Re: OT-speech delay question()

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This is very interesting to me because my Karter doesn't eat food like normal

children, if it's fruit or yogurt i have to feed it to him. He doesn't like the

feel of it. Will eat crackers, cheese, cereal bars, but nothing that is wet or

slimey. Hates mashed potatoes.

With the noise thing, there was no music. He has never liked it when there is

alot of people anywhere. His father isn't a people person either so I guess I

never really thought about it.

Thanks for the input

Tabitha

JGOODIN wrote:

Tabitha,

About the loud music, does he do anything else you have noticed related to

senses or sensory issues? The reason I ask is because I had never really heard

of sensory integration dysfunction until I was researching the fact that

didn't respond to noise that much. It can also be the opposite and they could

overreact to sound or noise. also is a little jerky if we try to get him

to touch something new.

I didn't say this to worry you because if this is all, he probably just didn't

like the music, but I had never heard of this before, so I thought others may

not have either. His OT now has us doing a brushing protocal to stimulate nerve

function which is suppose to take care of it. He is much less jerky already.

Again, don't mean to worry you, but I just thought I would mention it!

11/19/04

Yarolim wrote:

Carol,

Yes Karter does have tubes. He has only had them for 2 weeks. He was on an

antibiotic for 2 months straight before the tubes were put in. Has ruptured

the one ear drum two times and that is the one they are watching. He goes back

in 2 months and will have a hearing test done at that visit. He can say mom

very clearly. but other than that i don't really notice any word. Will look

into getting him checked. He also does not like alot of people. At my dad's

50th b-day party Sat. he would just cover his ears from the noise. No band or

music, just from all the people in one place. Very strange child lol

Thanks

Tabitha

Carol Shelton wrote:

Chronic ear infections can cause hearing loss, which produces speech delays.

A hearing test is standard for a child with speech delays. Does he have ear

tubes? If so, then this should have taken care of the fluid which typically

causes hearing loss and his hearing should be fine, although he could have

hearing issues related to something else. My second child (a boy) was tested by

the free state program (ECI here in Texas) at the age of 18 months. Your

pediatrician should be able to tell you who to contact.

My philosophy is that it is never bad to have things checked out. I am a social

worker by training and education so I do believe in early intervention when

needed. Your son should be saying words at this point and may need some

intervention if he is not. Many kids respond quickly and just need a short bit

of speech therapy. You can also teach him to sign, which is something that a

speech therapist would be doing for a child who isn't speaking at this age.

When they begin to talk more, the signs drop off but they are helpful in the

meantime. My son began receiving services for speech in our home at the age of

18 months. Good luck,

Carol

OT-speech delay question

Everyone here talking about speech delays has got me a little concerned.

Karter almost 18 months says hardly anything, but knows what things are. If you

tell him to put that in the garbage he will take it over and put it there.

While looking on the net was not any help to me. (Just got me more worried) My

question is does anyone know the age they will test for speech delays? Or does

anyone know who to contact in Iowa that could help us with that. I've never

really been worried even when my daughter was talking in sen. by now. Everyone

says the 2nd child is slower and he's a boy. So, I never really thought about

it. On the net there is an article about ear infection and speech delays.

Karter has had ear infections most of his life. ENT Dr. even said his one ear

drum is retracted, but is going to recheck it 2 months, to see if the tubes

helped. This is in the ear that has ruptured twice.

Thank you for your help

Tabitha

Brittanie 2-9-00

Karter 7-30-04

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My son with speech delays (and motor delays) also has sensory integration

issues. Many of his issues are played out with food...he won't eat any veggies

but french fries and rejects anything unfamiliar. He refuses to even try mashed

potatoes. I have a terrible time getting good food into him. Many people have

some degree of sensory integration issues (not liking scratchy tags on clothing

or being very distracted by external noise while doing tasks, etc.), but some

kids/people have this issue more than others. My son has learned (with practice

and several years of OT and PT, as well as speech therapy) to function very well

at preschool, church and other settings. Sometimes some (like the brushing that

mentioned) can help kids with sensory issues to function better. Good

luck to you and just wanted to let you know how common these things are.

Carol

OT-speech delay question

Everyone here talking about speech delays has got me a little concerned.

Karter almost 18 months says hardly anything, but knows what things are. If you

tell him to put that in the garbage he will take it over and put it there.

While looking on the net was not any help to me. (Just got me more worried) My

question is does anyone know the age they will test for speech delays? Or does

anyone know who to contact in Iowa that could help us with that. I've never

really been worried even when my daughter was talking in sen. by now. Everyone

says the 2nd child is slower and he's a boy. So, I never really thought about

it. On the net there is an article about ear infection and speech delays.

Karter has had ear infections most of his life. ENT Dr. even said his one ear

drum is retracted, but is going to recheck it 2 months, to see if the tubes

helped. This is in the ear that has ruptured twice.

Thank you for your help

Tabitha

Brittanie 2-9-00

Karter 7-30-04

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You may do a little research on the topic to see if this sounds like Karter. If

you search sensory integration dysfunction you get so many articles. My OT said

that a lot of older children who are " picky eaters " could have this issue, and

that many school age children who are diagnosed with ADD may also have this

problem. I was surprised as an elementary teacher to have never heard of it,

but am so glad I know about it now, as I would like to get it taken care of as

early as possible.

It can't hurt to add a little research onto what you are already doing!

hates mashed potatoes too! He likes other mushy foods, so I think it is

just the taste for him but it is a little different, so you never know.

11/19/04

Yarolim wrote:

This is very interesting to me because my Karter doesn't eat food like normal

children, if it's fruit or yogurt i have to feed it to him. He doesn't like the

feel of it. Will eat crackers, cheese, cereal bars, but nothing that is wet or

slimey. Hates mashed potatoes.

With the noise thing, there was no music. He has never liked it when there is

alot of people anywhere. His father isn't a people person either so I guess I

never really thought about it.

Thanks for the input

Tabitha

JGOODIN wrote:

Tabitha,

About the loud music, does he do anything else you have noticed related to

senses or sensory issues? The reason I ask is because I had never really heard

of sensory integration dysfunction until I was researching the fact that

didn't respond to noise that much. It can also be the opposite and they could

overreact to sound or noise. also is a little jerky if we try to get him

to touch something new.

I didn't say this to worry you because if this is all, he probably just didn't

like the music, but I had never heard of this before, so I thought others may

not have either. His OT now has us doing a brushing protocal to stimulate nerve

function which is suppose to take care of it. He is much less jerky already.

Again, don't mean to worry you, but I just thought I would mention it!

11/19/04

Yarolim wrote:

Carol,

Yes Karter does have tubes. He has only had them for 2 weeks. He was on an

antibiotic for 2 months straight before the tubes were put in. Has ruptured

the one ear drum two times and that is the one they are watching. He goes back

in 2 months and will have a hearing test done at that visit. He can say mom

very clearly. but other than that i don't really notice any word. Will look

into getting him checked. He also does not like alot of people. At my dad's

50th b-day party Sat. he would just cover his ears from the noise. No band or

music, just from all the people in one place. Very strange child lol

Thanks

Tabitha

Carol Shelton wrote:

Chronic ear infections can cause hearing loss, which produces speech delays.

A hearing test is standard for a child with speech delays. Does he have ear

tubes? If so, then this should have taken care of the fluid which typically

causes hearing loss and his hearing should be fine, although he could have

hearing issues related to something else. My second child (a boy) was tested by

the free state program (ECI here in Texas) at the age of 18 months. Your

pediatrician should be able to tell you who to contact.

My philosophy is that it is never bad to have things checked out. I am a social

worker by training and education so I do believe in early intervention when

needed. Your son should be saying words at this point and may need some

intervention if he is not. Many kids respond quickly and just need a short bit

of speech therapy. You can also teach him to sign, which is something that a

speech therapist would be doing for a child who isn't speaking at this age.

When they begin to talk more, the signs drop off but they are helpful in the

meantime. My son began receiving services for speech in our home at the age of

18 months. Good luck,

Carol

OT-speech delay question

Everyone here talking about speech delays has got me a little concerned.

Karter almost 18 months says hardly anything, but knows what things are. If you

tell him to put that in the garbage he will take it over and put it there.

While looking on the net was not any help to me. (Just got me more worried) My

question is does anyone know the age they will test for speech delays? Or does

anyone know who to contact in Iowa that could help us with that. I've never

really been worried even when my daughter was talking in sen. by now. Everyone

says the 2nd child is slower and he's a boy. So, I never really thought about

it. On the net there is an article about ear infection and speech delays.

Karter has had ear infections most of his life. ENT Dr. even said his one ear

drum is retracted, but is going to recheck it 2 months, to see if the tubes

helped. This is in the ear that has ruptured twice.

Thank you for your help

Tabitha

Brittanie 2-9-00

Karter 7-30-04

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In the research I did, I was surprised to find out how common it was. As a

teacher, I think it is very important to be aware of, yet I had never heard of

it! Thanks for add more to the discussion.

Carol Shelton wrote:

My son with speech delays (and motor delays) also has sensory integration

issues. Many of his issues are played out with food...he won't eat any veggies

but french fries and rejects anything unfamiliar. He refuses to even try mashed

potatoes. I have a terrible time getting good food into him. Many people have

some degree of sensory integration issues (not liking scratchy tags on clothing

or being very distracted by external noise while doing tasks, etc.), but some

kids/people have this issue more than others. My son has learned (with practice

and several years of OT and PT, as well as speech therapy) to function very well

at preschool, church and other settings. Sometimes some (like the brushing that

mentioned) can help kids with sensory issues to function better. Good

luck to you and just wanted to let you know how common these things are.

Carol

OT-speech delay question

Everyone here talking about speech delays has got me a little concerned.

Karter almost 18 months says hardly anything, but knows what things are. If you

tell him to put that in the garbage he will take it over and put it there.

While looking on the net was not any help to me. (Just got me more worried) My

question is does anyone know the age they will test for speech delays? Or does

anyone know who to contact in Iowa that could help us with that. I've never

really been worried even when my daughter was talking in sen. by now. Everyone

says the 2nd child is slower and he's a boy. So, I never really thought about

it. On the net there is an article about ear infection and speech delays.

Karter has had ear infections most of his life. ENT Dr. even said his one ear

drum is retracted, but is going to recheck it 2 months, to see if the tubes

helped. This is in the ear that has ruptured twice.

Thank you for your help

Tabitha

Brittanie 2-9-00

Karter 7-30-04

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