Guest guest Posted January 23, 2002 Report Share Posted January 23, 2002 --Have him evaluated by a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. They will have M.A. CCC-SLP behind their name. Ask about experience and specifically with apraxia.(My son had delayed diagnosis because he was working with someone who had never encountered apraxia and she didn't have much experience). A SLP should be able to identify if your son has a speech delay. If your not satisfied get a second opinion, don't be afraid to ask questions and really investigate. Good Luck Carole - In @y..., " dmoore2168 " <dmoore2168@h...> wrote: > My son is two years eight months of age and is having trouble putting > words together as sentences... He has no problems repeating words > that you ask him to say and can say them clearly. Ex: " Back Pack " > or " Red " or " Blue " etc... > > My ex-wife claims that he has Apraxia. She has taken him to the > local pediatrician, however, she has taken him to several and my son > has been diagnosed from having Autism to Partial Deafness. His > hearing has been tested and the Autism has been tested quite > extensively and both have been dismissed. He is not shy and > understands what you say... Ex: " Do you want something to drink? " > He will reply, " Yes, please... " or " No, thank you... " > > History: My cousin's daughter didn't talk until she turned three and > a half years of age. The behavior is identical to my son. She could > repeat words that you say, but when she tried to talk on her own, the > words were not clear... Then all of a sudden, you couldn't shut her > up... She talks all the time and is as clear as a bell... > > My ex-wife does not spend much time with my two year old and he has > two older brothers that do most of his talking for him. > > I don't get to see him much. We live in Texas and the laws here for > Visitation do not apply to a child under the age of three. > > I would like to know your opinion or what can I do to help determine > if he has Apraxia or if his speech development is slow to develop. > Are there signs that will help determine? > > Darrell > San , TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2002 Report Share Posted January 23, 2002 I would have your son evaluated by a speech therapist. Usually, doctors don't have the abilities to diagnose speech problems. I had to push for a speech evaluation for my daughters when they were 2. My doctor wanted me to wait until they were 3. The doctor was wrong, and I was right. Anyway, a good speech therapist will help you. Suzi --- In @y..., " dmoore2168 " <dmoore2168@h...> wrote: > My son is two years eight months of age and is having trouble putting > words together as sentences... He has no problems repeating words > that you ask him to say and can say them clearly. Ex: " Back Pack " > or " Red " or " Blue " etc... > > My ex-wife claims that he has Apraxia. She has taken him to the > local pediatrician, however, she has taken him to several and my son > has been diagnosed from having Autism to Partial Deafness. His > hearing has been tested and the Autism has been tested quite > extensively and both have been dismissed. He is not shy and > understands what you say... Ex: " Do you want something to drink? " > He will reply, " Yes, please... " or " No, thank you... " > > History: My cousin's daughter didn't talk until she turned three and > a half years of age. The behavior is identical to my son. She could > repeat words that you say, but when she tried to talk on her own, the > words were not clear... Then all of a sudden, you couldn't shut her > up... She talks all the time and is as clear as a bell... > > My ex-wife does not spend much time with my two year old and he has > two older brothers that do most of his talking for him. > > I don't get to see him much. We live in Texas and the laws here for > Visitation do not apply to a child under the age of three. > > I would like to know your opinion or what can I do to help determine > if he has Apraxia or if his speech development is slow to develop. > Are there signs that will help determine? > > Darrell > San , TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2002 Report Share Posted January 24, 2002 Dear Darrell, My only advice to you would be to take him to a Speech language pathologist at a local hospital that can diagnose. He needs a full evaluation from someone that knows about speech disorders. If you do go just wait to hear what they say don't even mention apraxia until the near end to see what conclusion they come to on their own. It may just be a delay, But I am sure that you would rather make sure now just in case. Has your son been to any speech Therapist for a evaluation? You only mentioned a pediatrician, That person would not be the person to diagnose Apraxia. I do wonder where your ex-wife came to the conclusion of Apraxia? hope I was helpful and good luck Sincerely EIleen mom to JAck also 2yrs 8 months (born May 22) oral apraxia, Sensory intergration dysfunction and pdd-nos, and sean 13 months > > I would like to know your opinion or what can I do > to help determine > if he has Apraxia or if his speech development is > slow to develop. > Are there signs that will help determine? > > Darrell > San , TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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