Speech Therapy

My 4yr old son was also delayed. He was actually delayed on a lot of his milestones, compared to my other two boys. He didn’t crawl until his 1st bday, walked at over over 18 months. I was worried about other issues since he wasn’t saying any words, mama, dada. He would just do a lot of yelling, I taught him some sign language. When we finally set up an appointment (at 19 months) to have him evaluated for speech, he began to talk out of no where. A few days before the appointment he started saying ball, throw. After his evaluation , he was behind by a very small percentage, enough to qualify for some speech therapy. Now he’s a chatter box, he turn 4 on 12/21.

My daughter is also delayed on her speech. She started therapy about 2 months back and she is already starting to talk more. Her pronunciation has somewhat gotten better too. It helps so much plus they teach them how to sign as well. So if they cannot say something they can sign it.

Hi! My boy is 16 months now and his previous pediatrician (we just moved) told us she was worried about him not speaking or making a lot of noises. We did a hearing test and everything was fine. So she said that she would like him to see a speech pathologist to get him checked by a speech professional. We think he’s still young so we’re not worried. But now that we moved his new pediatrician is saying the same thing. (We mentioned the previous pediatricians recommendation.) She told us that if at his next appointment (which is in 2 months) he’s not at lest saying 2-3 words she will refer us to a speech pathologist. I am actually kind of worried since I don’t know much about it and he’s my first kid. If anyone knows more I would like to hear about it!

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Ya about 16 months old was when we started touching on the subject of his lack of speech. At the time my son was heavily reliant on his soother so we got rid of it to see if that got him talking more but it didn’t make a huge difference. So many moms I know personally have said that atleast one of their kids was a late talker and not to worry but it’s hard when the doctors show concern. We did the hearing test, and got him assessed for autism but he passed all those no problem

We have ruled out any hearing issues. We haven’t gotten an autism assessment done but the doctor is waiting for the next appointment to decide what the next step will be. Also, his dad/my boyfriend did struggle with ADHD when he was a kid. My son is heavily reliant on his soother as well and we have limited it only to naps and at night. He has started to make more noises (mostly hums, raspberries, ma-ma and da-da sounds) but he hasn’t said actual words yet. Some friends have told me the same as you, that their kids were late talkers and not to worry. But it worries me since his previous and new pediatrician showed concerns about it.

Hi! My daughter is going to be 2 in December. We started speech therapy when she was 18 months. And so far so good. She says actually sentences, actually words. She understands me a lot more and I am able to have conversations with her. There is still a little babbling going on. But those 45 minutes-1 hour that she gets is helping. Since I have medical the speech therapy company we have is Amigo Baby. They dedicate that time to help them. They play and talk. They come here to my home and sit down with her and help her. They sing songs, the play with puzzles and as they are playing they are teaching them words and phrases. And if they don't say words yet they teach them baby sign after they learn baby sign language they start the words.

My son just turned 2 years old on the 18th and has speech therapy twice a week for 30 minutes for about a month now but he does not seem like he is advancing or doing anything new. Instead he gets frustrated with the therapist and walks away from her. Should I be worried ? Should I get a new therapist ?

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Yeah I try to help him but he is just not into it at all

They should at least be putting in 45-1 an hour. Do you sit there with them?

My 5 year old didn't talk until she was 3. She had a few words and she signed. Dr recommended speech therapy and she has been in it since at least 1yr old. Now, she goes through the school system. It was very slow at first! Every week, the therapist would ask how she was doing and I would say I couldn't really notice a difference. When she did start talking, it was full sentences and now she never stops talking. 😄

My 2 year old son has a teacher come once a week to teach him speech, the colors, etc. His pediatrician recommended an early start program because he wasn’t communicating well. He only knew about 7 words. I’ve notice a big difference, he makes the sounds of the words now. I heard girls talk sooner than boys. Each child is different.

You would never know it today but my son was hardly saying any words at 3 yrs old, and what he did say I had a hard time understanding. I remember breaking down in tears one time when he was trying to tell me something & I just couldn't understand. He was evaluated and accepted in the public school system special education and they helped him with speech articulation. It helped a lot. It also gave him an edge in starting Kindergarten as he had already been going full time (plus riding bus) since he was 3. He talks a TON now & has no issues. It was a blessing to not only have that help but also free child care.

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Whoops new here. Meant to say early intervention is great!

My daughter had AZEIP and then transferred to DDD and she loves to see them, they come to the house every week and talk about how she is developing and do little activities with her. They brought Playdoh, toys, bubbles, books, cards, paper, mirrors, etc. Everyday they try new things to encourage her to speak.

My daughter just enrolled in speech therapy ! Even just from one session I personally have learned so much about how to help her speak - and encourage her to do so. It’s a frustrating road some days with the speech exercises but so rewarding. Already seeing improvement by helping at home.

My son is 27 months and has speech therapy once a week for a little over a month now! He is doing really well with it 😁

My son is on his 6th session and he went from no words at all to about 5 or 6. He’s 28 months.

My son had one word at 15 months and we put him in speech therapy at 17 months. He’s almost 2.5 now and he’s doin great. He’s still considered delayed and still receiving services but now he has 171 words and stringing sentences along. It’s seems like every few days he’s saying something new! His therapist did therapy through play and it’s amazing how much he’s grown.

Both of my kids 3 and 2 go to SP. my oldest has autism and say a few words now after going to SP and other therapy for a year. We think that my son is delayed in speech because it sister wasn’t talking so I am in rolled him in day care and he started talking a lot more on top of having speech therapy twice a week. It will happen it will just take time. Singing was how my daughter first started to talk.

My 6 yr had Id intellectual disability non-verbal she gets in school an outside private therapy along with ot.. an she has aac.

My dude was almost 6 weeks early. Said a few words, understood a whole lot. We had an eval early intervention and he gets speech once a week at daycare, and optional occupational therapy, which has also helped tremendously. Between the therapists and his wonderful day care ( started in late October at this new daycare), he is saying more words, attempting words, and learning so many other things. Don’t worry - it’s not the end of the world, and it isn’t directly correlated to what you did or didn’t do as a parent. Some kids, and most boys, talk later than others. Celebrate the successes and love your kiddo unconditionally. 💗

My son is now 28 months he has been in speech therapy for 4 months 30 minutes a week. I knew there were development issues pretty early on. I wasn't sure what 30 minutes a week would do but to give my son every chance possible we started to go. He is still behind the curve, but the progress in his development is astounding. Not only is he developing in the area of speech but opening that door has made a difference in his progress with other children, and how he interacts with day to day struggles. If you have the opportunity take it. The best thing you can do for your child is give them any opportunity that is put out there for them. If a door opens don't let it close the only thing that will not be beneficial for your children is to not give them that chance

My sister’s son is 20 months old and does not say a single word. He only grunts. Should I mention speech therapy to her? How would you want to hear it if you were being told your child may need speech therapy?

My brother went from completely nonverbal at 3 years old to a non stop talker (articulate speech, too) within a year.

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Wow! Who were your services through? What did you do at home?

My daughter is 3 months from turning 3 and we are about to start therapy too. I regret waiting so long. She only says about 25 words but she has a hard time and gets very frustrated because we don't understand her sometimes. I was glad to see and read this.

We just got our 2 year old evaluated for speech therapy and we start next month. She says 2 words in the correct context but understands a lot and communicates non verbally fairly well with her gestures. I’m really excited to see what speech therapy will do for her!

My son was the same way! He was getting getting so frustrated because he could speak to say what he wanted. Started speech and then found out he may have autism! He was diagnosed at 3 and he’s almost 6 now. He started kindergarten this year and the speech therapist says he may need to be re-evaluated because she thinks early intervention helped him! Hoping for the best for your situation.

My daughter is almost 3 and has been in speech therapy for 4 months. Shes gone from 20 words to 60 and some sign language. The therapist plays with her and models and gets her to practice sounds. She also gives us some homework like start using this sign or try to practice this sound. Its really helped because she can communicate her needs so its helped with her frustration. We recently had another evaluation by the school district and they identified her articulation being their main concern now (she said so little before that everything was the concern) they said if they learn that things are too hard and don't get help they will learn to avoid those things, such as sounds.

My son began speech therapy at 2.5 and it has made a HUGE difference in his life! I have been criticized by several people for not just waiting it out until his delay “fixes” itself but as a mom and as a mom to this particular boy i feel my decision to begin was just and the right call considering he’s speaking more words and a little more clearly in just the few months he’s been in it!

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So he’s in a playgroup also with the same people and they do speech for 15 min once every couple of weeks before the playgroup and then they do at home visits 2-3 times per month. It’s not as much as i would like but he’s going to be turning 3 in April and then he’ll have to begin receiving therapy through the school district. Fingers crossed they do a little more work with him then.

How long has he been going to therapy? My son just started this year. And they see him once a week. Just curious to know how your speech therapist works.

Its so difficult at this age, my sister didnt say her first word until she was 3. But you would never know that as an adult.

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My sister was the same. My mom says she n ver spoke until 3.

Hey! So I’m actually going through a similar situation, my son is now 2.5 but at 2 we were told he had a speech delay as well. It’s a completely normal thing and I’ll be honest one day you’re going to wake up and it’s going to be like a switch flipped and he’s going to be talking up a storm! There’s an amazing video you can buy on amazon or even stream online called “Baby Babble” it really helped my son catch up and he even picked up on the sign language it teaches. That really helped him not be so stressed with trying to communicate. It’s got great tips that really help! Trust me from one mom to another this video helps a ton!

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My sons been in speech therapy for over a year now. At first it was difficult because not long after He started He had a seizure and then a couple more. But thank goodness He bounced back to his normal self immediately. Now his beginning to talk a lot more and it’s like He hasn’t had speech delay. His now 4. Hoping for the best and all the best with you and yours 😊

Hiiii. Highly recommend it! My son is 3, started speech at 2 and it’s really been the best thing we could have ever done for him. Of course at first you may be timid or even slightly embarrassed but it’s amazing and so beneficial! It helps tremendously and the clinic we take him to is just absolutely GREAT!

My son is almost 4 and cant speak, but also autistic. Not sure if that helps honestly ..... but there are certain signs to look for if that's your concern. He has speech therapy twice a week

It's super common- we've been down the long road of speech therapy. Keep on keeping on~ it's a marathon

My son started daycare twice a week and speech therapy once a week back in October and we've seen a good bit of progress. They are no longer focusing on expanding his vocabulary but instead on strengthening his motor control on certain sounds. For example he will say his name is Ryer, without the 'k" for Ryker. We are starting to see some 2-3 word combos but he mostly communicates with single words. He will be 3 in May. It's best to get them evaluated by a professional in my opinion than to wait.

My son is in speech once a week also. Omg I think he has improved since the day he first started.

ST here. I definitely say the earlier you can get your child into speech therapy, the better! Early intervention is such a great thing!

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Im going through the same thing. I feel better know im not the only mother experiencing this.

Just found out my kids speech therapist is retiring and I'm at a loss on who to get now! My kids loved her! They had her for along time, but I'll figure it out!

There's aa program called First Steps. They help with talking and more. We used the program for our youngest son and it worked. I don’t know if there’s a program like this or close to it near you. It’s something that you can check into

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First step has been helpful for my son as well. Has been very helpful xxx 😘

Me son is 3 and might have speech apraxia. He was diagnosed with a moderate speech delay at 2.5

My daughter didn't talk for three and a half years and she spent two years in speech therapy now she never quits talking she does slur some words and letters but is doing fantastic

My son is 3 and a half. So smart. But just refuses to talk. Don't know why. Ben waiting for months to get in to speak therapy still have to wait another month till my appointment. I've been so worried about this as well..

My youngest just turn 2 she hasn’t said one word she understands but I think she’s being lazy by not talking she understand 3 languages and will nod and do what you ask she uses gestures and refuses to speak I called San Gabriel regency center they come to you and it’s practically free. Life saver

My son is doing well. Started speech therapy just before his 3rd Birthday. Has improved since then tremendously. Now praying that He won’t need it for too long xx

Have had good experience for my twins, it really helps them.

What is isolated speech delay?

Isolated means that it is limited to either language expression or function such as stuttering or articulation.

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Oh ok

My son had a speech delay and I felt very alone in the early years of therapy. But it's worth it in the long haul. Just keep moving forward- read lots of books and don't let yourself get down

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Mines starts Tuesday and I’m so nervous she is 16 months old

Also, make sure that your pediatrician writes a prescription for therapy- insurance will cover it until they're 5- then the school district takes over

Colleges with speech graduate programs offer FREE programs- get on the waiting list asap💙 (BW, CSU, Wright state)

My 4 y/o is in speech therapy

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Same

Hey ladies I love hearing all your positive stories. I have 2 sons. One is 11 and the other is 9. Both of them have seen speech therapist for different reasons. First the older decided to dive over my boxer and head face first into the baby gate as a 2 year old. He put his teeth through his lip causing scaring and changing the shape of his mouth as well as tearing his frenulum 🤦🏻‍♀️ but he saw the therapist for 2 years to correct the lisp the damage did. He’s great and speaks two languages. My younger one started speech at the age of one as I knew there was something off with his lack of speech. He’s been in therapy for many years. Currently just a consult case but he has profound speech and language disabilities but due to early intervention he has tons of speech and his articulations isn’t that bad. It’s an amazing idea to do as early as you can! It’s made a world of difference in the boys life

My daughter was reffered from her pre nursery they said she couldn't speak an stuff but I knew she could we went an after the one appointment she was signed off but it was a good piece off mind knowing that she is developing as she should x

Speech helped my son but unlike the other mommas it wasnt very much. My son is very delayed and he may have mild autism which would explain why its hard for him to catch up developmentally

Im a Speech and Language Therapist and first time mum to be. I work with adults though woth learning disabilities, Autism and personality disorders. Early intervention is always the best strategy if you have concerns!