support, and advocacy for families affected by childhood apraxia of speech.

Speech Professional Connections
A young child wearing a colorful apron, possibly with paint stains, stands with hands together. The background is simple, with a hint of a vertical black element and a coil of white cord.
A young child wearing a colorful apron, possibly with paint stains, stands with hands together. The background is simple, with a hint of a vertical black element and a coil of white cord.

Connecting families with experienced speech professionals for tailored support and guidance.

A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.
A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.
A group of children and adults are holding up various signs advocating for disability rights and inclusion in sports. The signs have messages like 'We want unified sports in the Paralympics to mainstream disability,' 'Support disability rights,' 'Don't look at the less, look at the records,' and 'Yes I can.' The participants are wearing blue shirts with orange and red lettering and are standing on an outdoor street with trees and buildings in the background.
A group of children and adults are holding up various signs advocating for disability rights and inclusion in sports. The signs have messages like 'We want unified sports in the Paralympics to mainstream disability,' 'Support disability rights,' 'Don't look at the less, look at the records,' and 'Yes I can.' The participants are wearing blue shirts with orange and red lettering and are standing on an outdoor street with trees and buildings in the background.
Educational Tools Access

Offering essential educational tools to help children with apraxia develop their communication skills.

Join community events for support and awareness about childhood apraxia of speech.

Community Events Support

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The word 'AUTISM' is centered on a rustic, dark wooden background. The texture of the wood is rough and weathered, adding a natural and organic feel to the image.
The word 'AUTISM' is centered on a rustic, dark wooden background. The texture of the wood is rough and weathered, adding a natural and organic feel to the image.
A young child with short, dark hair and a small decorative mark on their forehead is wearing a bright pink top with black lettering and dark jeans. They are held gently by an adult's hand adorned with rings and bracelets, complementing the child’s bracelets. The background is neutral and unobtrusive.
A young child with short, dark hair and a small decorative mark on their forehead is wearing a bright pink top with black lettering and dark jeans. They are held gently by an adult's hand adorned with rings and bracelets, complementing the child’s bracelets. The background is neutral and unobtrusive.
A young child wearing a patterned onesie is interacting with colorful alphabet blocks on a table. An adult sitting beside the child is supporting them, dressed in a navy blue shirt with an embroidered logo. The scene conveys a sense of learning or playtime in a bright, softly-lit room.
A young child wearing a patterned onesie is interacting with colorful alphabet blocks on a table. An adult sitting beside the child is supporting them, dressed in a navy blue shirt with an embroidered logo. The scene conveys a sense of learning or playtime in a bright, softly-lit room.
Two adults kneel on a green carpeted floor, each assisting a toddler in standing or walking. The children are exploring textured surfaces made of various materials. In the background, shelves contain bins and a wall displays photos.
Two adults kneel on a green carpeted floor, each assisting a toddler in standing or walking. The children are exploring textured surfaces made of various materials. In the background, shelves contain bins and a wall displays photos.
A hand delicately holding a blue awareness ribbon with the background softly blurred to focus on the ribbon.
A hand delicately holding a blue awareness ribbon with the background softly blurred to focus on the ribbon.
A small child in a blue and white striped outfit is being supported while walking on a sandy beach, holding onto the hands of an adult wearing white shorts and black sandals.
A small child in a blue and white striped outfit is being supported while walking on a sandy beach, holding onto the hands of an adult wearing white shorts and black sandals.

Celebrating voices and connections in our community's journey.

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A child wearing a green shirt is sitting at a table, interacting with a tactile toy. The toy consists of a wooden board with several blue circular frames containing different textured materials like fabric and sandpaper. The child is focused on touching these textures.
A child wearing a green shirt is sitting at a table, interacting with a tactile toy. The toy consists of a wooden board with several blue circular frames containing different textured materials like fabric and sandpaper. The child is focused on touching these textures.

Reach out to us for support, resources, and information about childhood apraxia of speech.