Re: Re: my 3 yr old (almost 4) can't learn hercolors

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Barbara...

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RE: [ ] Re: my 3 yr old (almost 4) can't learn her

colors

Yes, , great points and info. The Rosenthal theory of self-fulfilling

prophecy is EXACTLY why it steams me when professionals (Doctors, SLPs, OTs,

PTs, etc) paint a negative picture to parents about their child’s prognosis.

No one has a crystal ball! There are so many different variables that comprise

a child’s overall progress.

Parental support and an expectation of continued improvement is vital for any

child. It is hard for parents to expect the most improvement when docs tell

them that their child won’t progress.

Back to colors---comprehension and expression. Interestingly, most

speech-language tests don’t require that kids know all their colors by age 3.

First comes comprehension (identification of colors by pointing) and then comes

naming/expression. In most areas of the country, society thinks that kids should

know all their colors, #s, and letters by age 3. However, those skills are not

required to have developed by age 3.

I hope that other parents haven’t experienced the same type of comments from

other professionals about what their child “won’t†do. Unfortunately,

I’m sure it happens all too frequently.

If that happens to a parent on this list, I hope you remember the

self-fulfilling prophecy theory and tell that professional that you always

expect the best from your child. In my clinic, we always expect the most and

the best from our clients! J

Warmest wishes,

Barbara

Barbara A. , M.S., CCC-SLP

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