Guest guest Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 I find that BJ goes backwards sometimes before he actually moves forwards. And we noticed it allot with his signs. And when he started dropping the signs for the words.....sorta like he was stewing it or something. Maybe keep a journal so that you know how much he is signing/talking. Then you may be amazed at how often he is actually signing, and then if it does go on for say 3 weeks you know that something may be amiss?? That way you can also have documentation for whatever agency you may need to use? And I Dont think you are complainnig for now reason--you are a concerned mum Keep up the good work noreen wheeler wrote: > Hi everyone. I feel like I am complaining for no real reason. My son > Jack 2yrs 1month has been having trouble with his speech. He started > walking before 18 months. He is reading books and mimicking many > sounds. Everyone tells me that he is the " highest functioning downy they > have ever seen. " > > Excuse my tone, but most of them do not understand that high > functioning or not, Jack has his difficulties. > > During the past 6 weeks, he has refused to speak ( which is only mmmmms > and bbbbbbs) and has refused to sign ( which is only more, all done, > please and bath ), Everyone seems to belittle my concerns because of his > great performance in PT and OT skills. However, I'm concerned. > > I have done a non-professional test by making everything FUN!!! If we > are alone, and everything is non-pressured, he speaks to me. It is > difficult to understand, of course, but he is saying mo and tenk yu > and ah > duh, etc. > > Again, I feel guilty for my concern because of his other > accomplishments, but I'm wondering if anyone else has gone through it > and can give me > some insight. > > Signed, A mom forever learning to be a great parent. > > Noreen (Charlie 5, Tommy 3, Jack 2 ds) > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2004 Report Share Posted October 8, 2004 > > > Hi everyone. I feel like I am complaining for no real reason. My son > > Jack 2yrs 1month has been having trouble with his speech. He started > > walking before 18 months. He is reading books and mimicking many > > sounds. Everyone tells me that he is the " highest functioning downy they > > have ever seen. " > > > > Excuse my tone, but most of them do not understand that high > > functioning or not, Jack has his difficulties. > > > > During the past 6 weeks, he has refused to speak ( which is only mmmmms > > and bbbbbbs) and has refused to sign ( which is only more, all done, > > please and bath ), Everyone seems to belittle my concerns because of his > > great performance in PT and OT skills. However, I'm concerned. > > > > I have done a non-professional test by making everything FUN!!! If we > > are alone, and everything is non-pressured, he speaks to me. It is > > difficult to understand, of course, but he is saying mo and tenk yu > > and ah > > duh, etc. > > > > Again, I feel guilty for my concern because of his other > > accomplishments, but I'm wondering if anyone else has gone through it > > and can give me > > some insight. > > > > Signed, A mom forever learning to be a great parent. > > > > Noreen (Charlie 5, Tommy 3, Jack 2 ds) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Hope this finds everyone well. I had a really important question in regards to beginning speech. I feel my daughter is really self- conscious in the way in which her words come out, and lately I am hearing very soft spoken words, phrases quietly and with individuals she feels comfortable. Has anyone else experienced more speech and efforts with certain individuals before speaking in front of everyone? For the last few months I have been convinced that she wanted to speak many times, but hesitated and instead made familiar sounds. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks. Michele Cerruto. Mauldin, SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Michele, It could be related to anxiety, just as you say. Here is a link to an article you may find interesting... http://www.selectivemutismcenter.org/TIME.htm I'm not saying your daughter has selective mutism, but the article does validate your idea of kids having anxiety about speaking in front of certain individuals. There was a little girl who did have selective mutism in one of my kids' kindergarten classes one year, and her teacher worked with her so well (letting her choose a special friend to take to speech each time, etc., etc.) that by the end of the year she was chattering away just like all the other kids. I have been really interested in this topic for another reason. I know a little boy who is severely affected by (10 and not talking) and his little sister will talk up a storm when I'm at her house and she's with her family, but will not talk to me at her house or when I'm watching her at my house. She wouldn't talk to my friend who watched her at her own house either. She will smile at me and her mom says she loves to come to our house... it's just as if she can't bring herself to say a word. I am wondering if this is just another manifestation of . Anyway, it sounds as though the anxiety can be overcome. Maybe the website mentioned in the article will have some good ideas on it. Good luck! Caroline > From: <isoaa@...> > Reply-< > > Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 22:20:41 -0400 (EDT) > < > > Subject: RE: Beginning Speech > > Hope this finds everyone well. I had a really important question > in regards to beginning speech. I feel my daughter is really self- > conscious in the way in which her words come out, and lately I > am hearing very soft spoken words, phrases quietly and with > individuals she feels comfortable. Has anyone else experienced > more speech and efforts with certain individuals before speaking > in front of everyone? For the last few months I have been convinced > that she wanted to speak many times, but hesitated and instead > made familiar sounds. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks. > > Michele Cerruto. > Mauldin, SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thanks to both of you for sharing your thoughts. I am seeing very good signs. She talked more today than ever and with more people, although a bit inarticulate, nonetheless, we are hearing her talk. This is incredible !! Michele Cerruto. Mauldin, SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Yes.... our kids as they are getting better, can develop a speech phobia..especially as they get a little older, and are reticent to speak for fear of making a mistake...because they couldn't get it right before when they were not well. This has been confirmed to me by both Dr Silton and Dr Fosnot as we have seen both in CA this week. Our son has lots of stored language, and is now slowly starting to talk...but often, if he is in a strange or unfamiliar situation, or feels pressured he will whisper to himself - or run the words together so fast that it is a blur...we take the time to slow him down, and give every encouragement - and make it OK to not be perfect.....our younger daugter, when she was 2 and blurting out anything, didn't care if she messed up...she was talking and that's what counted to her and at that age was not self conscious about anything, let alone making an error of speech. A 10 yo is ... and with a little encouragemnt..out it comes! --- isoaa@... wrote: > Hope this finds everyone well. I had a really important question > in regards to beginning speech. I feel my daughter is really self- > conscious in the way in which her words come out, and lately I > am hearing very soft spoken words, phrases quietly and with > individuals she feels comfortable. Has anyone else experienced > more speech and efforts with certain individuals before speaking > in front of everyone? For the last few months I have been > convinced > that she wanted to speak many times, but hesitated and instead > made familiar sounds. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks. > > Michele Cerruto. > Mauldin, SC > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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