Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Thank you I am definetly going to look into this program. Do you know how they evaluate them? and Carol Shelton wrote: I have four children and the second one (my oldest son) had some speech delays, as well as motor delays. In every state of the US, there are programs which evaluate kids free under the age of three to determine whether or not they have delays which qualify for services. received speech therapy in-home with a good therapist and then, at the age of three, went on to be treated by a speech therapist in the local school district. It benefited him greatly. He turned five in October and is still receiving speech therapy. Not all kids need it for that long, though. Listen to your instincts as a mom. If you think your daughter is delayed in speech, then have it checked out. All the best to you, Carol Re: OT- Speech delays Hello everyone. I wanted to ask everyone if any of your children had speech delays? My daughter just turned 2 and to me she is not speaking as much as she should be. I am getting kinda worried about her and I am even thinking about getting her checked out. She says a few words and when I ask her to repeat what I tell her she says something different. Sometimes she does repeat me but most of the time she just speaks in " her own language " ,kwim. My son was very vocal and spoke very young that is what surprises me. I know you should not compare but she is 2 years old and I feel she should be a little more vocal than she is. If anyone has any info I would really appreciate it! and BL CF 12/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Hey Jenn, You and everyone else that responded have been a lot of help! I definetly want to get her tested, besides what harm could it do. Although I am not exactly sure where to call or anything but, I guess her pediatrican is a good start. Thanks and take care, and Hundley wrote: Hi , I don't have any specific information to give you but if you ever have any doubts I would definitely taker her to a speech pathologist and get her evaluated. However, it could be the case of just a late bloomer, like my son with walking. I have to very good friends whos children didn't start really speaking until well after two. In fact, one of my friends little girls was actually diagnosed with Aplasia (I'm not spelling that right) but anyway she couldn't say any words except for one and they believed by the time the message got from her brain to her mouth the word was lost or distorted. But a few days after bringing home a new baby she began saying everything. My mom's neighbor little girl only said the word " Cat " till she was 2+ then all the sudden, talking non-stop. I know this doesn't really help but it does let you know that your little girl isn't alone. Maybe she's a deep thinker! :-) Hang in there it will come. But again, if you have some valid concerns get her tested. Best of luck to you and .. Hugs, Jenn michelle wrote: Hello everyone. I wanted to ask everyone if any of your children had speech delays? My daughter just turned 2 and to me she is not speaking as much as she should be. I am getting kinda worried about her and I am even thinking about getting her checked out. She says a few words and when I ask her to repeat what I tell her she says something different. Sometimes she does repeat me but most of the time she just speaks in " her own language " ,kwim. My son was very vocal and spoke very young that is what surprises me. I know you should not compare but she is 2 years old and I feel she should be a little more vocal than she is. If anyone has any info I would really appreciate it! and BL CF 12/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 Oh ya, sooner than later is better! Re: OT- Speech delays Hello everyone. I wanted to ask everyone if any of your children had speech delays? My daughter just turned 2 and to me she is not speaking as much as she should be. I am getting kinda worried about her and I am even thinking about getting her checked out. She says a few words and when I ask her to repeat what I tell her she says something different. Sometimes she does repeat me but most of the time she just speaks in " her own language " ,kwim. My son was very vocal and spoke very young that is what surprises me. I know you should not compare but she is 2 years old and I feel she should be a little more vocal than she is. If anyone has any info I would really appreciate it! and BL CF 12/16/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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