Early Intervention
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Expressive Language Delay
Asked by J.F. from Boston
on February 15, 2008
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I was wondering if any moms have delt with expressive language delay in any of their children? My 17 month old son doesnt speak at all. We are having him evaluated n...
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- Both of my sons had severe articulation delys. My oldest is 14 now and had speech therapy for 5 years. 2 yrs. in pre school and then k-2 grade. He speaks very clearl...
- My 4 1/2 yr old son, had an expressive language delay. He was having difficulty speaking, and using unintelligible words. Early intervention was wonderful, and got hi...
- My son who is now nearly 3 had the same "issue". He was 19 months before he said anything beside Momma and Dadda. Our ped also recommended early intervention. Due t...
Is My Baby Girl Behind in Her Development at 9 Months Old?
Asked by R.L. from Boston
on May 21, 2008
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Hello there! My baby girl is 9 months old, and I am very concerned about her development. She recently had her 9-month visit and her pediatrician was very surprised at...
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- My son was VERY behind at his 9 month visit, he also qualified for early intervention. Within a few months, we saw significant improvement, and after his 6 month evalu...
- My little guy (now 18 m) didn't crawl until he was 10+ months and didn't walk until he was 15 months. At about a year he started claping consistantly. He is a happy an...
- I under stand your concern and worry! But if this helps any my son did not crawl until the day before he turned 10 months old. He is now 17 months and still not walkin...
Anyone Out There with a "Tentative" Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Asked by D.C. from Boston
on May 10, 2008
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Just hoping for some feedback. My 2 1/2 year old son just got evaluated by early intervention and had an autism screening. He failed 4 "key" questions. The pediatri...
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- We encountered the same situation when my son was also 2 1/2. We took the diagnosis because we also realized that he needed more services than what he was currently ge...
- You did nothing wrong! Hang in there- you are doing everything right! Love your children and have a Happy Mother's Day!
- D., I work in EI and have worked with a lot of kids on the spectrum - I know of some excellent, excellent books and resources. Email me off group if you want more inf...
27 Mth Old Won't Talk
Asked by E.M. from Texarkana
on May 4, 2008
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my 27 mth old is only speaking in the capasity of a 12 mth old. I have already enrolled him in Early Childhood Intervention(ECI), and he is in speech which is helping ...
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- Hi E., my 5 yr old grandson is just like your son. I went through all the same stuff you are and as far as I'm concerned the sign language is not a good thing because ...
- Talk to him constantly. Name his body parts when you wash them (ex:"let's wash the thumb, now the pointer finger...". Name his clothes when you dress him. Talk about t...
- Don't worry. There are alot of late talkers these days. He will talk when ready, then look out....non stop talking. If he is healthy in every other way then try to ...
How Do I Know If My 22 Month Old Has a Speech Delay?
Asked by K.S. from New York
on April 8, 2011
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My 22 month old seems to be talking a lot less than her friends who are all the same exact age. Sometimes I think she is saying a lot but then when she is around her p...
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- Like the previous moms mentioned, by 2, she should have a mininum of 50 words and start putting 2 words together. She should also be pointing, showing you things she ...
- If she does have a speech delay it sounds like you are doing what you need to do to get it fixed.
- Here's some info that might help http://www.babycenter.com/0_speech-problems_64153.bc 2 of my 4 children had speech delays- EI was wonderful
Assistance Programs or Pediatrician Referrals for 2 Yo with Non-autistic ASD
Asked by A.T. from Minneapolis
on March 8, 2009
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hi mamas, please help if you have any advice. my family is relocating to the north metro area from out of state. my 2 yo son was just evaluated for ASD and we were t...
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- Hi A., I have a few friends that have autistic children and they are all part of a group TACA. They are a wonderful support. I know they are all over. They'd h...
- MN has "Birth to 3" programs for special needs children. They are either through the county or the school district you live in. (I bet someone else will post about the...
- My oldest son was diagnosed with autism last April through our county's Early Intervention program. He got speech therapy free in our home through the school district...
7 Month Old Baby Not Verbalizing...cause for Concern?
Asked by J.T. from New York
on January 18, 2012
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Hi- My daughter will be 7 months old in a few days and my husband and I have begun to notice that she isn't "talking" as much as other babies her age. In fact, she ba...
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- shes 7 months! if shes not verbalizing by a year talk to your dr. not all babies are talkers lol
- J., In my opinion getting an evaluation is always a good idea if there are any concerns. If you have nothing to worry about, then you'll know for sure. If there i...
- When my son was 6 months old, sure he'd cry, grunt, shriek, coo, laugh but he didn't babble much at all. He sure had that unblinking staring at you gaze down - when h...
Question/Vent Regarding Speech Therapy (Updated!)
Asked by M.E. from Jacksonville
on September 2, 2011
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My daughter is receiving speech therapy through our local early intervention program. She receives two 1/2 hour sessions each week and has standing appointments. The S...
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- I think it's entirely possible the last minute eval was because someone else got sick, since those of us who have been thru it know these evaluations are scheduled ah...
- I agree with most other posters - you are not being unreasonable at all. She should have called and offered to reschedule both times. I wouldn't go to the EI coordin...
- It doesn't matter that your insurance covers this instead of you. That has nothing to do with anything. Tell her next week that you are concerned and upset about h...
Gift for Therapists
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on April 9, 2010
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Hello Mamas! My son is about to exit the Early Intervention program. We have an incredible team of therapists -- some of which have been working with my son for 19 m...
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- Our Therapist... they accepted the gift. Hmmmmmm.... because yes, there are policies about that. But well my son's Therapist is really great... I didn't hold that aga...
- Hi- Every work place is different about policies on gift giving. Most organizations discourage it. That being said, as a therapist, the best "gifts" that parent...
- This was hard for me also. I gave them gift cards and a token that my daughter picked out.
How Much Speech Should a 20 Month Old Have
Asked by R.K. from Springfield
on December 17, 2008
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Hi. I was recently at the doctors office for my 7 yr old son and the pediatrican he saw which isn't their normal doctor seemed to think that my 20 month old was not w...
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- I wouldn't worry too much. My son is almost 17 months, and barely says anything. Da_da, dat, no, all done...and that's about it. His pedi says not to worry as long as ...
- You sound like you just had my doctor visit. My son is also 20 months and does not talk much either. I was also giving an early intervention # but I have not called....
- Hi R. - I'm a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist. There is definitely variability between children and speech/language development. Just to clarify (pediatrician'...
