speech therapy questions

[momofone]

[momofone]

[momo3boys]

[momofone]

[Dolly-VA]

[Calla_Dragon]

[momofone]

[Calla_Dragon]

[momo3boys]

The model for speech therapy in MA is a very parent driven model. My son would see the therapist once a week, at my home, for free. Then she would give me things that I could do with him, sounds to focus on, games to play, touch cues, mouthing exercises.... When she cam back we would go over what we did, and see what areas still needed improving. It was a wonderful partnership between parent and therapist. In most states this is your right as a parent to ask for this consult time. One of the many benefits of the legislation for special needs. When a child is apraxic or has these symptoms, speech and other subjects can get really difficult.

My oldest has serious phonemic awareness issues, and even has a hard time in Math because of his working memory deficiency. THese are all things that were diagnosed by the school system, they should have been diagnosed earlier than they were but I was glad that they were. We are now able to really teach to his strengths and help him, when before it was so difficult and frustrating. Sometimes knowing all the facts can be really helpful when it comes to a disability.

If you choose not to get the therapy make sure you do your research on the different ways that you can help with the speech. There are many great activities and ideas that could really help you. Search for some online, and at the library.

[momofone]

[momofone]

[MelN2LilMen]

Calla_Dragon, how wonderful it is to come across someone who does "at home speech therapy" like I do! (Funny... calla lillies are some of my favorite flowers and I love dragons as well!)

I have an 8 yr old autism-spectrum son who was very speech delayed and I have been doing much the same as what you say you are.

[charlesandginny]