Speech Therapy
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Speech Therapy
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on March 8, 2012
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So my son turned 3 in October, and his speech seems delayed - more in pronunciation than not speaking at all. At his 3 yr appointment, the Dr was aware but didn't see...
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- Many speech therapy clinics offer free screening. That's how we had our daughter (then age 4) diagnosed. I encourage you to have him screened, talk to your pediatric...
- Speech Therapy made a huge difference for my son. He was getting help through our school district, but it just wasn't getting the results I was expecting, so I contac...
- Your school district, even at age 3, should help you. Prior to age 3 your child would have been eligible for Early Intervention. The school districts have excellent ...
Speech Therapy
Asked by B.P. from New York
on May 4, 2010
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Hi Moms.
My son just started speech therapy with EI last week. Today was his first real therapy session. When he is with us and we point things out and ask h...
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- Well, two year olds are by no means cooperative. However, having had two sons in EI, I know the drill inside and out. They will not treat your son the way that you do ...
- I know it's difficult to watch someone else work with your child, but the therapist has training in developing your child's weaknesses. You describe his delay quite w...
- My son had speech Therapy... from about 19 months old until almost 3 years old. His Therapist, is also not only educated/knowledgeable in "speech" as a Pathologist, b...
Speech Therapy
Asked by T.L. from Fresno
on July 8, 2008
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Ok, ive posted about this before. My daughter will be two in a couple weeks, and shes not really talking yet. She understands when you talk to her, but doesnt talk u...
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- My husband works hand in hand with speech therapists, and the child needs to be evaluated to determine what the cause of the delay is before they can design a program ...
- T., My daughter is 6 and in Speech Therapy. She was part of the early intervention program, and I've been really pleased w/ the results. I'd give a call to your Schoo...
- Don't worry about how your daughter will do on the eval...any speech pathologist that works with young children will not expect your dd to be instantly comfortable wit...
Speech Delay...
Asked by E.M. from San Antonio
on January 9, 2008
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I have a 2 year old son that is speech delayed. I was wondering if anyone out there has gone through this before?
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- My son is/was is speech delayed. He's 9y/o now and still has some problems. The key to helping thme is getting the help they need- Early Intervention. Speech therapy, ...
- Hello, I just found this site and your question. I am a speech pathologist here in Midland. Yes, this is a fairly common problem, but he may need some help. If you...
- My son has speech delay problems and has been in early intervention education programs since he was about 2 1/2 (He is now 4 1/2). These programs have really helped hi...
Speech Delay
Asked by N.G. from Fresno
on February 23, 2010
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Im a mom again after an 11 yr gap, my youngest son is 2 and his vocabulary is not at 200 words as most Drs and Pediatricians, Speech Therapists, recommend, I am up to ...
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- ECI could do an evaluation for free. My son didn't speak at 18 months and as I researched (he also was very fussy and had chronic GI issues) I realized he is autistic...
- All three of my kids didn't say their first words until 18-24 months old. I heard it all too... your child needs to be tested... when is s/he going to talk? My pedia...
- some kids are just naturally quiet and don't talk much. My niece is that way. I would however get his hearing tested. If he is not hearing words, he won't be aware ...
Speech Therapy?
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on August 26, 2006
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Does anyone know a good speech therapist, for a 2 year old, around Allen?
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- You should contact Early Childhood Intervention Services in your area. ECI can come out and do an assessment on your child, to see if he qualifies for the program. If...
- I'm an OT student and have several SLP friends.. and my son has a speech delay and so I've been around town a bit and I would recommend: Sheryl Ambers (www.starmus...
- Hi L., I am a speech-language pathologist in your area. It would certainly be my pleasure to speak with you about your son's communication needs. If you would lik...
Speech Therapy!
Asked by L.C. from Miami
on April 12, 2008
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My 28 month old daugther needs speech therapy.Neurologist predicct early autism symptoms.
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- Florida state provides free theraphy to any child younger than 3. The agency is either Child Find or FDLRS. You can call your county school district and they will gi...
- Early Steps is great. All 3 of my kids have been through speech. It is free and they do the evaluations right here in Boca. Child Find starts at age 3 and above. Best ...
- Early intervention could make a huge difference. Good luck!
Speech Therapy
Asked by R.D. from St. Louis
on February 14, 2009
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My son's dr. said if in 3 mos. he isn't talking he should see a speech therapist. He is only 18 mos. old. He has about 9 words he can say. Although he can't fully s...
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- Like everyone else on here... ha..... I'm not going to say your doctor is wrong or to ignore his or her usggestions..... but yes, my son showed up to his 18 month appo...
- My son didn't start really taking until he was 2 1/2. Everyone started getting nervous, saying I needed to take him to someone, but I didn't. He's now almost 6, and ...
- Good Morning R., I wouldn't be concerned over much. Our youngest son wouldn't speak for himself until I made our eldest son stop translating for him. He was almost 2 w...
Speech Therapy
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on November 15, 2005
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Iam a mom to a very active 18 month old in Carrollton he's my first and in his last check up our pediatrician recommended we take our son to a speech therapist. He ca...
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- My son also had his 18 month appointment last week. I decided that he wasn't saying enough words either (maybe 3 or 4), so I decided to take him completely off of his...
- I am not a doctor, but I wonder if your child is in daycare? I too have an 18 month old and he probably says about 6 words total. He "talks" alot, but it is his own li...
- I was worried too. I took my daughter to have her hearing checked but it was ok. I can't remember exactly when her vocabulary expanded, but she is 2 1/2 now and her vo...
Speech Therapy or Not?
Asked by D.V. from Pittsburgh
on March 17, 2008
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I just love this site! You have all helped me so much. My oldest 2 1/2 says words. But no sentences other that bye dada or I love you (in her own way). She repeats...
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- Hi D., I would definitely contact the Alliance for Infants & Toddlers, they will do an evaluation and tell you if speech therapy is needed. My son was not saying muc...
- Both of my kids had limited vocabularies until they turned two. Then seemingly overnight they started adding tons of new words and speaking is short sentences. It so...
- I'd say call the Alliance for Infants & Toddlers. They will come to your home and eval your child. I LOVE them. My son didn't talk and they came out and did speech and...
