Re: Is 24mths too young to benefit from PROMPT Therapy?

[Guest guest]

From our experience, I would say absolutely not. My son started PROMPT when he

was 27mos old and FLOURISHED! We started PROMPT at 27mos with 3-4 words, which

were all unintelligible. Now is 33mos and is speaking in 8-10 word

sentences with use of pronouns, correct sentence structure, etc. There's lots

left to do with articulation, but most people can understand him. I do have to

add that he has a milder verbal apraxia, but still, I credit PROMPT with his

speedy transformation.

I cannot say enough positive things about it. It is pretty aggressive/hands on

with the face, so that would be the only concern about a younger child - will

they let someone get in their space and touch their face? Our speech therapist

said it can sometimes take time for some of the kids to get used to the level of

hands-on, but once they see it's helping them they come around usually.

I am thankful DAILY for finding a good PROMPT therapist. Good luck!

Sharon

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> Hi there, after much searching, I have finally managed to find a lady who has

advanced training in PROMPT Therapy (I'm in Australia). I have an upcoming

appointment with her.

>

> I was wondering though, do you think 24mths of age is perhaps a little young

to benefit from /work with this particular method of therapy?

>

> Thanks for any advice.

>

[Guest guest]

NO, 24months is NOT too young. A lot of the therapy will be done through

play but also some structured activities to address oral motor skills AND

speech production. When you find the right SLP, (one who uses structured

oral motor exercises (Talk Tools), PROMPT, Beckman stretches, and Kaufman

tech, then he/she will be skilled in how to engage a younger child in play

during therapy but also use PROMPT.

Let me know if you have further questions.

Warmest wishes,

Barbara

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From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of rubykatee

Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:26 PM

Subject: [ ] Is 24mths too young to benefit from PROMPT

Therapy?

Hi there, after much searching, I have finally managed to find a lady who

has advanced training in PROMPT Therapy (I'm in Australia). I have an

upcoming appointment with her.

I was wondering though, do you think 24mths of age is perhaps a little young

to benefit from /work with this particular method of therapy?

Thanks for any advice.

[Guest guest]

My son started at 27 months, I wish I has started sooner. I do not think 24

months is too young

>

> Hi there, after much searching, I have finally managed to find a lady who has

advanced training in PROMPT Therapy (I'm in Australia). I have an upcoming

appointment with her.

>

> I was wondering though, do you think 24mths of age is perhaps a little young

to benefit from /work with this particular method of therapy?

>

> Thanks for any advice.

>

[Guest guest]

I am a PROMPT certified SLP on LI, NY.  I decided to become certified many

years ago because I found traditional oral motor therapy so slow. I also

stuttered severely as a child and sympathized with these children who were

working so hard to speak. I have found that is speeds up word production and

improves intelligibility more rapidly.  Of course every child is different but

I wanted to share this with you. tks for reading. Lori

 

Lori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP

Executive Director, All Island Speech Therapy

The Center For Stuttering Therapy & Communication Disorders

STUTTERING SPECIALIST

PROMPT CERTIFIED

Founder- Long Island Stuttering Connection Practice Groups

516-776-0184

Plainview, NY 11803

****You can now access my blog directly at:

www.allislandspeech.com 

 

 

" Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission " -Eleonor Roosevelt

 

From: anna_liisajansson <anna_liisajansson@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Is 24mths too young to benefit from PROMPT

Therapy?

Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 7:51 PM

 

My son started at 27 months, I wish I has started sooner. I do not think 24

months is too young

>

> Hi there, after much searching, I have finally managed to find a lady who has

advanced training in PROMPT Therapy (I'm in Australia). I have an upcoming

appointment with her.

>

> I was wondering though, do you think 24mths of age is perhaps a little young

to benefit from /work with this particular method of therapy?

>

> Thanks for any advice.

>