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Stuttering
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on July 13, 2008
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My 2.5 year old son started stuttering this week. It breaks my heart to see this normally confident child become so insecure. His whole body posture changes as he st...
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- M., My now 5 year old son did the same thing. It freaked me out! It lasted for about 2 weeks and I even took him to pediatrician. My Ped. totally said that it was ...
- Hello, I know it's very alarming and disturbing, but he should grow out it. My daughter did the same thing and it really bugged me. Until I heard of other kids doing ...
- Hi M., I know what you are going through because this happens to my son every once in awhile. My son does have speech issues, and does see a therapist. Whenever w...
18 Month Old Barely Talking
Asked by S.S. from Minneapolis
on February 12, 2007
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Hello - I have a beautiful 18month old daughter who is barely talking. She does say 3-5 words, but only Daddy and I can understand what she is saying. She doesn't pr...
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- I too have a 3 year old and a 20 month old. My 20 month old seems to be not talking as much or as early as my three year old...and although I'm not a doctor, I truly ...
- I had 2 late talkers. Both boys - Dustin didn't talk 'till 18 months or so. Tyson was more like 22 months - I was worried. Our pediatrician wanted us to see a speec...
- I wouldn't worry yet! If by two she's not saying more words then maybe. You'll be amazed each day/month the things they pick up/learn. I would say if they are n...
Speech for Toddler
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on February 29, 2008
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Hi,
My toddler has been attending speech at Baylor and I was thinking of seeking some private speech therapy. He has been picking up alot with Baylor, I wanted to ...
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- Hi J., I have been a speech-language pathologist for the past 15 years. My private therapy is conducted in Frisco. I also offer a group program at Custer and 121 (...
- My son went to Janice Hardin ###-###-#### for four years starting a age 2. She is great. When the dentist told us to call her to work on a tongue thrust, she was hon...
- J., Just wondering if you have checked into services through the school district. Frisco has an excellent Special Education department. Depending on the situation, ...
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...
Speech and Occupation Therapy (OT)
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on August 21, 2009
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My son is 4 (will be 5 in November). The montessori school he attends has mentioned that he needs speech therapy and most recently OT. We have an appointment coming ...
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- S., I think you are RIGHT to question these expectations. Part of growing up is reaching certain milestones as we mature. Mature being a key word here. They can't e...
- Hi S., I am a speech therapist and what some are saying is true...Its better to get the evaluations and know now, then to wait and wish you didn't. If you do get an e...
- My younger son has the same problems, and I was very hesitant to accept the teachers' assessment, too, because my son is very bright, despite his speech problems. Howe...
Soon to Be 3 Not Talking a Whole Lot
Asked by S.C. from New Orleans
on August 20, 2009
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My son is turning 3 in just a two weeks. He can say a few words here and there like no, yes, dog, ball, mommy, daddy, and things like that. He has great motor skills a...
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- Hi S., I would suggest everytime you see something pronounce the name and see if he can repeat it. That is one good way to teach sounds. Get a magazine and just go thr...
- I would set up an evaluation with a speech therapist. I'm not sure what it costs but your insurance might cover it. And if they don't you should be able to go to you...
- In Oklahoma we have a program called Sooner Start. They evaluate children and recognize delays. We had our little J evaluated at about 20 months for not talking and ...
Can Anyone Recommend Speech Therepist for 3Yr. Old
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on May 29, 2008
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My 3 yr. old son is very delayed in speech. He is bright and comprehends, but just can't verbally express himself. We're in the process of seeking help with the school...
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- My girlfriend has been very pleased with the progress her 10 year old son has made with Natasha Arakawa in Castro Valley. Sorry I don't have the phone number, but may...
- Sounds like speech therapy would be a great idea for your son. We go to a great place in Castro Valley called Jakubowitz Associates. ###-###-####. I highly recommen...
- I have a similar situation with my son. Two good places to check out would be CSU East Bay Communicative Disorders Dept. on the Hayward campus. They offer speech thera...
Help My 19Th Mo Old Talk
Asked by M.G. from Las Vegas
on May 6, 2009
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My adorable 19 mo old son is not talking much. He says "mama" a lot, "baba" for his sippy cup, "kity" occationally, and is starting to say "elmo". He also signs eat,...
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- Sign Language really helps them with talking, I know it sounds weird and you might think that well maybe my child will depend only on sign language and that's not what...
- Hi Sarah... glad you asked the question. Sounds like we're in the same boat. My 19-month old is just about to start speech therapy, too (we finally had our last meet...
- I agree with the previous posters. My middle son is 20 months old and he barely talks. He can he just chooses not to. Until about 2 weeks ago I didnt know he could tal...
Could My 23 Month Old Be Demonstrating Speech Problems?
Asked by T.K. from Cleveland
on February 25, 2008
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Hello, I'm wondering if my near 2 year old needs speech therapy. He talks A TON and has for many months now however he is very hard to understand. For example, if we...
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- We are experiencing the same thing with our son who just now turned 4. Our older son's speech was always very clear and very understandable but with our 4 yr. old, ev...
- I saw this same problem when I was a teacher and at most likely is what you've isolated--that his speech hs been deformed by talking with a pacifier in his mouth. The...
- Contact an agency called First Steps. This agency deals with counseling on several different levels for children under 3 years old. They can test your little one for s...
Asking About Children Speaking
Asked by R.I. from Albany
on August 12, 2009
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hello, my son is 24 months, and still doesn't speak. he says only few words, mama,papa, tata, no, and that's it.. how many words in the ideal case must a child in his ...
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- That's about what my daughter was saying at that age and qualified for speech therapy in the early intervention program. If you're concerned, it's worth getting the ev...
- Hi R. Every kid is different, but the general rule of thumb is 3yrs old unless there are other issues. Mention it to your MD, and keep MD updated. Kids change alot f...
- My daughter was talking at 9 months BUT stopped completely at 1 year. The doctor told me to wait until she was 2 years old to see a speech therapist. Your child is alr...
