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May 14, 2023
WHEREAS, May 14, 2023, marks Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day to raise awareness about childhood apraxia of speech, a disorder that affects one in 1,000 children; and,
WHEREAS, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) causes children to have significant difficulty learning to speak and is among the most severe speech deficits in children; and,
WHEREAS, those with apraxia require early, appropriate, and intensive speech therapy for many years to learn to speak; and,
WHEREAS, without appropriate speech therapy and intervention, children with apraxia will have diminished communication skills, and are also at high risk for secondary impacts in reading, writing, and other school-related skills; and,
WHEREAS, primary and secondary impacts could diminish future independence, employment opportunities, and the ability to become productive, contributing citizens if not resolved or improved; and,
WHEREAS, public awareness about childhood apraxia of speech in Michigan is essential for families of children with this neurological disorder and the professionals who support them; and,
WHEREAS, we will continue supporting these children and their families for their effort, determination, and resilience in the face of such obstacles;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim May 14, 2023, as Apraxia Awareness Day in Michigan.