We spent years worrying about our son's development. He didn't speak until long past his second birthday, and then only when he had to. At first we were concerned that he was hard of hearing, but subsequent tests proved that this was not a problem at all. Added to his late speech development, his behaviour was sometimes indicative of autism.
After a few years, we managed to get some help with speech therapy while living in Ireland. When he was just about to start primary school, we moved to the UK and found the transition not only difficult for his feeling of security, but also in terms of getting the speech therapy started up again. It was an extremely difficult time for all of us.
Recently, I was astounded to come across a site which would've been perfect for us a few years ago. It's a speech and language website which assists in the assessment of children 3 months to 5 years. They also provide some very enjoyable activities to help parents provide targeted therapy in the comfort of their own homes.
It's too late for us, but if this is your need, I recommend checking them out. They're called, Speech Quest.
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7 comments:
This is good information to have on hand, Anne..I have young friends with young children who might find this site helpful. Thank you!
you are the most amazing person to pass along so
much valuable info.
how is your son doing now?
blessings,
lea
Thanks for the information. I had a friend whose son had exactly the same issues as yours.
I'll forward this information to the speech therapist in our local school.
Thanks..
Thanks, everyone. Leah, we have to pass around information like this when we know it can help someone live an easier life.
Oh, and my son is doing much better now, thank you.
I have scribbled it down as my daughter is trying to get pregnant again after losing her baby at an early stage. You never know, do you?
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