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Speech and Language Delays
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on September 5, 2009
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My daughter now 2 has a speech and language delay. We started about wwhen she was 18 months old with EI. At 10 months we had her evaluated for not crawling, and spee...
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- Hey A.- you can always have her re-evaluated through EI, or you could see a developmental pediatrician. You can also switch speech therapists if you feel the one you ...
- hi, my son is in ei for speech -- he turned 2 in june. they are working with him on saying 2 and 3 word phrases -- so, it seems strange that they are happy with 4-6 wo...
- One thing I learned through my experience with EI is you have to fight fight fight for your child. Be the biggest pain in the butt you can to get them to give your chi...
Tips for Talking
Asked by C.C. from Miami
on June 25, 2008
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I have a two year old baby but since he watches tv in one language and we speak in other,now he has became in a late talking baby. Do you have any tips for make him t...
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- I've worked with infants and toddlers for over 20 years and speaking and learning more than one language is not any problem at all...it actually stimulates a part of t...
- "Babby Babble" is a name of a video available at Amazon...you can read my review there as well ("Z's Mama"). Aside from speech therapy & the ideas/tips from the therap...
- Hi, C.. I would suggest just talking to him more and trying to get him to talk to you. Maybe less TV would help, too. Some kids just don't talk very much right away. T...
Advice to Advance Speech Delay Son to Spec. Ed. K or Keep in Spec. Ed Preschool
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on June 7, 2009
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I have a 4 yr. old son with speech & language delay. We went thru the school district and he had an IEP and he was enrolled in special ed. preschool with speech therap...
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- I am currently teaching kindergarten. Just thought I would inform you that many school districts are doing away with the Class Size Reduction due to California budget...
- I think you should go with your gut. Only you really know your son, and know what is best for him. A couple of my kids have late birthdays, and I have started them, ...
- I think it's better to NOT move him forward. Especially since he is small---if he is small, has speech difficulties, and is behind in school, how does being in a highe...
18 Months and Not Really Talking
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on July 10, 2009
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My daughter is 18 months old and is very quiet, she has been since she was born. She is definately an observer. She says mama,dada,(hhaa) for hot- amoung a few others....
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- M., My daughter is very similar. She seems to be doing the same thing - she is 17 months old. She has been in EI since 11 months for gross motor delay and her soc...
- My son was exactly the same way as your daughter. I did worry and started bugging his doctor at 15 months because his older brother was a late talker at it caused lots...
- Call up early intervention and ask for an evaluation they come to your house and the evaluation is free and they give you the outcome right there. My son understands ...
"Why Isn't My Daughter Talking like the Books Say She Is Supposed to Be Doing?"
Asked by J.L. from Indianapolis
on March 5, 2007
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I am a mother of two girls and a boy. My first daughter who is 4 was so smart and talking before I could get her out of diapers, full sentences. We were all suprised...
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- You know I wouldn't worry yet. Some kids just talk later than others. We are definitely finding that our second baby is not talking as early as our first. Our daugh...
- Children develop at differnt stages. Does your 4 yr old do alot of talking for her? Remember saying all kids should be saying 20 words at 20 months is like saying all...
- I haven't had this trouble, my kids won't be quiet! BUT, my niece didn't talk for the Loooooongest time. She is now 10 and she is so incredibly bright and articulates...
Late Talker....Ideas for Home
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on September 29, 2008
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Our ped. has suggested that we consult with a speech therapist for my two year old son. Personally, I am not ready to take that step as his language is increasing on ...
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- get a 2nd opinion before following your docs advice and not your heart. try other things before medical intervention. how many other 2 year old boys have you met tha...
- Hi A.. I agree with MR below...go ahead with the EI process and have him evaluated. I'm not sure what your hesitation is, but I am currently going through the proces...
- As a special education teacher, I say follow your Doctors advice. Give you child every opportunity you can
Too Many Toys for Toddler?
Asked by P.T. from Dallas
on March 17, 2008
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Hi,
Do your toddlers have alot of toys? My Kela has some. In the morning she has free time to play in her room. She has a toy box, a container of books, and a contain...
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- How old was your daughter when you adopted her ? Just wandering her behavior maybe related to her early childhood. May want to talk to your ped. about that, too.
- My son has that many toys, he keeps recieving them as gifts from well meaning grandparents, and I just take a big ol box to kid to kid or goodwill every couple of mont...
- My daughter has a lot of toys as well...i do try to localize her toys in one room (playroom)...she has only a few stuffed animals in her room and a few toys in the liv...
My Two Year Old Son Is Not Talking Yet
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on February 15, 2007
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Hi again, I have some more questions for you Mom's out there. My son is two years old, actually he's about two and a half now, and he says, "mama,dada,oh,wow,oh yeah,"...
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- What you may want to do is call your local elementary school and ask to speak to the speech teacher. They can sign your child up for free speech testing and then will ...
- there is an excellent special needs program thru the washington elementary school district if you are in their boundries if not i'm sure that your district offers the ...
- PLEASE get him therapy!! I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. He should be putting at least 2 words together, "mommy go" fpr example. Get in touch with Early Interve...
Options for Speech Therapy over the Summer???
Asked by L.M. from Terre Haute
on May 23, 2008
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Hi moms. My twin boys have a speech delay, and have been in speech therapy, but it is not working for them, and I am just sick trying to fight this battle. I have be...
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- I just had to write to let you know you are not alone. My son is going to be three this summer. He is not a talker and has some unusual tendencies that have raised s...
- Well, as a mom of a daughter with a history of feeding problems I understand your frustration with the system. But, perhaps a summer break is needed, mentally and fin...
- Hi there I don't know that I have a lot of advise... My friend has a 3 year old son who has speech delay. He does not pronounce any words correctly. He is turning 4 i...
Seeking Speech Therapist/Speech Pathologist in Greater Danbury Area
Asked by T.S. from New York
on February 25, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just wondering if anyone can recommend a Speech Therapist/Speech Pathologist in the greater Danbury Area? We are looking to get my 28 month old son tested fo...
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- Maybe someone at The Total Learning and Therapy Center could steer youin the right direction. Kris
- Hi , This is my dentist and he is in New Fairfield. Robert J Jacobs, DDS 100 State Route 37 New Fairfield, CT 06812 Contact Robert J Jacobs, DDS Phone: ...
- I am a speech pathologist who lives in Redding which is about 20 minutes away from Danbury. My name is A. Inskeep and I work exclusively with children with a variety o...
