how to answer kids questions?

[Guest guest]

Hope someone out there can help.

My son Lenny is 3 1/2 and apraxic. We (my immediate family) are thrilled

with his progress this year. We can understand him (in context) almost 90%

of the time. The last 2 days the weather here in New York has been

wonderful. We have been out on our block and at the park. Lenny has been

playing with all the children and has been very outgoing. He is even

initiating conversation (something he would have never attempted last year).

Here is the problem -- none of the children understand him at all. They are

all very nice and are not teasing him but all I keep hearing is -- " what did

you say Lenny? " -- " Lenny I can't understand you " -- " Nicky, what is your

brother saying? " . I am not sure how involved I should get. Should I hang

back and let him try to get his point across? Should I let his older

brother, Nick, speak for him? Should I interpet? So far, Lenny does not

seem to mind but I am afraid of what this will do to his self-esteem.

Please help!!

Thanks.

Lynaugh