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| Subject | Date Asked |
| 18 month old speech problem? | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: My daughter will be 18 months in one week so far she only says mama. its always "mama" for ... A: -- Carla, Your daughter is still very young. Some children are speech delayed, but catch up with ... | |
| my grand daughter | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: my grand daughter was saying like 30 words very early and then as time went on it got less and less ... A: Leigh, You need to have your grand daughter assessed by a speech pathologist (they receive more ... | |
| Academic goals for a speech only kid | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I was hoping you could tell me if a student Who is only receiving services for speech as ... A: -- Ashly, Under the law, the IEP Team can establish any goals required to meet the specific unique ... | |
| 3.5yo Son with speech issue | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: My son has always been hyper-sensitive. He's not been diagnosed with any sort of disability. Hes is ... A: -- Kim, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| 36 month old son not speaking well | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: My son is 36 month old and he is struggling with his speaking. He understands what I tell him and ... A: -- Jessica, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. You should ... | |
| 17-month old speech delay? | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm wondering if my 17-month old daughter needs to be evaluated for speech problems or if she's just ... A: -- Michelle, You are going to want to have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist. She may ... | |
| My 23month old son-not talking | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: He can only say mama, bye, baba; he humms a lot when he is playing; he fully understands what we ... A: -- Melissa, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| speech | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: My son is 10 years old and i also realized that when he talks he repeats what he says..no sounds ... A: - Ana Paula, I suggest that you consult with your son's doctor/psychiatrist concerning this ... | |
| Glue ear and speech in my four 1/2 year old | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: My son's speech - we strongly suspect - has been delayed by his glue ear condition; he will make 'd' ... A: - Jonothan, I encourage you to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist as soon as you can. ... | |
| Speech of my 3 year old | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: My son just turned 3 in April, and he repeats a lot. If asked a direct question like "what color is ... A: -- Allison, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| Pronunciation issues in 12 yr old | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: My 12 year old daughter has had difficulty since she began speaking with the consonant combinations ... A: -- Alana, By age 12, I doubt that she is going to "outgrow it". You need to write a letter to the ... | |
| two year old grandson | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: My two year old grandson will whisper some words. He does laugh and growl a lot. He says Ma. Is this ... A: Mi-ki, It may be a little early to determine if your grandson is speech delayed. I suggest that the ... | |
| Concerned about nephew | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: my nephew will be 21 months old next week. I see him quite often, at least once a week. He is a very ... A: -- Amy, Your nephew is still young, but him mom can follow the following instructions and find out ... | |
| Strange speech pattern | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: My eight year old son has a problem when he speaks. It's almost like a stutter or a pause, but it ... A: --Michelle, You should ask his school in writing to assess your son for speech challenges. Explain ... | |
| just speech delay or more serious | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: My nephew is 3 and half and only says about 10 words somewhat clearly. I have never heasrd him say ... A: Nikki, Your nephew needs to be assessed by a speech pathologist and probably by a psychologist or ... | |
| Speech issue and understanding question | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: My son is 3.5yrs can goes to school, he knows few words and item my name but he unable to make ... A: Ruby, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| 4 yr old with speech problem | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: My grandson is 4yrs old, and he leaves off the beginning of most words, which makes it very hard to ... A: Julie, You should have your grandson assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| 21 month old not talking | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: my son is now 21 months old and he is not saying anything besides mom and dad. he does not fallow ... A: Stephanie, If you have not already done so, you need to contact the school your son will attend ... | |
| How long is it normal for a child to lisp? | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 2 1/2 and has a very pronounced lisp (her 's' and 'z' sounds sound like 'th'). She ... A: Jennifer, I suggest you consult with a speech pathologist about whether your daughter is old enough ... | |
| Speech Impediment? | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: For years I have been asked by strangers questions about my speech. Questions such as do I have a ... A: Leah, You need to be assessed by a speech pathologist. This person is trained to diagnose speech ... | |
| Stuttering, Improper pronunciation - 21 year old | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: Runner, I'm 21. I don't have any speech disorder, but when I speak, people around me say they find ... A: Arun, I suggest that you be assessed by a speech pathologist, ideally one that speaks your local ... | |
| Speech Anxiety | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I seem to be facing speech and social anxiety. I tend to mangle words when I speak to people and it ... A: Alan Terthy, I suggest that you involve two experts in assessing your situation. The first is a ... | |
| speech therapy eligibility in CA | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: My son has Childhood Apraxia of Speech and has received speech therapy through our school district ... A: Elise, You have a couple of options. The IEP Team for your son can dictate that he needs to be ... | |
| adult son stuttering | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: My 27 year old son sttuters since he was 6. He has been with different therapies and gets ... A: Cecilia, There are some great programs available to help people with stuttering challenges. I used ... | |
| my 3 and half yr old son | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: we live in taguig city I have the same problem dealing with my son who's turning 4 this june of ... A: Deelor, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. This expert can ... | |
| 11 yr old with speech problems | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: Since the day she started school I've been asking the teachers about her speech and they always tell ... A: Erica, You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| 2 year olds lack of speech | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: My 2 year old granddaughter seems to have her own language. She talks gibberish with no ... A: Linda, You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| speech | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 22 months old and is not talking it seems like she has no communication skills at ... A: Jenn, If you don't have a formal written diagnosis from the speech pathologist, you should have ... | |
| My 23 month old son does not talk | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: My son is 23 Months old and seems to not want to talk, he says a few words like he calls me Ma, he ... A: Elizabeth, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| Speech disorder | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: My son (5yrs) repeats questions put across to him instead of providing answers.The narrative aspect ... A: Felix, You need to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. This expert can determine the ... | |
| 3yr. old unable to pronounce /sn/ and /st/ | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old son is typically easy to understand however, he is unable to pronouce blends such as ... A: Chrissy, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| Speech | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: My Grandson is 4 and 4mos. He is very hard to understand. Is in inherited? On half brother had to ... A: Janet, The law says that schools must serve children with special needs beginning in preschool if ... | |
| My 4 year old's speech | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My son is 4. He will be 5 in September. He's had a developmental evaluation with Childlink, but my ... A: Nancy, From your description, your child may have some speech challenges. I encourage you to have ... | |
| Son repeats Himself | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I noticed an earlier posting from a lady who's son had the same problem, however it was from 2005 ... A: Kelly, I encourage you to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Speech milestone for 21 month old | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is 21 months old. She can say approximately 250 words, can put sentences with 2+ words ... A: Jane, There are at least two very unreliable sources of information: friends and internet. It ... | |
| speech disorder due to spasticity | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Is there any possibility that my son can speak normally due to spasticity, a side effect of ... A: Tess, You need to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist to see what kind of speech therapy ... | |
| 3 year olds speech | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old niece who I am concerned about. I watch her during the week, so I have quite a ... A: Amanda, Please give the parents the following advice: You should have your daughter assessed by a ... | |
| speech | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: Should I be concern about my son who is turning 4 this december, he seems very shy, his teachers ... A: Maricel, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| speech difficulties | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I personally never really thought I had that many problems with my speech until recently. My ... A: Hannah, I recommend that you be assessed by a speech pathologist. This person can determine what ... | |
| Receptive Language delay | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My daughter will be 4years old in December, and following concerns by her teacher at school ... A: Tracy, It's great that your daughter is being served by her school. I think it is good that she is ... | |
| Speech delay in 3yr old son | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I've been reading through your posts and I would love some feedback. My son just turned 3 on Oct ... A: No, audio processing is the ability of the brain to process the sounds that the ears are hearing. It ... | |
| Speech delay in 3yr old son | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I've been reading through your posts and I would love some feedback. My son just turned 3 on Oct ... A: Donna, If you have not already discussed this with his speech therapist, please do so. It is ... | |
| Speech Therapy Assessment for 2 y/o | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My toddler boy turned 2 y/o a few days ago, and isn't growing in his vocabulary skills. In the ... A: Jameca, Don't take everything you read on Internet as true -- there are still sites claiming the ... | |
| IQ as it relates to language delay | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: What is the relation between an IQ score and performance on a test such as the OWLS? A: Laura, Oral and Written Language Scales (OWLS) can be one indicator of intelligence, but they do ... | |
| mixed receptive/expressive language disorder | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: My 11 year-old daughter was diagnosed with a mixed receptive/expressive language disorder at age 5. ... A: Jules, You did the right thing by having your daughter assessed by an independent SLP. If this ... | |
| 21 month old. Good speech, but bad lisp and drooling | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My 21 month old son has a lisp and drools a lot and I wondered if they could be connected. His ... A: Rebecca, I encourage you to discuss your son's drooling with his doctor. This sounds more like a ... | |
| 6 year old is inhaling while speaking | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: We have a 6 year old boy who inhales while speaking. We have also been working on the letter sounds ... A: Anita, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. I assume that your ... | |
| 4 yr old not speaking clearly | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I received a phone call from the SLP who said after observing my daughter for a brief period of that ... A: Marie, I recommend that you agree to let the SLP assess your daughter. I often have to fight for my ... | |
| speech disorder | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: my son is a 4 yr old pre-k....his teacher is having a hard time communicating with. he repeats one`s ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| speech | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is going to be 4 next month and she is a 2 years behind im very concern because she is ... A: Pamela, You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| SPEECH REESSION | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I HAVE A 28 month old, he has speech regression or weve seen his pedatrician, they sent us to speech ... A: Christina, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. You need to ... | |
| What happens to kids who have Early Intervention when they turn 3? | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: This is WAY too early for us yet, but since we started this process I am wondering but I'm wondering ... A: Josephine, The Regional Center notifies the school district when the children are about to turn 3. ... | |
| Raspy Voice/2 Year Old | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Today I took my son to his well baby check up and his Dr. is concerned about his raspy voice. He has ... A: Carol, It sounds to me that you are doing all the right things. Having your son assessed by an ENT ... | |
| speech regression | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: My 20 month old has regressed in her speech. She did not start saying words until she was about ... A: Teresa, I am pleased to learn that you are taking your daughter to see her pediatrician. You may ... | |
| 3 year old problem with certain letters. | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: Q letters. Example cake was tate, I worked with her and now she can say them if she talks slowly. I ... A: Jenny, Having speech challenges does not mean that a child lacks intelligence, it just means they ... | |
| Articulation disorders | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: My little sister is 7 and she mixes up her R's with her W's do you have any exercise that I can do ... A: Valerie, In order to help your little sister, you need to find out the cause of her problems. Your ... | |
| inarticulate speech and getting worse, out of nowhere | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: It's taken me about least two years to admit that this is actually happening, but for about the past ... A: Matt, You need to be assessed by both a speech pathologist and a medical doctor specializing in ... | |
| Speech problem started at 16 | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: My speech issues start around the age of 16--at first I couldn't yell or speak loudly with out my ... A: Emily, Unfortunately, speech changes can happen at any time, no matter our age. No one is sure why ... | |
| speech | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: my son is 3 years old and can speak 4 word sentences if he want some thing but the other kids of his ... A: mml, You should be concerned. I encourage you to have your son assessed by a psychologist or ... | |
| Repeating words/ Stammering | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: My 34 month old son was speaking clearly up until 2 weeks ago. Then he developed a stammer he ... A: I have not encountered the situation you find your son in. I have no idea why he has begun ... | |
| 22 month old used to talk but stopped | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was saying about 5 words when she turned one, but gradually stopped saying them ... A: Sabrina, It is good that you have had your daughter's hearing tested. There can be many causes for ... | |
| My sont is 21 months old and doesnt really talk | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My son has said "bye bye" once and "hi" a few times but other than that all he says is "Mama" but he ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| R and L to W | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have been working on making my R's sound like W's. What I was wondering though is if I do that do ... A: Each student has different needs. There is no such thing as a single speech impediment, rather there ... | |
| Grandson 4 yrs old | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: He speaks very well and is very bright. Has trouble saying the F How can I help him develop that? ... A: Unfortunately, this is not something you can correct without getting professional help. You should ... | |
| Word Repeat | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: My question is about my son word repetition. He uses word of "like" in sentences to much. He may use ... A: It sounds like your son is buying time to form his verbal statements by using "like." It's an easy ... | |
| Speech Delay | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: My 30mths old son seems to be having speech delay.he's still at the 2 words stage. Should I be ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Hearing Impaired IEP | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My daughter was born with an undiagnosed syndrome which includes hearing loss, chiari malformation, ... A: Since you have an Advocate, you should ask this person about what is best in their opinion. In my ... | |
| How much time IEP process takes ? | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: How much time does an IEP process takes? when can one start getting services/therpy? A: You have to initiate the IEP process by requesting a special education assessment in writing to the ... | |
| Speaking in past tense | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: My granddaughter is almost nine, she wears hearing aids and has done so since she was 4 (she has new ... A: You need to have your granddaughter assessed by an independent speech pathologist. This person can ... | |
| weak Rs | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: Please describe any exercises I can do at home with my 4 yr old who pronounces her "r" as a "w" as ... A: I don't recommend speech therapy as a do-it-yourself project. It needs to be done by professionals ... | |
| Speech Regression | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has suddenly become unclear when speaking. He wasn't speaking at 2 so we had him ... A: I agree with your pediatrician, you should have your son's hearing tested. An audiologist needs to ... | |
| 14 Year old and 'th' sound | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: My 14 year old younger sister does not pronounce the 'th' sound at the beginning, the middle, and ... A: If and when your sister decides that she want to be assessed, she should see a speech pathologist. ... | |
| My son's speech | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: My son is 4 yrs old and he has difficulty constructing sentences. His words are jumbled in sentences ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| speech therapy | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My son went into speech therapy before he started Kindergarten. He was dismissed before he started ... A: Boy are you getting what comes out of the back end of a bull. I know of no law saying a student is ... | |
| speech problem? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: My son is 18 month old and he can say a lot of consonants like r, l, b,...but when he goes to say " ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| almost 9 and recently started stumbling with speech | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My son will be 9 in a month. He started speaking, very well, very early (conversations at 2 y.o.). ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Drooling/ poor articulation | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3 years and 3 months old. He has always drooled excessively as a baby and still to date. ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| stuttering/repeating | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: my son is almost 7 and repeats the ends of words. Like today he came back from next door and started ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Child Speech | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a granddaughter who is 2years 11 months. She began talking in complete sentences at 2 1/2, ... A: You will have to consult with a doctor concerning potential impact from amusement rides. You should ... | |
| Inconsistent Speech in 17 month old | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My 17 month old daughter has been very inconsistent in her speech. At times, I have heard her ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Speech disorder with an accent | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: He was born in the UK and has quite a strong accent, however his speech is extremely difficult to ... A: The child should be assessed by a speech pathologist to determine if he needs speech therapy. It is ... | |
| Hi | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 19month old nearly 20 months now.I am a bit worried about his speech.He is not talking ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Only a trained expert can ... | |
| stammering | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: This is about stammering/stuttering. I started stammering at the age of 6 or 7 if my memory serves ... A: I recommend that you be assessed by a speech pathologist, especially one with experience in helping ... | |
| 31 month old | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 31 month old little boy that is very bright. He can recognize color, shapes, ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Speech delayed in 30 month old boy | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: My son is 2.5 years old. He is very smart, knows all his body parts, colors and shapes. He ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist and a clinical psychologist ... | |
| IEP / Stuttering / Consultation Time | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My eight-yr old son has been receiving services from the school district for the last two years. ... A: Everything you say makes sense to me. Except, the law does not say that the speech pathologist has ... | |
| Speech Delay | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am from the Toronto, Canada. My 5 y/o son was noted to have a mild speech delay at around 24 ... A: You don't say if your son is continuing to receive speech therapy because it sounds like he still ... | |
| speech disorder | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: i am 24 yrs old and i am facing lot of problems while speaking. even i can't pronouns the difficult ... A: You need to be assessed by a speech pathologist. This expert can determine the source of your ... | |
| my 8 year old son's speech difficulties | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My son has been diagnosed with SLI. I have brought him for an assessment and the Doctor considers ... A: By all means continue speech therapy since it is helping. If you have not done so already, I suggest ... | |
| 4 years old, doesn't communicate | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My niece is 4 years old. I've been concerned with her development for some time. My sister has been ... A: Your sister should have your niece assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical ... | |
| 3 Y/O SON SPEECH DIFFICULTY | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3 y.o and I have been contemplating getting him evaluated for speech therapy. I want to ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| 4 year old speech problems | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: My son is 4 and a half, he can read, and anything he can't read he can sound out, he knows how to ... A: It sounds to me like your son needs to be assessed by a speech pathologist to determine what help he ... | |
| little movement when speaking | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: When reading and speaking with an eight year old boy, I have noticed is lack of lip and jaw movement ... A: The boy needs to be assessed by both a medical doctor and a speech pathologist. They can determine ... | |
| IEP / Stuttering / Consultation Time | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My eight-yr old son has been receiving services from the school district for the last two years. ... A: School districts often retain private experts and service providers for conducting assessments and ... | |
| 31 month old | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My son is the youngest of 4 but he is a twin they are only 30 sec apart. They was born at 37 weeks ... A: It appears that you are really on top of things. You may want to consider getting a second medical ... | |
| Speech delay in 17 month old son. | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if I would be able to get a bit of advise regarding my 17 month old son.I'm not sure ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| speech problem | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: When my daughter started talking i noticed that no one even myself could understand her. It was like ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| lisp | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: my four year old (he just turned four) has what appears to be lisp. He has the problems with the ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist experienced in working with ... | |
| teacher can't understand my 6 year old | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year-old son's teacher had him screened by the school's SLP because she has a hard time ... A: There should be no stigmatization of kids getting special education services that they need. What ... | |
| 18 month speech delay | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old daughter (1st child) who is not speaking. However, she babbles almost ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| speech | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: my son does not want to speak since birth .he is hyperactive and doctors say he is ADHD.as a result ... A: Your son needs to be assessed by a speech pathologist and a juvenile psychologist. First they must ... | |
| Pronounciation problem. | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm 24 year old. I cannot pronounce a few words which start with S. I have this problem since my ... A: You need to be assessed by a Speech Pathologist in order to determine what course of therapy will ... | |
| 3 year old son has Language Regression | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: My son was developing normally...started picking up words by age 2, vocabulary grew to a 100 words ... A: First, I have to ask you aWho diagnosed your son with Autism? It should be a medical doctor or ... | |
| Talking with little movement of jaws | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Ever since i have been a kid I always talked with my lips almost closed and with very little ... A: You need to be assessed by a speech pathologist. You also should be seen by a medical doctor to see ... | |
| Spitting | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter nearly 13 years old has told me she has a problem with spitting when talking, bad enough ... A: Your daughter needs to be assessed by a medical doctor as well as a speech pathologist. Depending on ... | |
| Problems with pronouncing "L" | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a 28-year old male with a problem with pronouncing sound "L". I have never really learned how ... A: You need to be assessed by a speech pathologist. This expert will determine what is causing your ... | |
| Dysfluency in a 7 year old | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: We have noticed a pause in our daughter's speech patterns when answering questions and relaying ... A: You should share in writing all areas of suspected disability: speech patterns and slowness to ... | |
| Speech loss in a toddler when sick | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: My 21 month old is in speech therapy for an expressive delay. She has many signs and her receptive ... A: You should have your daughter seen by a medical doctor to determine if their is a physical cause for ... | |
| Delayed Speach after cleft palate repair | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: Ive have a 25 month old child who had a cleft palate repair 3 months ago, she is begining ... A: I'm glad to hear that your child has had the cleft palate repair. Now it sounds like your child ... | |
| speech | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old student who is a boy. he will repeat everything you say to him. if i say do ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| IEP | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: My son is 6yrs old. His speech was delayed so three years ago my concerns led me to the Birth to ... A: The law says that each student is supposed to be assessed in ALL areas of suspected disability. Then ... | |
| speaking | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I know a 6year old boy that has trouble with speaking. Sometime you can understand him but most of ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. Many medical insurance programs will pay ... | |
| articulation problem | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: i am a 18 yr old boy.i have a speech disorder i.e. i am unable to pronounce the alphabet 'r' ... A: I am sorry to learn of your challenge. You should be assessed by a speech pathologist who will ... | |
| 18 month old | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My little boy is 17 months old, but will be 18 months old next week. I'm a little concerned about ... A: You can have your son assessed by a speech pathologist that is experienced in working with young ... | |
| Speaking Form of Dyslexia? | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: For the past 4-5 months (and getting progressively worse), I have been interchanging words when I ... A: It sounds like you need to be assessed by a speech pathologist. They may recommend speech therapy or ... | |
| Saliva while speaking | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 yr old nephew and he spits and drools while speaking. He gets his shirts wet and always ... A: Your nephew's pediatrician needs to be consulted about this challenge. Sometimes kids drool when ... | |
| Stutter Problem | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My son is 30 months and suddenly developed a severe stutter. He was speaking in sentences quite ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech pathologist that is experienced with preschoolers and ... | |
| 5yo speech/possible agression connection? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My 5yo son had a severe problem with ear/sinus infections from birth until 2. He's had 2 sets of ... A: I suggest that you have your son assessed by an independent speech pathologist and have his hearing ... | |
| speech regression | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: my wife and i have a daughter that is almost 21 months old. by the 14 month mark she had a ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist experienced with young children. Many ... | |
| speech delay | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 27 month old, but cannot say and word in full. she says waa for water, poo for potty, ... A: From what you say in your email, it sounds like you daughter is having problems. You should have ... | |
| My Bilingual 3 y old | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My son is 3 year old and I have some concerns about his speech development. His dad and I are native ... A: Because Arabic is so different from English, it may be making both languages difficult for your ... | |
| Language difference vs Language Disorder | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a new student in my classroom. His primary language is Spanish, but parents state he ... A: I suggest you continue doing what you have been doing in assessing him in Spanish to rule out the ... | |
| suddenly stuttering | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: my 2 1/2 yr old daughter has had perfect speech, an amazing vocabulary,and has been able to carry on ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language professional specializing in the ... | |
| speech delay | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My son has speech delay. He will turn 4 years old on October 22 but there are still a lot of words ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical insurance ... | |
| IEP's & articulation | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My son is 4 1/2 years old and is on his second year of preschool with his IEP for expressive ... A: I know of no laws or case law saying that a child of a certain age is too young for articulation ... | |
| My 10-year old son and R | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My son has difficulty with the letter R in articulating it correctly. Besides that his speech is ... A: I recommend that you have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. Send a letter to the principal ... | |
| My 17 month old calls everything a cat | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old daughter who says the words "it's a cat" or "that is a cat" or "is it a cat?" ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist. Many medical insurance programs will ... | |
| Speech question and IEP | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: This is a two part question. My daughter is 3y 3m and has been in speech now for about 6 months. ... A: I encourage you to listen to your speech therapist and, I assume, psychological therapist. They know ... | |
| Speech Disorder Not Autism | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: My name is Marcela and I have a 3 yr. old little boy that has been diagnosed with "mild Autism" or ... A: It is very difficult to diagnose a child with Autism. The younger the child, the more challenging. I ... | |
| My+3+yr+old+son+repeats+everything+i+say+and+then+says+potty+or+drink... | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I+have+a+3+year+old+son+that+lives+with+his+dad+and+i+get+him+every+other+weekend.+My+son+repeats+ev ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. I wish you and your son the best, Tim ... | |
| 3yr old repeating sounds | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I noticed a post you recently answered was similar to my question, sorry for doubling up. My ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist to determine what speech therapy she ... | |
| "R"s | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you but I am so frusturated! I cannot get anyone to give some reasonable answers to ... A: You need to have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist. This expert should prepare ... | |
| Regression in speech? | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old has been able to say words since she was around 15 months. She mastered mama, kitty, ... A: You need to have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist and a pediatric psychologist. The ... | |
| Bilateral lisp | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My 5 1/2 year old daughter has a bilateral lisp along with an oral motor delay. She has been in ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by an independent speech pathologist. Some medical insurance ... | |
| When does cluster reduction become a concern? | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2yrs, 8months, and demonstrates cluster reduction with words that begin with "st", "sn", ... A: Your son needs to be assessed by a speech pathologist. This expert will determine his needs and what ... | |
| EI Eval/speech therapy | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I recently had our 24 month old son evaluated for early intervention services because ... A: I am pleased that your son is beginning speech therapy, it sounds to me that he will benefit from ... | |
| repeating sentences | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping someone can help me with my son. He is nine years old and about two months ago I began ... A: You need to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. This expert can determine what course of ... | |
| Bilingual Speech Problems | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: let me thank you in advance for any answer you may provide. I'm now officially frustrated with my ... A: I suggest that you have your son assessed by a speech pathologist, one that has not worked with him. ... | |
| speech | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My 5yr old daughter has started to mouth her words/sentences after she says them aloud. She doesn't ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| 20 month old boy not speaking much | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 month old son. He is very active and loves reading and hearing me say the new words. ... A: Your son's challenges are not your fault. You should have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. ... | |
| Question | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I've always had problems saying specific words since the age of 5. I'm only noticing now that it was ... A: I'm afraid speech therapy is not a do-it-yourself thing. You need to be assessed by a speech ... | |
| Repeating Questions, Words | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old nephew has some language issues. Many are pronunciation based, but the most prominent ... A: Your nephew should be assessed by a pediatrician concerning his repeating behaviors, especially ... | |
| speech 4yr old | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: they have never done anything for him just passed round the system, his nursery teachers do have a ... A: I am not a speech therapist, so my knowledge comes from what I have learned from speech therapists ... | |
| speech 4yr old | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: they have never done anything for him just passed round the system, his nursery teachers do have a ... A: It is important that you have your son assessed by a good speech pathologist right away. This expert ... | |
| Speech | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: i have just read the question and answer about the 4yr old who has trouble being understood by ... A: Your daughter sounds like she needs help. You should have her assessed right away by a good speech ... | |
| 2 year old doesnt speak. | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: my boy is 21 months old. he said mama when he was 6 months old. eversince his vocab consists of only ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. This person can best ... | |
| My child can't make certain sounds | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: ..I am concerned about my three year old son. He just turned 3 last month, but he doesn't seem to ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Reg Stammering | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: There they are practising us with Vocal exercise & ask us to practice slow speaking. Is this enough ... A: Stammering is a speech challenge that can have various causes. I recommend that you be assessed by a ... | |
| Speech | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: Over the last year I have had issues with my speech. I find I stumble over words and my voice breaks ... A: I would suggest that you see your medical doctor as well as a speech pathologist. There could be a ... | |
| Delayed Speech | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 1/2, he knows about 60-80 words, rarely linking 2 together, but occasionally. He is very ... A: You have done the right thing in making the appointment with the speech pathologist. Meantime, just ... | |
| 6 year old son repeats himself and others | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old son has began repeating himself (not all the time). He also repeats others typically ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical insurance ... | |
| speech regression | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: these came to a head once he started main stream primary school within a few months he was falling ... A: It sounds like you and your son have had a tough time. My recommendation is that you have your son ... | |
| speech and parents | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: my name is tara and my roommate is a care provider for two boys(brothers).the oldest is 4 and talks ... A: The boy needs to be assessed by a speech pathologist. Teaching him sign language is great, but he ... | |
| lisp in 3 year old | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 year old son who has a lisp. He says "th" sound when he should be saying "s". He is ... A: It is best that your son receive speech therapy from a speech professional rather than you trying to ... | |
| speech problem | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: i am aged 57. i have noticed recently that some words have become difficult to pronounce as two ... A: You need to see a doctor(s) specializing in the areas of your physical challenges. You should also ... | |
| Speech Delay | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 30months old daughter. She speaks about 25+ words and some of them are very clear and some ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist. They can tell you what speech ... | |
| 3 old child not speaking | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: but know he learn songs and he sings the songs but doesn't say "Give me","I want" or some simple ... A: You need to have your child assessed by a speech pathologist and a medical doctor. The doctor should ... | |
| speeach question | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: How can I help my 5yr old to pronounce words that start with sp like special and sc words like ... A: You need to ask in writing that her public school assess her for special education in the area of ... | |
| 21 years old w/ lateral lisp | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male and I have had a lateral lisp my entire life, my S's and Z's sound kind of ... A: I don't know who told you about getting cut on to stop your lisp, but I'm sure it was not a doctor. ... | |
| Speech Delay in 20 month old | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: My son will be 20 months old in a few days and I am concerned about him not talking.He says a few ... A: You completed half the job when you took your son to have his hearing tested. Now you need to ... | |
| summer help | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: my son just turned three in April. Due to his obvious speech delay I took him to the school to get ... A: The school is only required to provide services during the school year including summer school. You ... | |
| juvenile stuttering | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: We have an eight year old son that stutters, not real bad but it is evident. Two years ago we had ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech pathologist that specializes in stuttering. Some ... | |
| Humming after I talk, I can't hear it at all | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: This looks like the second time you have been asked this question and I was hoping that an answer ... A: Faith, You need to be assessed by a speech pathologist to explore your tendency to hum. You should ... | |
| 4 year old started a weird new habit | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter has started a new habit that is really concerning my husband and I. About a ... A: To be safe, I suggest that you have your daughter assessed by a medical doctor and a speech ... | |
| Speech Therapy | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 29 months and has been in ST for 8 mos. She said her first words last summer around ... A: It sounds to me like you are doing the right things. I do suggest that you have your son cared for ... | |
| Speech Articulation problems | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My niece is 6 years old and we are having trouble understanding her when she talks. She still talks ... A: The parents should request that their child be assessed for special education at the public school ... | |
| Speech Articulation problems | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My niece is 6 years old and we are having trouble understanding her when she talks. She still talks ... A: I am surprised that the school she attends has not already offered to assess her. The parents should ... | |
| speech disorder? | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: my 18 month old son drools excessively and he doesn't say any words except mama and dada, but he ... A: Amy, It is possible that your son has a speech disorder. You should have your son assessed by a ... | |
| receptive expressive disorder | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who is 7.5 years old. He is in 2 grade recently his teacher told us that he does not ... A: Shivani, The school is not doing what they are supposed to for your son. The law says that when a ... | |
| LATE SPEECH | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 28 mth old baby boy and can only say like 6 words, what can i do to improve that. A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language pathologist. I am not familiar with ... | |
| 2,5 year old boy. Repeats first word or first syllables of first word in sentences. | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2,5 year old son. Recently (over the last two weeks) he has started excessively repeating ... A: I encourage you to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. This professional will be able to ... | |
| 4 year old girl f as g | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: My daughter turned 4 in May. When she pronounces "f" it comes out as "g". Four is pronounced as ... A: Unless the preschool teacher is a speech pathologist, she is not the right one to make diagnoses or ... | |
| 4 year old girl f as g | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: My daughter turned 4 in May. When she pronounces "f" it comes out as "g". Four is pronounced as ... A: I suggest that you contact the speech pathologist that assessed your daughter to get his or her ... | |
| stay put | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My child has a signed IEP at a private placement that our district is funding in CA. Do I have any ... A: You can always ask for it, but it is questionable whether they have to grant it. Your IEP should be ... | |
| 3 yr old daughter hearing problem | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has just turned 3 and I've notice that her words are not clear. everytime I ask her to ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by an audiologist and a speech and language professional. ... | |
| 4 year old girl f as g | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My daughter turned 4 in May. When she pronounces "f" it comes out as "g". Four is pronounced as ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Speech delays | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a care giver of a 2 1/2yr old she has been in my care for 1 month has very little language ... A: You should have the parent have her daughter assessed by a speech and language professional. Many ... | |
| stay put | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My child has a signed IEP at a private placement that our district is funding in CA. Do I have any ... A: I changed your question from "private" to "non-private", otherwise I would not have answered it. I ... | |
| my daughter | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old daughter that was and still is tongue tied since birth. She says mama, dada, ... A: Dusty, You need to have your daughter's doctor examine her. Only a doctor can determine if there is ... | |
| Speech Therapy- Location | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old, He can speak but barely you can undertand the whole sentence. He has ... A: You need to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist. This professional can determine what ... | |
| my son's speech has gone backwards | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: my 3yr old son's language and speech has gone backwards ever since he started nursery about 2 months ... A: You need to have your son assessed by a speech pathologist to determine what services he needs. The ... | |
| 2 year old speech | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 years old and uses speech well. However, his lower jaw moves o he right when he speaks. ... A: April, I encourage you to have your son seen by a doctor as well as a speech pathologist to get ... | |
| My 3.5 year old does not talk | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I ave a 3.5 year old that does not talk, he says a few words like mama, dada and car quite clearly. ... A: Mina, You should have your son assessed by a speech pathologist, if you have not done so. If your ... | |
| Speech of 3 year old | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I brought my daughter who just turned 3 in April for a speech screening after her ped mentioned her ... A: Patty, You are doing all the right things for your daughter. I can't judge how serious her ... | |
| 4-year old speech problems | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My son turned four last month. When he gets excited or is trying to be "cute" his speech becomes ... A: You need to have your son evaluated by a speech pathologist to determine the level of help he needs. ... | |
| difficulty speaking | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm 34 and since I was 14, I've had difficulty speaking. It started with "k" sounds and ... A: Shawna, It sounds like you desperately need professional help. You should be evaluated by a speech ... | |
| speaking problem | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: .. i'm 18 and i still cannot speak some words properly. for example, like k, and g...instead of ... A: It sounds like you need to be evaluated by a speech therapist who may recommend speech therapy for ... | |
| My daughter is 10 and cannot make the 'r' sound | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 10 years old in the 4th grade and still cannot make the 'r' sound. I've been told ... A: Not being a speech pathologist, I can only suggest that you talk to the one you are taking your ... | |
| My daughter is 10 and cannot make the 'r' sound | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 10 years old in the 4th grade and still cannot make the 'r' sound. I've been told ... A: I encourage you to talk to the speech therapist at your daughter's school and express your concerns. ... | |
| Speech Problems | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female who has had speech problems in the past. I was in Speech Therapy as a ... A: Jerri, I suggest that you be assessed by a speech pathologist to see what they recommend. Many ... | |
| Speech Problems in 4 year olds | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I have recently had my daughter evaluated by the speech therapist at our local school. My daughter ... A: I suggest that you have an independent speech pathologist evaluate your daughter. Many medical ... | |
| Speech Therapy | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Good Morning, our family came to USA when my son was 2yrs old and now he is in 5th grade(11yr old). ... A: Geeta, Whether or not your son receives speech therapy at school will not appear on any of his ... | |
| repeating sentances | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 and half year old son. I'd say about 3 times a day he seems to repeat a sentence. ... A: Frances, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Speach Regression | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 22 Months old and speaks very well. Just recently she started babbling and making ... A: Melissa, I suggest that you have your daughter assessed by a speech pathologist or see her doctor ... | |
| discontinuation of speech services | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: His primary delay was speech however he also had some minor delays in fine motor and gross motor ... A: Mari-Anne, I don't know where to start on the many ways your school is violating the law. There is ... | |
| delayed speech | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: my son is 3 years and 4 months old. he has started speaking only from last 6 months,though he ... A: Your son needs to be assessed by a speech pathologist to determine his needs. He probably should ... | |
| "dr" sounds | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Im just wondering at what age are children able to pronounce "dr" words? for example our 2 1/2 year ... A: Jackie, Each child develops enunciation skills at different ages. I suggest that you have your son ... | |
| Speech language pathologist | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Runner, I was wondering why you refer to SLP's as speech language professionals? As an SLP, it is ... A: Mae, Thank you for explaining in detail the differences between speech therapists and pathologists. ... | |
| speech disorders | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: i just took my son of 3 yrs. old I answered the q/a sheet to see what my son can do and not.When his ... A: You should not look at this questioning if it is "really necessary"? Follow your doctor's advice and ... | |
| speech disorders | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: My son when he speaks produces lots of foaming saliva which makes his speech sound like he has a ... A: Bryan, You need to have your son examined by both a medical doctor and a speech pathologist. It ... | |
| Son and daughter speech therapy | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My son (13) and daughter (3) are both non-verbal. I'm having trouble getting speech therapy for ... A: Inability to speak is a speech related problem. If the school therapist won't help her, then under ... | |
| speech delay | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: MY SON I 4 YEARS OLD AND HE DOES NOT TALK, HE SAYS ABOUT 4 TO 5 WORDS.HE HAS BEEN TO RILEY HOSPITAL ... A: I am glad that your son is being seen by a specialist doctor. I would guess that he needs more ... | |
| speech delay | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: MY SON I 4 YEARS OLD AND HE DOES NOT TALK, HE SAYS ABOUT 4 TO 5 WORDS.HE HAS BEEN TO RILEY HOSPITAL ... A: I made your question "public" because I do not answer "private" questions as they don't help others. ... | |
| K sound and G sound | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with apraxia at age 2. They now say he has a moderate speech delay, at age 4. ... A: Kate, It sounds to me that you are doing the right things. I suggest that you discuss your concerns ... | |
| Son and daughter speech therapy | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My son (13) and daughter (3) are both non-verbal. I'm having trouble getting speech therapy for ... A: Maria, It is obvious that your children have identified disabilities: they are non-verbal. Under ... | |
| receptive language delay | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My son has had speech delays since he was about 3 years old. He has received speech assistance up ... A: Jean, A school can not legally stop speech and language services until the goals on the IEP are met ... | |
| speech issue | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my 21 month old daughter. I don't put much faith in milestones, as each ... A: Lexy, You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| SLP | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between a Speech Language Pathologist and a speech therapist? thank you for ... A: John, They are two names for the same licensed speech and lanuage professional. Tim Runner, ... | |
| Speech Delay??? | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Good Day My daughter is 16 months old and she is having moderate hearing loss on one year and her ... A: I hope you don't mind, I changed your question to public and not private so that I can answer it. I ... | |
| 33 month old boy | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My son 33 month old learns English and German. He has only about 30 words. He would talk " Mommy ... A: Biana, We don't know why some children are speech delayed. Often they can communicate using sign ... | |
| Expressive language | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Our 2+ year old son was recently evaluated by a nurse and speech pathologist who told us he had ... A: Deb, It's great that you have had your son evaluated. Did they recommend services? He should be ... | |
| 23 month old refuses to speak | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if this is necessary your area of expertise, but I am going to ask my question and ... A: Simona, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional -- the sooner the ... | |
| My 2yr old son diagnosed with speech disorder | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: My 2 yr old son is diagnosed with speech disorder by a neurodevelopmental pedia and we are referred ... A: Dianne, I am pleased to learn that you have had your son assessed by a speech and language ... | |
| Speech theraphy for 3yr old son | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Our son is 3 yrs old now. His history consists of him being a preemie (almost 3 months early). When ... A: Garbriel, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Speech problem | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: .. I have a 5 years old daugther and she is still not speaking in full sentences. She can say ... A: Ruth, You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Humming after speech | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I seem to make a humming noise occasionally after I'm done speaking, and the thing is that I never ... A: Chris, I can not tell you why you hum. My suggestion is you should be assessed by a speech and ... | |
| speech in twins | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 19-month old identical twin boys. They are physically advanced and extremely animated in ... A: Melissa, You should have your sons assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Late talker | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and 7 months old. Except few words(Hello, No, Bye and so on)he is not speaking at ... A: Radka, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| speech delay | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 yrs old, she knows AtoZ, 1-100, all the shapes including octagon,pentagon, ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical insurance ... | |
| does tongue shape affect speech? | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 year set of twins. My little girl is talking already but my boy is not proncouning words ... A: Rachael, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| 27 months hardly speaking. | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My youngest son who is 27 months hardly uses words. He does have a couple two word phrases 'thank ... A: Megan, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| speech and comprehension delay | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My 35 month old son has been having speech and occupational therapy for 3 months. He has big ... A: Eva, You need to have your son diagnosed by a psychologist or psychiatrist experienced with ... | |
| 3 Year Old Boy Speech Delayed | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My son is turning 3 on February 3, 2009 and seems to have a speech delay. He can repeat back ... A: Megan, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Speech Delay- 3 year old son | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: My son was evaluated for a speech delay in July 2008 (a month before his 3rd bday). Based on my ... A: Amy, You should have your son diagnosed by a doctor familiar with autism to determine if he has ... | |
| developmental delays | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: this is in regards of my nephew's condition. He is now 11 y/o, if i'm not mistaken 5 years ago he ... A: I am not familiar with education laws in your country. I do know that blood tests do not indicate ... | |
| speech delay of a 34 month old - help | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 34 months old this month of January 2009 and has a developmental delay in speech. As ... A: I am not a speech pathologist so I can't tell you what to do. The person providing speech therapy ... | |
| child study team won't evaluate | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a patient who is 14 years old. He is diagnosed with a receptive language delay. His mother ... A: Kristin, The school is violating the education law because a student does not need to be failing ... | |
| speech disorder | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: please answer my question.i have three and half son who is not talking proprely.we talk to him only ... A: Dilini, Based on what you said in your question, you son needs help. You should have your son ... | |
| Speech problems of a 12 year old | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: An above average child - good academic records (mother puts in huge efforts). Very fond of reading ... A: Rena, Your son needs to be assessed by a speech pathologist. You can request a school assessment ... | |
| 19 yr old with speech problem | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My brother is 19 years old, and is having some speech problems. As a younger child, he had some mild ... A: Laura, From what you reported in your question, your brother needs to be seen and evaluated by a ... | |
| speech problem | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: my three year old daughter is taking speech therapy for more than 4 month now . at first she did ... A: Kathy, I suggest that you talk it over with your daughter's speech therapist. Your daughter may ... | |
| speech | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: my son is 4 years and 4 months old. He's been having trouble pronouncing words that start with ... A: Madeline, I don't know the qualification of whom ever did the evaluation of your son, but based on ... | |
| five year old son | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: my child will echo or repeat what was ask or him,sometime he will speak in full sentences and other ... A: Suzette, It is great that you are having your son work with a speech therapist. You may also want ... | |
| IUGR & My toddler (19m )is not talking | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have two sons, the first one is right now my concern, i had an IUGR discovered in the 7th month of ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical insurance ... | |
| Need Diagnosis Advice | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Forgive me for leaving out some details, but my case is unique and I'd rather maintain anonymity. I ... A: Stephen, I am sorry to learn of your challenges. Based on what you said in your question, you need ... | |
| Almost 4 and not talking | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My son will be 4 in January and he is still not talking. He has been tested for everthing ... A: Kim, I represent some students that do not talk that are older than your son. Unfortunately, some ... | |
| is my 21 month old normal or should we be concerned? | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Noah is my 21 month old son we are concerned about. He doesn't say much only uses about a 10 words ... A: Chris, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Speech delay or mountain out of molehill? | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My 15 month old son has no words as of yet. I started sign language with him at 12 months and he ... A: Monica, It sounds to me that your son has a significant delay in speech and needs professional help ... | |
| late onset of speech impediment? | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I've noticed the onset of this problem in the last few years, specifically through the middle of my ... A: Farah, It sounds like you need to be assessed by a speech and language therapist. Hopefully, your ... | |
| The letter L | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old girl and I always get picked on because I can't pronounce the letter L. The main ... A: Chelsea, You need to see a speech therapist. If you are still in high school, you should have your ... | |
| my nephiew is not talking | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: my nephiew is still not talking any words but he understands , can listen is this a problem called ... A: Suneeta, There are many possible diagnoses for your nephew. It takes medical professionals and ... | |
| my daughter's facial expression during speech | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Should I be concerned that my almost 3 year old speaks out of the side of her mouth often, not all ... A: Christine, You should discuss this with your daughter's doctor to rule out any physiological ... | |
| speech therapy | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: One of them can say 6 to 7 single words. He is clearly behind but is progressing. The other twin ... A: Malissa, It is great that your son is starting speech therapy. Signing is a great way to help a ... | |
| Speech problem? | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a home daycare provider and I am currently have a child in my care who will be 4 years old in 3 ... A: Jennifer, Unfortunately, these kinds of speech and language challenges are faced by a number of my ... | |
| Speech problem? | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a home daycare provider and I am currently have a child in my care who will be 4 years old in 3 ... A: Jennifer, You should encourage the parents to have their son assessed by a speech and language ... | |
| Releasing students | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm curious if there are any rules against 'releasing' a student from doing further therapy. I have ... A: Drew, The special education law states that the district must show that the student no longer needs ... | |
| 18q minus syndrome and speech therapy | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: Have a 5th grade home schooled child who is medically fragile due to 18q minus syndrome and other ... A: Scott, I have not represented any children with 18Q- so I can't really be of much help to you. I ... | |
| speaking ? shyness? | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My son is 4 years old and has started pre-k 8 weeks ago. He is also very shy. He has not yet begun ... A: Tricia, This is a tough one. Each child progresses at their own rate. His shyness could be causing ... | |
| speech regression | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a four year old son that has always been a great talker. For at least the last year he has ... A: Kelsey, Without observing your daughter in preschool, I am unable to determine the cause of her ... | |
| speech problem | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: she has some difficulties with her speech. she does know quite a few words and can get sentences ... A: Ieanne, You are doing the right thing in having your daughter evaluated by a speech therapist. ... | |
| 4yr old in Pre-k Some word are not clear at all | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year son currently in Pre-k half-day program. He teacher has recently told me she's have ... A: Tanya Mayo, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Services for child with Mixed Expressive Language Processing Disorder | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: My 7 year old daughter was diagnosed with MELPD when she was 5. I knew from early on that something ... A: Grace, I don't share your concerns about the school special education people. They all have to have ... | |
| speech delay | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 36mo girl born at 35.5 wks. At 12 mo.we discovered she had a bilateral completly flat ... A: Amber, Based on what you stated in your question, your daughter should continue to receive ... | |
| 4 year old with language difficulties | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I am writing in about a concern with my 4 year old son's language development. He seems to have no ... A: Sandra, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| ID twins speech delay; 5 years | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: We have two 5 year olds involved 2004-5 Harvard sponsored speech study; developed correct speech ... A: John, You appear to have many issues for family court, but this is not my areas of expertise. Based ... | |
| I'm concerned about my 4 year old son who has speech problems. | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: My son is four years old now and I've been having concerns with his speech since he was about 2 ... A: Shakia, Special education is NOT a punishment, it is an opportunity for a student to overcome his ... | |
| speach dalay | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: she is very social,she count to ten but her speech is very unclear she named almost every thing ... A: Lina, Yes, you should be concerned. If your daughter needs help, the sooner the better for getting ... | |
| 14 month old only says "ma" | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: my son Sebastian is 14 months old (DOB 7/13/07). He is very active (runs, climb stairs), ... A: Lizeth, Based on what you state in your question, your son might be speech delayed. You should have ... | |
| My 2 year old | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old used to say "mom,dad, bottle,"etc. I also have a 1 year old. My 2 year old has ... A: Melanie, You are doing the right thing to have your son tested. My suggestion is that you have his ... | |
| Pronunciation Regression | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My son is 24 months old and his pronunciation has become worse with time. For example, he used to ... A: Mario, Your son needs to be assessed by a speech therapist because, based on what you wrote, he ... | |
| child with pdd-ns | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My son is 4 plus.Till three years of age he was not speaking and his receptive speech was limited.At ... A: Ruman, If I knew the answer to getting a child to sit still in class, I would have accomplished ... | |
| 23 Mo Old has no words & doesn't understand | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: my son is 23 Mo old and has no words. I wouldn't be concenred if he seemed to understand, but that ... A: James, Based on what you said in your question, you are obviously concerned and doing good things ... | |
| HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I HAD A STUDENT COME INTO MY OFFICE TODAY (I AM THE SCHOOL HEALTH TECH.) AND TOLD ME THAT HE STARTED ... A: Erika, You should refer this student for assessment by your special education department. Or you ... | |
| Son with a speech delay/disability...? | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old son that just entered 2nd grade in a private school. My main concern with him is ... A: Annabel, In the United States you can write your school district and request a complete assessment ... | |
| 4 year old's speech | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: My son is 4 years old and 2 months. I have been concerned about his speeech for a while now. He's a ... A: Lauren, Given all that you stated in your question concerning your sons speech, I do think it a ... | |
| kindergarten | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: My son is 4.10 years old. He is currently signed up for pre-k at a nursery school (8 students, half ... A: Tammi, Based on what you told me in your question, I like the idea of sending him to pre-K this ... | |
| repeating words | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: My grandson is 5 years old. He has just started repeating words in sentences. Example " I, I, I ... A: Your grandson should be assessed by a speech and language pathologist. The public school he attends ... | |
| IEP with speech delay kid | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: My son 3 years old. He study at pre-k at LA Unified district school right now because my son have a ... A: From the information you provided, I can't really say whether your son should be tested for Autism. ... | |
| My 4 1/2 year old's difficulties | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a question concerning my son. He has a hard time pronouncing "th" and "r" I know he is still ... A: Danielle, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| 5 year old hearing loss? | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My 5 year old was tested about a year ago in preschool and qualified for speech therapy. He now ... A: Jill, It is always wise to have the hearing tested for children that are having speech challenges. ... | |
| opportunities after high school | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 17 year old son who has been in special education classes all the way through his schooling ... A: Julie, Your son can pursue vocational programs after high school. Junior colleges and private ... | |
| 5 year old step daughter | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I can't understand what she is trying to say, She can say about a three word sentences. I have a ... A: Charlotte, Your step-daughter needs to be assessed by a speech and language professional. Many ... | |
| Speech Therapy for 2.5 yr old boy | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: My son has seems to be delayed in speech. He is 2 Yr 5 Mo old and has amazing comprehension. I had ... A: Mary, It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Your son obviously needs speech therapy. If ... | |
| My daughter repeats sentence's 5, 6+ times | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 and has a speech delay, she had tubes in aug 06 because of chronic ear infections. ... A: Jennifer, You don't say whether or not your daughter is receiving speech therapy. You should have ... | |
| speech/writing | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old son has received speech and language services due to articulation-He is in first grade ... A: Stacey, I think you are on the right track for your son. You should write a letter to your son's ... | |
| confirmation on whether or not I lisp | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Alright, this is a pretty strange question and there's a lot to it and I'll do my best to keep it as ... A: Eddie, I can not do speech therapy via e-mail, and even if I could, I am not a speech therapist. You ... | |
| 2 1/2 YEAR OLD GRUNTING | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: MY SON WAS 2 IN FEBUARY AND HE ONLY COMES OUT WITH BASIC WORDS LIKE MUMMY, DAD, NO ETC! WHEN HE ... A: Shantel, It sounds like your son might be speech delayed. You should have your son assessed by a ... | |
| Children Whose Language Can't Be Understood | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I am in need of some advise for my sister. She has 4 boys. All have speech problems. They have been ... A: Debbie, It sounds like all of these boys should be assessed by a speech and language professional. ... | |
| 2 1/2 year old | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned 2 1/2 and he his very sharp, inquisitive, and knows all the basics(letters, ... A: Janice, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| 16mos and no clear words | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering what you could tell me about this issue. My son is a little over 16 months old and ... A: Kristi, It sound like your son may be speech delayed. Boys may develop a bit later than girls, but ... | |
| My daughter | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: My 27 month old daughter was born with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome. She has the vocabulary of a 12 ... A: Tonya, You might consider cutting pictures out of magazines and gluing or taping them onto a foam ... | |
| daughter tired of speech therapy | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has been diagnosed with a speech impediment. As a preschooler we, her immediate family, ... A: Tara W., It may be time to find some other speech therapists. If your daughter has not yet been ... | |
| 5 year old | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: My soon to be 6 year old son still cannot pronounce the letter "r". He mispronounces it at the ... A: Cindy, You should get help for your son right away. You should write his school principal a letter ... | |
| County of Services | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: We live in Northern California and our pre-schooler needs speech and language assistance, but he ... A: Amy, Under the law, the district in which the student and parents reside has the responsibility of ... | |
| TEOAES absent @4000 mhz | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm helping a friend whose 2 1/2 yr old grandson is speech delayed & diagnosed TEOES absent @4000mhz ... A: Kathy, It sounds to me that your friend is doing the right things by having the boy assessed and ... | |
| Wondering if there is a speech problem | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I do childcare and watch a 30 month old. His speech is not very clear most of the time. My ... A: Shanita, It does appear that the boy has a speech and language challenge. The parents should have ... | |
| 3.5 year old diagnosed as severely delayed | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Tim, My son went through evaluation by a county, and was diagnosed as significantly delayed in 4 ... A: Dasha, It seems that you have done the correct things for your son. I have a number of clients that ... | |
| 30 Month old still not speaking | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend who has a 30 month old son who is still not really speaking. If you tell him a word ... A: Sarah, Your have a right to be concerned. This boy needs help now! You should have your friend's son ... | |
| 19 month old son | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: my son had a gross motor skill delay that was resolved with PT. I am now worried because he doesn't ... A: Jennifer, It sounds like he may be speech delayed and should receive speech therapy. You should ... | |
| Non-verbal Learning Disablity | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: My son has been diagnosed with NVLD. He is a 7th grade and is doing okay. He went from an A/B ... A: Sharon, It is hard for me to answer your question without knowing what your son is receiving from ... | |
| Speech and my son | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 22 month old son, who refuses to talk. He does say the odd “uh-oh” or “what’s that” but ... A: Cristal, Your son seems to have a serious speech and language disability. It is great that you have ... | |
| 2 yr. old has delay in speech | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: My 30 month old grunts a lot and doesn't say many words. All his words generally end sounding like ... A: Michelle, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| speech | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 29 months old and does not speak. She has been seeing a speech therapist for a year ... A: Angela, I am sorry that your daughter is not progressing more rapidly. I have a number of clients ... | |
| reading | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old, who is struggling with reading. He is in second grade and the way he is ... A: Pam, Because your son is receiving services from a reading specialists, I assume he has an IEP. If ... | |
| almost 3yr old speech delay | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a child care provider and I am taking care of a little girl who will be 3 in Feb. She does show ... A: Keri, It would be best if the girl could be diagnosed by a speech therapist right away so that ... | |
| How do i know if my son has a speaking disorder | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old son and he's not speaking that much yes but i have a friend who has a daughter but ... A: Diane, At your son's age it is difficult to determine if he is speech delayed and/or has a speech ... | |
| Ocassional Lisp | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I have always had perfect speach until a few years ago, I noticed a lisp at times. I attributed it ... A: CZ, Your occasional lisp is an interesting challenge. You should be assessed by a Speech Therapist ... | |
| speech delay 14 month old | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a concerned mother of a 14 month old child (Bailley) who appears to have a delay in speech.He ... A: Natasha, From what you said in your question, it appears that your son may have a speech delay. It ... | |
| CHILDS SPEECH | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: SHOULD I BE WORRIED, HE SAYS MUM,DAD,CAT, WHY AND A LOT OF WORDS WE CAN'T MAKE SENCE OFF,OTHER ... A: You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical insurance ... | |
| ITPA TROG | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: ..... i want to know about ITPA and TROG test.... its use, when, how, ..... A: Maisa, I have not used either of these assessments so I can't comment on them. Here are two websites ... | |
| adult stuttering | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: For as long as I can remember I have had a speech impediment. According to my dad it started when my ... A: Jessica, It sounds like you have been through a lot. I can relate to you having lost my father when ... | |
| Speech delay | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: my daughter is 3 yrs and 2 months old and says only mamma , baba dada. Sometimes she does say on two ... A: You should have your daughter assessed by a speech and language professional immediately. Many ... | |
| 20mo not talking | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 20mo and she isn't talking. All she do is babbles she sometimes say hi but it's not ... A: You need to accept what the professionals are telling you and not be scared. You might ask the ... | |
| 22 month grandson drools and can't say any words | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: i am really concerned about 22 month old grandson. he still drools excessively. he can only say dada ... A: Liz, You should have your grandson assessed by a speech and language professional. His hearing ... | |
| developmental aphasia in my 5 year old son | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: MY SON IS ONLY 5 AND HAS DEVELOPMENTAL APHASIA WHICH WE JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THREE MONTHS AGO, HE ... A: Kim, I am no expert on Aphasia, but from what I do know, it will impact your son's education. I ... | |
| 6 year old repeating speech | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: I am a first grade teacher with a chid in my class who repeats his sentences word for word in a ... A: Brenna, I have not had a client that does this exact thing. I have had ones that will only speak in ... | |
| 6 year old speech issue - hard to diagnose | 12/14/2007 |
| Q: My 6 year old son can't seem to focus enough to get complete, clear sentences out. He speaks ... A: Paula, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. From what you wrote ... | |
| childs speech | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: my 3 year old says biss instead of this. would it mean he has a lisp. he still has a dummy at ... A: Jenny, Your son may outgrow this pronunciation error or he may need speech therapy. You should have ... | |
| interpreting pls4 score and celf-p2 score | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: How do you interpret test scores? She was tested on social emotional, speech, gross motor, fine ... A: Keri, You need to review your child's test results with the persons doing the assessments. It is ... | |
| 20mo not talking | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 20mo and she isn't talking. All she do is babbles she sometimes say hi but it's not ... A: Natasha, It is a good sign that your daughter wants to do what ever you are doing. I encourage you ... | |
| 20mo not talking | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 20mo and she isn't talking. All she do is babbles she sometimes say hi but it's not ... A: Natasha, You are doing the right thing in having your daughter evaluated. From what you wrote, it ... | |
| Speech Delay in 4yr Old | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I noticed my son was not up to the level of speech as his classmates (Pre-K)when I took him to the ... A: Sandy, You have already done what I would have recommended. It sounds like the school district is ... | |
| Speech Delay | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: My son, who is now 27 months, says few words. He lost a tooth due to a fall at 12 months. His ... A: Richard, Based on what you said in your question, I would say that your son is probably speech ... | |
| Pragmatics IEP (Preschool) | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I reside in one county but my child goes to preschool in another county. Our (residential) county ... A: Most of my clients who receive services for pragmatics receive services in small groups for the ... | |
| lateral lisp | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: My 10 year son has a lateral lisp. He has been going to a speech clinic at a local university. The ... A: Diana, It sounds like you have done the right things without experiencing positive results. My ... | |
| spliting saliva while speaking and wet pillow | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I often split saliva while speaking and also saliva all over my pillow while at sleep. This is ... A: Ben, I suggest that you contact a medical doctor to see if there is anything in your challenge that ... | |
| Lateral Lisp. (will record voice) | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: Like many others, I went to speech therapy as a child in elementary school; having a bad memory, ... A: Emily, It sounds like you really need the help of a professional speech therapist. I'm afraid that ... | |
| My sons speech delay | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: My question is, my 35 month old son is not talking. I am a stay at home, single mom. He has no ... A: Courtney, From the information you provided in your questions, it is possible that your son is ... | |
| Toddler Speech Delay | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: My son is 13 1/2 months. Although he babbles often, he has only mastered 1 word, "HI". And, I am ... A: Candice, It is early to be thinking Autism, but he may have a speech delay. I suggest that you talk ... | |
| Speech | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering would you have any idea what sort of speech problem i have. This speech problem ... A: Sean, I am sorry to say that I am not a speech therapist so I am not able to diagnose your problem ... | |
| speech problem | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: What intervention/recommendation should I give to my student (6 y/o) who interchanges the /p/ and ... A: Anne, Based on the information in your questions, I assume that your child has not been assessed by ... | |
| A kid who can't talk | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: The kid stop talking when he was 2years and 3months, now he is 5years old.He can now talk with the ... A: Bibo, Your child seems to need a great deal of help which he appears to be receiving from the ... | |
| Speech delay | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I'm concerned my 18month old may have a speech delay. He's saying about 7 words(mama, dada, hot, ... A: Jen, Ask your son's doctor about having him assessed by a speech therapist. He will probably need ... | |
| MY CHILDS SPEECH | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER RECENTLY FELL AND HIT HER FOREHEAD, CAUSING A COMA. NOW AFTER SHE FELL SHE ... A: Leslee, I'm sorry to hear about what happened to your daughter. I am not a doctor so I can't say ... | |
| Apraxia | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: My son has been receiving speech therapy since he was 3 through our school district. He is now 5. ... A: Danelle, If the school's speech therapist does continue to recommend stopping the therapy, you can ... | |
| 19 mo old not talking | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: My 19 mo old daughter is not meeting any of the milestones for language development. I have tried ... A: Jilian, From what you have stated, you daughter sounds like she has a speech delay. She needs to be ... | |
| Lateral Lisp | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a lateral lisp and I'm not sure of the correct positioning. I'm 14 and I've had it for as ... A: J, You need to consult with a speech therapist who can answer your questions. It is necessary to see ... | |
| delayed speech | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 27 months old. She was born at 24 weeks gestation and weighed 14oz at birth. She ... A: Starr, Hearing problems can contribute to speech problems. But if your doctor says your baby's ears ... | |
| delayed speech | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 27 months old. She was born at 24 weeks gestation and weighed 14oz at birth. She ... A: Starr, It sounds like you and your daughter have been through a great deal. What you are doing with ... | |
| speech delay | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: Today we had our 26 month old son evaluated today by early intervention and they found him to have a ... A: Debbie, You did not let your son down, quite the opposite, you have enabled him to get the help he ... | |
| Toodler does not speak. | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 30 months old son who does not speak much. His currents vocabulary is about 50 words. He ... A: Did the speech therapist perform an standardized assessment on your son? Did they recommend that ... | |
| 26 Month Old Regression In Speech | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 26 months old. She can understands simple commands like-get your shoes,take this to ... A: Christina, You should be concerned not only about the speech but also the anti-social behaviors. At ... | |
| speech difficulties. | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: my 17mold daughter has delayed speech and is currently being seen weekly by child study team.Her ... A: Margaret, I complement you on getting your daughter help. I am pleased it seems to be working. First ... | |
| Speech problem of my son | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: My son is 35 months old and I am worried with his speech. He says mama, dada, yes, no, baba, nana ... A: Navin, Based on what you said, your son should be assessed by a speech therapist. He may have a ... | |
| 2 year old and limited speech. | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm an OT working in early intervention and I was recently given a child who has speech issues. A ... A: Jen, I applaud your concern for your student and your desire to help. But this is really an area for ... | |
| 19-month old has great difficulty forming words | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: Good evening! My 19-month old daughter seems to have great difficulty forming words. While she has ... A: Sarah, I think you should be concerned over though your daughter is still young. Having you ... | |
| special ed law & IEP advice | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: Tim--My 6 yr old son was just diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. No one refered us for testing. My ... A: Kathy, What the people did at the church school is shameful, but I suggest you put it behind you. ... | |
| 3 yo poor speech intelligibility | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I had my 3 1/2 yo evaluated at Childrens Hospital and he is found to have a "severe speech sound ... A: Jen, I applaud you for having your son evaluated at a young age. The lack of movement of the tongue ... | |
| speech therapy | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I was told by a speech therapist at my son's preschool (he is 4 years, 1 month old)that he has a ... A: I applaud you for having your son assessed. My suggestion is that you talk with the speech therapist ... | |
| delayed speech? | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 2 in November and can only say 17 words... these include 5 that she used to say but ... A: Lucy, It sounds like your daughter is speech delayed. It also appears that you are doing the right ... | |
| Almost 3 y.o. with speech issues | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I have a son who will be 3 in January. His motor skills are great & he is very intelligent. He seems ... A: Heather, You need to have your son's hearing tested to rule out any hearing problems. Then you ... | |
| My Son's Speech | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: My son is turning 3 on Sept. 11, and I am a little worried that his speech isn't where it is suppose ... A: Jennifer, You should have your son assessed by a speech and language professional. Many medical ... | |
| Lisp- 15 year old girl. | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm 15 and I never knew I had a lisp until around a year ago, when I heard a recording of myself. I ... A: Your best approach to your lisp is to get professional help. A professional can help you lean how to ... | |
| 3 year old son's speech | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year 3 month old son and am worried about some of his speech. He is very verbal but does ... A: It takes some children longer than others to learn the proper use of pronouns. Many adults are still ... | |
| My 3 year old son's speech | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year 3 month old son and am worried about some of his speech. He is very verbal but does ... A: From what you said in your question, it does seem your son could be a little speech delayed. I ... | |
| stuttering | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: My son is 3 1/2 he will be 4 in DEC. He worries me with his speech. He doesn't seem like hes talking ... A: Jeni, It sounds like your son needs help. You need to have him assessed by a speech and language ... | |
| my 21 month old son doesn't talk | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: My question is-my 21 month old son understands almost everthing I say to him, unless its something ... A: Heather, From what you say, it sounds like your son is speech delayed. You should talk to his ... | |
| "Late Talker?" | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 19 month old girl who has demonstrated all the signs of intelligence since she was born. ... A: I agree with your thinking that she is speech delayed. I would encourage you to have her assessed by ... | |
| my son | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son and I believe that he has a speech delay and one of the most things is the ... A: I suggest that you take your son to a speech therapist that specializes in stuttering and speech ... | |
| Painful lisp? | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I have somehow produced a lisp and it seems like every 3 or 4 days it irritates my tongue so much ... A: Jordan, Lisps can be caused by a variety of physical problems or by psychological challenges. Given ... | |
| speech trouble | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My son is 5 years and 3 months old. He is due to start year one at school in the UK this September. ... A: Jovita, Based on your question, it appears that your son has a speech and language disability. He ... | |
| 3 year old | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a question or two regarding my three year old son(Tyler). I have been watching/listening to ... A: It sounds like your son has speech and language challenges. He needs to be assessed to determine ... | |
| lisp | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I have somehow developed a lisp about 4 months ago, just wondering if my wisdom teeth have ANYTHING ... A: I strongly urge you to stop trying to perform do-it-yourself dentistry and see a professional! There ... | |
| Speech therapy | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old son that had a case of Febrile Convulsions when he was only 11 months old. He ... A: I really can not answer your question about the cause of your son's speech delay. I can recommend ... | |
| indiscernable speech | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have been married almost 3 years & have had an almost impossible time understanding most ... A: I am pleased to learn that you are seeing a MFCC. Based on what you have said, it appears to me that ... | |
| Language Delay | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: My son is 2.5 and has been in an early intervention program for 8 months now. He says no words ... A: The challenges your son is facing are beyond my expertise. I think you are on the right track by ... | |
| 5 yr old with Articulation Disorder | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My 5yr old son is scheduled to enter kindergarten this year. He has received treatment for his ... A: I suggest that you discuss this with the therapist that is currently providing services to your ... | |
| Apraxia | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a grandson that will be 3 years old in 2 weeks.His speech therapist said he has apraxia.He ... A: Apraxia can cause other physical problems beyond speech and language difficulties. If it has not ... | |
| Speech Delay of my 3 year 5 month old son | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: My son is 3 years 5 months old. We live in Calcutta, India. My son has achieved all the milestones ( ... A: It sounds to me that you have been very good about getting services for your child. I think you ... | |
| speech problem | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I am from India, we are bilingual, my 4 1/2 year old son can not speak complete sentence. When he ... A: It sounds as if your son is speech delayed or may have other related problems. He should be tested ... | |
| Speech delay in 4 year old | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: Erin. My 4 year old son's speech concerns me quite a bit. Although he's exceptionally bright, he ... A: The fact that your son does speak some words and pronounces them well, indicates that he can speak, ... | |
| speech & ot , sensory | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: i have a little girl who is very bright on her IQ test at 30 months old scored at a 5 year olds ... A: From what you have said, your daughter has a number of problems that need to be sorted out. It ... | |
| Receptive Language disability? | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: My 9yo son just finished 3rd grade here in California. He has difficulty following multi-step ... A: You did the right thing by getting your school district to evaluate your son. They are not “doing ... | |
| Delayed Speech | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: My son,aged three and a half, has a speech delay diagnosed by a speech therapist. He also had an ... A: I am afraid that I know nothing about the education laws in your country. Here in the USA, I would ... | |
Speech Disorders
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Questions concerning special education: IEP, assessments, Due Process, mediation, resolution conference, federal law, CA state law, qualifying for services, residential treatment, special day classes, resource specialists, procedures, having your child assessed, adaptive PE, speech & language, non-public school, FAPE.
Experience
I have been an education advocate representing students and parents for five years. My experience includes: representing my clients in IEPs, SSTs, Due Process, review assessment results for my clients and for other advocates, and mediations. I have represented clients with learning disabilities, autism, Downs Syndrome, cognitively challenged, emotional problems, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and physical disabilities. I have also represented clients to County Mental Health Departments and Regional Centers. My clients range from pre-school to college students in California and various other states.
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I have a degree in Mathematics from the University of California with minors in Psychology and Physics. I also studied applied statistics in the field of psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. I have taught college classes, conducted seminars, written articles for various publications, and testified as an expert witness.
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