Re: [NIDS) ~~ children can develop speech

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It is in God's hands ......... never underestimate the chance

of a M I R A C L E. We all must remain hopeful !

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In a message dated 4/3/2009 9:48:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

bevanderson@... writes:

Hi--my understanding is that there really is no age limit. There was an

article in the local paper about an autistic woman,

in her thirties, who had just learned to speak over the past couple of

years. Prior to that point the clinicians had signed-off

on her and said she couldn't learn. It turned out to be a matter of

finding the right speech therapist who knew how to work

with this disorder.

FYI, my son is the same as Kristi's but sometimes can hold a brief

conversation--that's the point where motivation needs to drive them

rather than strictly ability to speak and auditory problems.

Beverly

Kristy Nardini wrote:

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> We used pivotal response training with my son which was really helpful

> for the motivational part. It left off, though, at communication as he

> became really good at using 1-3 words to get his wants and needs met,

> but not shared language.

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> Someone else posted in this thread about apraxia and motor planning.

> I've learned it's very important to combine speech with other

> therapies like OT to help with regulation and motor planning.

>

> Kristy

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> Upto what age children can develop speech

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>

> Hi,

>

> I have one basic query. Till what age we can keep hopes that our kids

> may develop speech. Will it be possible for them to get verbal even

> after 10 years. Though I asked this question several times in this

> group, I wanted to reconfirm whether we can keep hopes on their speech

> or chances are less? My son is undergoing therapy his comprehension is

> increasing, but speech part he is not getting motivation to initiate.

> Your experiences and ideas are highly appreciated.

>

> Thanks

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