A get-together to benefit children with apraxia of speech – a rare motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for an individual to speak – is coming to the Valley.

The Phoenix Walk for Apraxia will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Granada Park, at 6505 N. 20th St., Phoenix to benefit children with apraxia of speech. The event starts at 9 a.m. with a ceremony at 10.

Registration is free and open to all members of the community.

Treatment for childhood apraxia of speech includes intense speech therapy and sometimes other therapies to help an individual reach their highest communication ability, but there is no cure. Raising awareness is a strong way that communities at large can help children with apraxia thrive.

The day in Phoenix includes family-friendly activities, a ceremony, and a short, inclusive group walk.

“My experience growing up with Apraxia is very different from what kids experience today, and that’s a beautiful thing,” Aly Taylor, an adult with apraxia of speech, shared in a press release. “But even as things evolve, the need for awareness, access, and connection will always remain.”

The money raised through the Walk will benefit Apraxia Kids, the leading nonprofit that works to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with childhood apraxia of speech. The organization educates both families and speech-language professionals so that children can reach their highest communication potential through accurate diagnosis and appropriate, timely treatment.

Visit https://www.apraxia-kids.org/walk-for-apraxia-splash-page/ to join the Walk.