Michael's preschool has recommended a speech evaluation for Michael. Michael, who was speaking at a year. Michael who speaks like he is 10. Michael, who uses words likes, actually, and deliberately, and imagination. He can tell me everything he does in a day and things he did months ago.
But, there are sounds he is not saying. Like the s sound. Spider is pider. School is cool. Foster is foter. I thought it would stop. I thought he would grow out of it.
I know this is not a big deal. I've had friends go through developmental evaluations and come out with an autism diagnoses. I know that that is not where we are going. But still, I'm worried. Worried that there is something wrong with Michael that I'm not seeing.
Michael is acting out. He heard me on the phone arranging the evaluation and he keeps saying "But Mommy I can say my ssss. There is nothing wrong with me Mommy." I know we need to do this evaluation. I know it's silly to be scared at something this minor. But when it is your child, it is not minor. You never want anything to be wrong.
The appointment is next week. I haven't told Michael and I'm not going to. I'm going to tell him we are going to go to talk to someone. And that is not a lie.
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My younger brother had to go for some minor speech therapy when he was in kindergarten for the “Y” sound (he said “lellow” instead of “yellow”) and the “R” sound. I doubt it is anything to be concerned about developmentally, but he was upset that kids would make fun of him for saying the words wrong, so I agree that it’s definitely better to have Michael work on the “S” sound sooner rather than later.
My younger brother had to go for some minor speech therapy when he was in kindergarten for the “Y” sound (he said “lellow” instead of “yellow”) and the “R” sound. I doubt it is anything to be concerned about developmentally, but he was upset that kids would make fun of him for saying the words wrong, so I agree that it’s definitely better to have Michael work on the “S” sound sooner rather than later.
My younger brother had to go for some minor speech therapy when he was in kindergarten for the “Y” sound (he said “lellow” instead of “yellow”) and the “R” sound. I doubt it is anything to be concerned about developmentally, but he was upset that kids would make fun of him for saying the words wrong, so I agree that it’s definitely better to have Michael work on the “S” sound sooner rather than later.
My younger brother had to go for some minor speech therapy when he was in kindergarten for the “Y” sound (he said “lellow” instead of “yellow”) and the “R” sound. I doubt it is anything to be concerned about developmentally, but he was upset that kids would make fun of him for saying the words wrong, so I agree that it’s definitely better to have Michael work on the “S” sound sooner rather than later.
I didn’t grow out of my speech problems (with “r’s” mostly) until I was about 8 or 9. I also saw a speech therapist for a time. And all is well now, at least with my speech
I didn’t grow out of my speech problems (with “r’s” mostly) until I was about 8 or 9. I also saw a speech therapist for a time. And all is well now, at least with my speech
I didn’t grow out of my speech problems (with “r’s” mostly) until I was about 8 or 9. I also saw a speech therapist for a time. And all is well now, at least with my speech
I didn’t grow out of my speech problems (with “r’s” mostly) until I was about 8 or 9. I also saw a speech therapist for a time. And all is well now, at least with my speech
Oh I know, the first time someone said, “I think there’s something wrong with your boy” it took my breath away and made me want to vomit and cry at the same time. I’ll think good thoughts for you
Oh I know, the first time someone said, “I think there’s something wrong with your boy” it took my breath away and made me want to vomit and cry at the same time. I’ll think good thoughts for you
Oh I know, the first time someone said, “I think there’s something wrong with your boy” it took my breath away and made me want to vomit and cry at the same time. I’ll think good thoughts for you
Oh I know, the first time someone said, “I think there’s something wrong with your boy” it took my breath away and made me want to vomit and cry at the same time. I’ll think good thoughts for you
I get what you are saying. My younger daughter is above age appropriate level in all areas except gross motor. Her gross motor is delayed. She has Birth to Three services. I am a special ed attorney. Yet, I understand nothing but fear when it comes to my own kid. Tomorrow is her neurologist appt. I’m sure she’s fine but it is still scary. So, I get what you are saying.
I get what you are saying. My younger daughter is above age appropriate level in all areas except gross motor. Her gross motor is delayed. She has Birth to Three services. I am a special ed attorney. Yet, I understand nothing but fear when it comes to my own kid. Tomorrow is her neurologist appt. I’m sure she’s fine but it is still scary. So, I get what you are saying.
I get what you are saying. My younger daughter is above age appropriate level in all areas except gross motor. Her gross motor is delayed. She has Birth to Three services. I am a special ed attorney. Yet, I understand nothing but fear when it comes to my own kid. Tomorrow is her neurologist appt. I’m sure she’s fine but it is still scary. So, I get what you are saying.
I get what you are saying. My younger daughter is above age appropriate level in all areas except gross motor. Her gross motor is delayed. She has Birth to Three services. I am a special ed attorney. Yet, I understand nothing but fear when it comes to my own kid. Tomorrow is her neurologist appt. I’m sure she’s fine but it is still scary. So, I get what you are saying.
I get it too. I just had my first appointment to set up my son’s evaluation and even though I know it’s not a significant issue, it’s still so scary. We all seem to know someone who went in thinking that they were dealing with a minor issue and came out with a serious diagnosis, you know? I guess we all worry that could be us.
I get it too. I just had my first appointment to set up my son’s evaluation and even though I know it’s not a significant issue, it’s still so scary. We all seem to know someone who went in thinking that they were dealing with a minor issue and came out with a serious diagnosis, you know? I guess we all worry that could be us.
I get it too. I just had my first appointment to set up my son’s evaluation and even though I know it’s not a significant issue, it’s still so scary. We all seem to know someone who went in thinking that they were dealing with a minor issue and came out with a serious diagnosis, you know? I guess we all worry that could be us.
I get it too. I just had my first appointment to set up my son’s evaluation and even though I know it’s not a significant issue, it’s still so scary. We all seem to know someone who went in thinking that they were dealing with a minor issue and came out with a serious diagnosis, you know? I guess we all worry that could be us.
I understand your concern and think the evaluation is best, but you know what? It isn’t the end of the world if he never grows out of his speech impediment. I had speech therapy from ages 5-12 and never got over my problem with R’s. Now I’m a fully functioning adult that people think has an awesome foreign accent. Sometimes I even continue to let them think that.
Sure, I wish I didn’t have a speech problem and certainly hope Michael doesn’t have a problem. But I just want to try and reassure you that there shouldn’t be any long-term consequences if the evaluation does point in that direction.
I understand your concern and think the evaluation is best, but you know what? It isn’t the end of the world if he never grows out of his speech impediment. I had speech therapy from ages 5-12 and never got over my problem with R’s. Now I’m a fully functioning adult that people think has an awesome foreign accent. Sometimes I even continue to let them think that.
Sure, I wish I didn’t have a speech problem and certainly hope Michael doesn’t have a problem. But I just want to try and reassure you that there shouldn’t be any long-term consequences if the evaluation does point in that direction.
I understand your concern and think the evaluation is best, but you know what? It isn’t the end of the world if he never grows out of his speech impediment. I had speech therapy from ages 5-12 and never got over my problem with R’s. Now I’m a fully functioning adult that people think has an awesome foreign accent. Sometimes I even continue to let them think that.
Sure, I wish I didn’t have a speech problem and certainly hope Michael doesn’t have a problem. But I just want to try and reassure you that there shouldn’t be any long-term consequences if the evaluation does point in that direction.
I understand your concern and think the evaluation is best, but you know what? It isn’t the end of the world if he never grows out of his speech impediment. I had speech therapy from ages 5-12 and never got over my problem with R’s. Now I’m a fully functioning adult that people think has an awesome foreign accent. Sometimes I even continue to let them think that.
Sure, I wish I didn’t have a speech problem and certainly hope Michael doesn’t have a problem. But I just want to try and reassure you that there shouldn’t be any long-term consequences if the evaluation does point in that direction.
Try not to worry! My mom is a speech pathologist, and my sisters both had to go for speech therapy for a little while. I’m sure it’s easier to work on S sounds now rather than later. But still, try to hang in there — I’ll be thinking of you!
Try not to worry! My mom is a speech pathologist, and my sisters both had to go for speech therapy for a little while. I’m sure it’s easier to work on S sounds now rather than later. But still, try to hang in there — I’ll be thinking of you!
Try not to worry! My mom is a speech pathologist, and my sisters both had to go for speech therapy for a little while. I’m sure it’s easier to work on S sounds now rather than later. But still, try to hang in there — I’ll be thinking of you!
Try not to worry! My mom is a speech pathologist, and my sisters both had to go for speech therapy for a little while. I’m sure it’s easier to work on S sounds now rather than later. But still, try to hang in there — I’ll be thinking of you!
My sister had a similar problem and in kindergarten started speech therapy. She went everyday for a year and never struggled with it again. Her son has a similar issue (more a tongue placement issue) and has been in therapy for 2 years now. I totally understand your concern. I’ll be hoping for the best for you and Michael. At least you are addressing it now while he is young and not waiting until it is too late. Keep us posted.
My sister had a similar problem and in kindergarten started speech therapy. She went everyday for a year and never struggled with it again. Her son has a similar issue (more a tongue placement issue) and has been in therapy for 2 years now. I totally understand your concern. I’ll be hoping for the best for you and Michael. At least you are addressing it now while he is young and not waiting until it is too late. Keep us posted.
My sister had a similar problem and in kindergarten started speech therapy. She went everyday for a year and never struggled with it again. Her son has a similar issue (more a tongue placement issue) and has been in therapy for 2 years now. I totally understand your concern. I’ll be hoping for the best for you and Michael. At least you are addressing it now while he is young and not waiting until it is too late. Keep us posted.
My sister had a similar problem and in kindergarten started speech therapy. She went everyday for a year and never struggled with it again. Her son has a similar issue (more a tongue placement issue) and has been in therapy for 2 years now. I totally understand your concern. I’ll be hoping for the best for you and Michael. At least you are addressing it now while he is young and not waiting until it is too late. Keep us posted.
I hope it’s nothing, and that getting the eval done will bring you peace.
Strange you should mention this today…I was just wondering if three-year-old Cupcake’s mispronunciations of certain letters were cute or something to worry about. Huh.
I hope it’s nothing, and that getting the eval done will bring you peace.
Strange you should mention this today…I was just wondering if three-year-old Cupcake’s mispronunciations of certain letters were cute or something to worry about. Huh.
I hope it’s nothing, and that getting the eval done will bring you peace.
Strange you should mention this today…I was just wondering if three-year-old Cupcake’s mispronunciations of certain letters were cute or something to worry about. Huh.
I hope it’s nothing, and that getting the eval done will bring you peace.
Strange you should mention this today…I was just wondering if three-year-old Cupcake’s mispronunciations of certain letters were cute or something to worry about. Huh.
Oh, please. He’s fine. I’m not an early childhood teacher (I work with older students) but I believe the /s/ sound doesn’t develop until age 6.
That said, it’s still better to have the evaluation so that someone who actually knows when the /s/ develops can tell you he’s fine, rather than some random poster you’ve never met!
My son couldn’t say they /l/ sound. Alio’s pizza – his favorite food – was pronounced “Ewios” for a very long time.
He goes to a Spanish bilingual school (even though we are native English speakers) where he spent half his day speaking Spanish. One night, I asked him, “Que quieres para cenar?” (the one line of Spanish I know, which means, “What do you want for dinner?”) He replied, “Yo quiero Elios”, with a perfectly-pronounced /l/ sound. I pointed out that he said the L correctly, and he said, “Well, of course. That’s how you say it in Spanish.” I asked, “How do you say it in English?” and he said “Ewios.” Needless to say, we now encourage the Spanish around here.
Sorry – long random story. But one of my favorites!!!!
Oh, please. He’s fine. I’m not an early childhood teacher (I work with older students) but I believe the /s/ sound doesn’t develop until age 6.
That said, it’s still better to have the evaluation so that someone who actually knows when the /s/ develops can tell you he’s fine, rather than some random poster you’ve never met!
My son couldn’t say they /l/ sound. Alio’s pizza – his favorite food – was pronounced “Ewios” for a very long time.
He goes to a Spanish bilingual school (even though we are native English speakers) where he spent half his day speaking Spanish. One night, I asked him, “Que quieres para cenar?” (the one line of Spanish I know, which means, “What do you want for dinner?”) He replied, “Yo quiero Elios”, with a perfectly-pronounced /l/ sound. I pointed out that he said the L correctly, and he said, “Well, of course. That’s how you say it in Spanish.” I asked, “How do you say it in English?” and he said “Ewios.” Needless to say, we now encourage the Spanish around here.
Sorry – long random story. But one of my favorites!!!!
Oh, please. He’s fine. I’m not an early childhood teacher (I work with older students) but I believe the /s/ sound doesn’t develop until age 6.
That said, it’s still better to have the evaluation so that someone who actually knows when the /s/ develops can tell you he’s fine, rather than some random poster you’ve never met!
My son couldn’t say they /l/ sound. Alio’s pizza – his favorite food – was pronounced “Ewios” for a very long time.
He goes to a Spanish bilingual school (even though we are native English speakers) where he spent half his day speaking Spanish. One night, I asked him, “Que quieres para cenar?” (the one line of Spanish I know, which means, “What do you want for dinner?”) He replied, “Yo quiero Elios”, with a perfectly-pronounced /l/ sound. I pointed out that he said the L correctly, and he said, “Well, of course. That’s how you say it in Spanish.” I asked, “How do you say it in English?” and he said “Ewios.” Needless to say, we now encourage the Spanish around here.
Sorry – long random story. But one of my favorites!!!!
Oh, please. He’s fine. I’m not an early childhood teacher (I work with older students) but I believe the /s/ sound doesn’t develop until age 6.
That said, it’s still better to have the evaluation so that someone who actually knows when the /s/ develops can tell you he’s fine, rather than some random poster you’ve never met!
My son couldn’t say they /l/ sound. Alio’s pizza – his favorite food – was pronounced “Ewios” for a very long time.
He goes to a Spanish bilingual school (even though we are native English speakers) where he spent half his day speaking Spanish. One night, I asked him, “Que quieres para cenar?” (the one line of Spanish I know, which means, “What do you want for dinner?”) He replied, “Yo quiero Elios”, with a perfectly-pronounced /l/ sound. I pointed out that he said the L correctly, and he said, “Well, of course. That’s how you say it in Spanish.” I asked, “How do you say it in English?” and he said “Ewios.” Needless to say, we now encourage the Spanish around here.
Sorry – long random story. But one of my favorites!!!!
We thought Ian had low muscle tone in his mouth. Turned out he just had enormous tonsils.
Claudia never says her “l”s but she can.
Don’t worry about it. That kid is brilliant. Who cares if he needs some speech classes?
We thought Ian had low muscle tone in his mouth. Turned out he just had enormous tonsils.
Claudia never says her “l”s but she can.
Don’t worry about it. That kid is brilliant. Who cares if he needs some speech classes?
We thought Ian had low muscle tone in his mouth. Turned out he just had enormous tonsils.
Claudia never says her “l”s but she can.
Don’t worry about it. That kid is brilliant. Who cares if he needs some speech classes?
We thought Ian had low muscle tone in his mouth. Turned out he just had enormous tonsils.
Claudia never says her “l”s but she can.
Don’t worry about it. That kid is brilliant. Who cares if he needs some speech classes?
I know that feeling of alarm when they tell you there might be something wrong with your child. In Noah’s few short months I have had a few of those incidents.
Side note: I had the same speech thing. I said dust=dut, desk=deck, spider=pider, spoon=poon. I don’t know when I stopped, I’ll ask my Mom.
Hang in there.
I know that feeling of alarm when they tell you there might be something wrong with your child. In Noah’s few short months I have had a few of those incidents.
Side note: I had the same speech thing. I said dust=dut, desk=deck, spider=pider, spoon=poon. I don’t know when I stopped, I’ll ask my Mom.
Hang in there.
I know that feeling of alarm when they tell you there might be something wrong with your child. In Noah’s few short months I have had a few of those incidents.
Side note: I had the same speech thing. I said dust=dut, desk=deck, spider=pider, spoon=poon. I don’t know when I stopped, I’ll ask my Mom.
Hang in there.
I know that feeling of alarm when they tell you there might be something wrong with your child. In Noah’s few short months I have had a few of those incidents.
Side note: I had the same speech thing. I said dust=dut, desk=deck, spider=pider, spoon=poon. I don’t know when I stopped, I’ll ask my Mom.
Hang in there.
I know a ton, literally, of people who had speech therapy as kids, and people whose kids had it at one point, and in most cases it does what it needs to do and really isn’t a big deal. Michael is bright and awesome and still little yet, so hopefully no big thing for him, either.
I know a ton, literally, of people who had speech therapy as kids, and people whose kids had it at one point, and in most cases it does what it needs to do and really isn’t a big deal. Michael is bright and awesome and still little yet, so hopefully no big thing for him, either.
I know a ton, literally, of people who had speech therapy as kids, and people whose kids had it at one point, and in most cases it does what it needs to do and really isn’t a big deal. Michael is bright and awesome and still little yet, so hopefully no big thing for him, either.
I know a ton, literally, of people who had speech therapy as kids, and people whose kids had it at one point, and in most cases it does what it needs to do and really isn’t a big deal. Michael is bright and awesome and still little yet, so hopefully no big thing for him, either.
All will be well. If he does need speech therapy, he’ll be in and out before kindergarten. I do know what you mean about not really wanting to take him in though. Quinn doesn’t say his “r” sound. I know I should probably just take the bullet and go for 3 out of 3 in the county developmental system.
And once Michael realizes that all they do is play games with him, he’ll probably be happy.
All will be well. If he does need speech therapy, he’ll be in and out before kindergarten. I do know what you mean about not really wanting to take him in though. Quinn doesn’t say his “r” sound. I know I should probably just take the bullet and go for 3 out of 3 in the county developmental system.
And once Michael realizes that all they do is play games with him, he’ll probably be happy.
All will be well. If he does need speech therapy, he’ll be in and out before kindergarten. I do know what you mean about not really wanting to take him in though. Quinn doesn’t say his “r” sound. I know I should probably just take the bullet and go for 3 out of 3 in the county developmental system.
And once Michael realizes that all they do is play games with him, he’ll probably be happy.
All will be well. If he does need speech therapy, he’ll be in and out before kindergarten. I do know what you mean about not really wanting to take him in though. Quinn doesn’t say his “r” sound. I know I should probably just take the bullet and go for 3 out of 3 in the county developmental system.
And once Michael realizes that all they do is play games with him, he’ll probably be happy.
i’m sure all will be fine, but i totally understand the nerves behind the situation.
just make sure michael is as calm as he can be so he doesn’t get under-evaluated due to nerves.
i’m sure all will be fine, but i totally understand the nerves behind the situation.
just make sure michael is as calm as he can be so he doesn’t get under-evaluated due to nerves.
i’m sure all will be fine, but i totally understand the nerves behind the situation.
just make sure michael is as calm as he can be so he doesn’t get under-evaluated due to nerves.
i’m sure all will be fine, but i totally understand the nerves behind the situation.
just make sure michael is as calm as he can be so he doesn’t get under-evaluated due to nerves.
That’s a tough call and I remember taking our middle son to the speech therapist even though we had not been correcting him for his inability to pronounce consonant blends. Also, there was the pronounced stammer. The guilt! The fear! I’m feeling ya, sister. It’s going to be okay. My middle son is now a freshman in college and is as verbally articulate as JFK…except he doesn’t pronounce Cuba…like Cuber. Michael’s going to be fine. I just know it.
That’s a tough call and I remember taking our middle son to the speech therapist even though we had not been correcting him for his inability to pronounce consonant blends. Also, there was the pronounced stammer. The guilt! The fear! I’m feeling ya, sister. It’s going to be okay. My middle son is now a freshman in college and is as verbally articulate as JFK…except he doesn’t pronounce Cuba…like Cuber. Michael’s going to be fine. I just know it.
That’s a tough call and I remember taking our middle son to the speech therapist even though we had not been correcting him for his inability to pronounce consonant blends. Also, there was the pronounced stammer. The guilt! The fear! I’m feeling ya, sister. It’s going to be okay. My middle son is now a freshman in college and is as verbally articulate as JFK…except he doesn’t pronounce Cuba…like Cuber. Michael’s going to be fine. I just know it.
That’s a tough call and I remember taking our middle son to the speech therapist even though we had not been correcting him for his inability to pronounce consonant blends. Also, there was the pronounced stammer. The guilt! The fear! I’m feeling ya, sister. It’s going to be okay. My middle son is now a freshman in college and is as verbally articulate as JFK…except he doesn’t pronounce Cuba…like Cuber. Michael’s going to be fine. I just know it.
My nephew had to do speech therapy because he couldn’t say “K” sounds- you know what? that therapist cleared it up lickety split! He speaks well, is smart, and one hell of an athlete – So Michael at 3.5 doesn’t say “Ssssspider” – he WILL! i promise! Don’t worry or overthink this – worrying doesn’t solve anything anyway- there is nothing “wrong” with your little man. love and hugs babe – SMAGS it lost my password again
My nephew had to do speech therapy because he couldn’t say “K” sounds- you know what? that therapist cleared it up lickety split! He speaks well, is smart, and one hell of an athlete – So Michael at 3.5 doesn’t say “Ssssspider” – he WILL! i promise! Don’t worry or overthink this – worrying doesn’t solve anything anyway- there is nothing “wrong” with your little man. love and hugs babe – SMAGS it lost my password again
My nephew had to do speech therapy because he couldn’t say “K” sounds- you know what? that therapist cleared it up lickety split! He speaks well, is smart, and one hell of an athlete – So Michael at 3.5 doesn’t say “Ssssspider” – he WILL! i promise! Don’t worry or overthink this – worrying doesn’t solve anything anyway- there is nothing “wrong” with your little man. love and hugs babe – SMAGS it lost my password again
My nephew had to do speech therapy because he couldn’t say “K” sounds- you know what? that therapist cleared it up lickety split! He speaks well, is smart, and one hell of an athlete – So Michael at 3.5 doesn’t say “Ssssspider” – he WILL! i promise! Don’t worry or overthink this – worrying doesn’t solve anything anyway- there is nothing “wrong” with your little man. love and hugs babe – SMAGS it lost my password again
Don’t worry! It is best to get those kinds of things fixed now rather than later. He’ll be fine!
Don’t worry! It is best to get those kinds of things fixed now rather than later. He’ll be fine!
Don’t worry! It is best to get those kinds of things fixed now rather than later. He’ll be fine!
Don’t worry! It is best to get those kinds of things fixed now rather than later. He’ll be fine!
I too know several people who took speech therapy when they were younger; they are fine. I know special needs’ adults who are in speech therapy now; they are fine. Much better to work on it now, rather than later. Speech therapists are awesome, and I bet he will do wonderful!
I will keep you in my thoughts.
I too know several people who took speech therapy when they were younger; they are fine. I know special needs’ adults who are in speech therapy now; they are fine. Much better to work on it now, rather than later. Speech therapists are awesome, and I bet he will do wonderful!
I will keep you in my thoughts.
I too know several people who took speech therapy when they were younger; they are fine. I know special needs’ adults who are in speech therapy now; they are fine. Much better to work on it now, rather than later. Speech therapists are awesome, and I bet he will do wonderful!
I will keep you in my thoughts.
I too know several people who took speech therapy when they were younger; they are fine. I know special needs’ adults who are in speech therapy now; they are fine. Much better to work on it now, rather than later. Speech therapists are awesome, and I bet he will do wonderful!
I will keep you in my thoughts.
He will be fine and so will you. A little speech therapy is no big deal. When I first took my oldest in for his evaluations, I just told him we were going to see a doctor/teacher/whatever, and he was going to play some games with them. He had a blast and once therapy started he still thought of it as games and learned a lot while having fun.
He will be fine and so will you. A little speech therapy is no big deal. When I first took my oldest in for his evaluations, I just told him we were going to see a doctor/teacher/whatever, and he was going to play some games with them. He had a blast and once therapy started he still thought of it as games and learned a lot while having fun.
He will be fine and so will you. A little speech therapy is no big deal. When I first took my oldest in for his evaluations, I just told him we were going to see a doctor/teacher/whatever, and he was going to play some games with them. He had a blast and once therapy started he still thought of it as games and learned a lot while having fun.
He will be fine and so will you. A little speech therapy is no big deal. When I first took my oldest in for his evaluations, I just told him we were going to see a doctor/teacher/whatever, and he was going to play some games with them. He had a blast and once therapy started he still thought of it as games and learned a lot while having fun.
We had to take OS in for a speech evaluation when he was 3. He was fine. We walked away with a good understanding of what was and wasn’t developmentally normal. I wasn’t thrilled initially about the evaluation but I was glad we did it.
We had to take OS in for a speech evaluation when he was 3. He was fine. We walked away with a good understanding of what was and wasn’t developmentally normal. I wasn’t thrilled initially about the evaluation but I was glad we did it.
We had to take OS in for a speech evaluation when he was 3. He was fine. We walked away with a good understanding of what was and wasn’t developmentally normal. I wasn’t thrilled initially about the evaluation but I was glad we did it.
We had to take OS in for a speech evaluation when he was 3. He was fine. We walked away with a good understanding of what was and wasn’t developmentally normal. I wasn’t thrilled initially about the evaluation but I was glad we did it.
Get the eval done, then afterwards you’ll know exactly what you need to worry about, or that maybe you won’t have much of anything to worry about. Right now you are pre-worrying. It’s gonna be okay.Try not to pre-worry. : )
Get the eval done, then afterwards you’ll know exactly what you need to worry about, or that maybe you won’t have much of anything to worry about. Right now you are pre-worrying. It’s gonna be okay.Try not to pre-worry. : )
Get the eval done, then afterwards you’ll know exactly what you need to worry about, or that maybe you won’t have much of anything to worry about. Right now you are pre-worrying. It’s gonna be okay.Try not to pre-worry. : )
Get the eval done, then afterwards you’ll know exactly what you need to worry about, or that maybe you won’t have much of anything to worry about. Right now you are pre-worrying. It’s gonna be okay.Try not to pre-worry. : )
Perfectly normal to worry, that’s what your suppose to do as a mother. But I bet your worrying for nothing… A lot of kids do the same thing. My husband actually had to get Speech Therapy as a kid because he couldn’t say his S’s for a long time. He’s fine now:-)
Perfectly normal to worry, that’s what your suppose to do as a mother. But I bet your worrying for nothing… A lot of kids do the same thing. My husband actually had to get Speech Therapy as a kid because he couldn’t say his S’s for a long time. He’s fine now:-)
Perfectly normal to worry, that’s what your suppose to do as a mother. But I bet your worrying for nothing… A lot of kids do the same thing. My husband actually had to get Speech Therapy as a kid because he couldn’t say his S’s for a long time. He’s fine now:-)
Perfectly normal to worry, that’s what your suppose to do as a mother. But I bet your worrying for nothing… A lot of kids do the same thing. My husband actually had to get Speech Therapy as a kid because he couldn’t say his S’s for a long time. He’s fine now:-)
Although it never hurts to have an evaluation, I received a helpful chart from a former student’s speech therapist (I’ma director of a child care center) that reads “by age _, 90% of all children have mastered the _ sound(s) in conversation” and “s” isn’t until age 7.
Although it never hurts to have an evaluation, I received a helpful chart from a former student’s speech therapist (I’ma director of a child care center) that reads “by age _, 90% of all children have mastered the _ sound(s) in conversation” and “s” isn’t until age 7.
Although it never hurts to have an evaluation, I received a helpful chart from a former student’s speech therapist (I’ma director of a child care center) that reads “by age _, 90% of all children have mastered the _ sound(s) in conversation” and “s” isn’t until age 7.
Although it never hurts to have an evaluation, I received a helpful chart from a former student’s speech therapist (I’ma director of a child care center) that reads “by age _, 90% of all children have mastered the _ sound(s) in conversation” and “s” isn’t until age 7.