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So Jack has been in preschool for a few weeks now and really seems to be enjoying it, atleast after I leave. He clings to my leg and the teachers literally have to peel him off. I have noticed an increase of speech attempts. He is still basically impossible to understand for anybody but me. I have been hearing him attempt two consonant words, which he has never really done in the past. I am still disappointed that they dont use sign language at all. One of his teachers told me he signs often to them and they dont know what he is saying. I think that must be very frusturating for him. Who knows though, maybe that will make him try and speak more.
I am having some problems with my younger son Tyler(or bubba as Jack calls him). He is 16 months and still not saying any words. I hear him grunt and moan like Jack so I think he is learning how to "speak" from Jack. I try and encourage him to talk and we are teaching him signs. I dont know if I can handle two non verbal toddlers. Does anyone have any tips on exercises I could do for a speech delay thats not apraxia? I already do lots of reading and repitition, but its not really going anywhere. I wonder if I should have him evauluated.
OK well I hope everyone is doing well and had good summers. Sara |
| Posted by luvmyboys on 09/04/2008 12:22 PM
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| Hi Sara. As I understand it, you have Jack in a regular preschool.. is that right? This has been a major concern of mine and that is should I put Josh (he is almost 3) in a regular preschool even though he is no where near where he should be for his age regarding speech. Would he be able to keep up... make friends etc etc. Would love some feedback and advice. Many thanks. |
| posted by Lisa on 09/04/2008 01:36 PM
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No actually Jack is in a speech based preschool. We had to be referred to it through our IEP. They focus most of their day on speech and the kids all get pull out sessions twice a week of individualized speech therapy. Right now he is doing 3 days a week there and I was considering putting him in a "regular" preschool the other 2 days to get him around some peers who are talking more. I just dont want him to feel alienated. His days are hard enough without having to feel pressured to keep up with or compete with kids who are speech wise way ahead of him.
Have you thought about putting your son in a daycare setting and seeing how he responds to that? or maybe joining saome playgroups with kids his age. I take Jack to a playgroup once a week but it seems to upset me more then anything. I catch myself constantly comparing him to the other kids which is not healthy for me or anyone involved really! I would definatly recomend shopping around for a preschool that has experience in speech delays. It is so hard to tell. I guess you just have to go with your gut instinct and your son. Some kids thrive and start talking all the time and some shut down, that is how my little Jack is. He is so sweet but he knows that something is "different about him. OK well I am rambling, sorry long day.
Is your son receiving any services right now? |
| posted by luvmyboys on 09/04/2008 09:49 PM
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Sara,
I'm glad to hear someone else going through the same things. Ryan just started preschool on Wednesday this week. He goes 4 days a week. Its a preschool through our elementary school for development delayed kids, most with speech delays. He also gets personal speech twice a week there. Its a little early to see any progress here, but he's doing some things I've never seen before, so he must be learning something!
I agree with you about the play groups. I am part of one here that I love to go to, but I see how all the other kids his age have conversations with their parents and I'm hear guessing what my kid wants (with signs and knowing him, I'm pretty good at it though). It makes me sad to see him compared to other kids. Especially when I 'talk' for him to the other kids, but they are always asking why he's pulling them or doing something because he can't get his point across to them.
I have an 4 month old now, and I am praying for a talker this time. I agree, I'm not sure I could handle two delayed kids, its hard with just one. I hope things work out with both your kids.
Is it just me or is everyone else hoping your child just miraculously starts talking tomorrow???? |
| posted by on 09/04/2008 10:02 PM
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I have been battling this dilemma for months! I may look into my local Head Start program. The have a speech therapist there (my old one now!) and I'm pretty sure there are typically developed kids there, too. I just want to wait until my little guy is at least 3, he's my baby.
Try this website Sara: there is a ton of info on it! Make sure you go through the archives as well!
My links don't usually work, you'll have to copy paste it
http://teachmetotalk.com/
And yes... every day I wake up thinking, today is the day my boy is going to start talking! |
| posted by Annette+4 on 09/05/2008 05:33 PM
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| hey, Sara. How is preschool going for Jack? |
| posted by Rhonda on 10/13/2008 03:19 PM
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Sara, I am so thrilled to hear Jack is doing so well in preschool! I am hoping to get Jake enrolled in January... your positive feedback helps my decision. :o)
Have you tired fish oil? Check out my journal post about my research:
http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/1219104/Fish_Oil_Journeys_Our_Experience_and_My_Research_into_DHA_Omega_3
You can start your youngest on a lower dose now, and he'll probably start improving in weeks.
I also know a lot of sites for encouraging language... if you want, message me and I'll give you some!
Good luck! |
| posted by Annette+4 on 10/15/2008 01:45 AM
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