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speech therapy
Sun, 08/06/2006 - 07:13Topic: Parents & Caregivers
What is involved in speech therapy?I saw a pediatrician who recommended that i take my son for a speech therapy.He is three and can hardly construct a sentence and his single wording one cant actually get what he is saying or what he wants. Sometimes when he cant express himself he slaps somebody especially kids.Has anyone tried this and how effective is it to the child? I'd like to give it atry but first can i get an opinion from someone with the same experience? I'd really appreciate it coz this would prepare me in advance. Thanx
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Re: Re: speech therapy
Submitted by herecomesthefloor on Sun, 2006-08-06 - 11:59
My son, who is autistic, has been receiving some form of speech therapy since he was about a year old. Right now he gets 120 minutes a week at school, in addition to attending an apraxia clinic at the local university two times a week for 60 minute sessions (apraxia is a motor-planning disorder that often affects speech--"potty" is "ah-hee", "hi" is "eye". For my son, consonants are a HUGE stumbling block. Sometimes he'll lock down on one consonant sound--for a while, everything was "G", so "bye-bye" became "guy"- guy"). It's a major uphill battle. Over the years we've used a picture card system and sign language (nothing elaborate--just "eat", "drink", "more", "help", "no" etc.). A child's frustration when they cannot communicate what they want or are feeling is heartbreaking. When he is sick, I have no idea where he hurts as he cannot tell me. Still, we are so far from where we started and every bit of it has been worth it.
K.
Re: Re: Re: speech therapy
Submitted by fortune on Thu, 2006-08-10 - 01:08
Hello, thanx for the response. My son also has a problem with pronouncing the first consonant.for him he only saya the vowel sound of the first letter but the ohters that come in between he can say them so well.I dont know wether its his tongue that is heavy. I hope that the speech therapy makes him be able to communicate and reduce his anger and frustration.
Is he on any medication?
I wish u all the best!
Re: speech therapy
Submitted by ekoorb on Sun, 2006-08-06 - 08:16
Speech therapy is amazing for a child in need. My 8 year old son, who does not have E, started around 3. Early intervention is so important. As to what is involved, the therapist has the skills to work with your child to help him develop his speech if he is behind. IT is probably frustrating for your child right now that he can't express himself when he probably knows exactly what he wants to say but he can't get it out. You should look at speech therapy no different then a therapist who may give your child physical therapy after a broken arm. The therapist helps move along the process.