<s>[INST] I think my grandson may have apraxia. He is 3 1/2yr old. He is very smart. Knows what you are saying. Responds, but speaks only about 12words on his own. if you say a word to him to say, he will say it, but does not speak on his (very rarely. ) He is in a preschool that gives him speech therapy 3days a week.... what do you think? [/INST] Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Ofcourse speech therapy is very important to him but every day if possible. On the other hand it is important to be help in house too. This mean you should speak with the child and explain to him everything you do. (p.s I am cooking, we will have to clean your room today). This help to make your child understand that  speaking is funny. Help your child and thank him everytime he speaks. But you need to know that this process need time and patient. Also, it is important that your child plays with other children and not to stay be his own. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. </s>