Any helpfull activities would be appreciated. I have him in speech therapy but that is only twice a week. specialist say he has problem processing information (hearing then saying what he wants to) He understands what you say and what you want him, to do - just has trouble vocalizing it. Problems with (W) questions - what, when, where, and how.
Thanx for all you help.
2006-07-05 11:12:12 · 11 answers · asked by E. Budd 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
try to make speech activities fun for him. Does he enjoy singing? you could sing songs together or read books such as the Gruffalo which contain rhyme patterns to him to help him become more familiar with letter sounds. But I think the best advice I can give as a parent of two pre-schoolers is not to worry too much, it just takes some kids a little more time. Plus if he senses you are feeling tense about how he verbalises things he will become more reluctant to try in case he 'gets it wrong'. He's lucky to have a parent who takes such a proactive role in his learning and development and in the long term this will reap dividends both for him and you.
2006-07-05 11:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by bertha 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'd say ask his speach therapist because they can give you things to take home so you can practice with him. My nephew is the same way and is going to speach therapy. ( he didn't have to talk because his older sister and brother talked for him ) He plays with the phonics type toys, and repeats what they say, he has leap frog and the video game v-tec. and has to describe what the things are as he plays or it get turned off. I think mostly you just goota repeat alot of things. I know it sound bad but his siblings taught him to say " die people die" on the video game but he can say it clear so maybe someone closer to his age can make him open up to talking more..
He'll get better
2006-07-05 11:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you phone the public health nurse in your area voice your concern and see if you can get your child enrolled with another speech theparist. Being around other children will help to is your son enrolled in a play group or pre-school being around other children will force him to talk. And also ask your speech therapist how you can help your son with your speech.
2006-07-08 06:34:47 · answer #3 · answered by Gail M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always consult with your childs pediatrician ask them for advice what you can do at home as well as ask the speech therapist. They say that reading and following up with questions with a toddler is good. You may go to a local bookstore or library and seek books with advice on how to help children with LD.
http://toddlerstoday.com/resources/articles/speechmilestones.htm
http://www.ldonline.org/article/5880
2006-07-05 13:14:51 · answer #4 · answered by sxyredht21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4yrs old and still having problems needs to be niped in the butt to prevent not only long term problems but teasing from other children as he gets ready to enter school.
I would suggest a speach therapist, if nothing else jsut for peace of mind. if their services are not required they will tell to wait a while longer, if they are needed you know you saved your child alot of time in front of child shrink later on....kids (others) can be very cruel and speach is an easy target
2006-07-05 11:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by DWW in Niagara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to him more often.. lessen TV viewing since it does not encourage 2-way communication. Give your child a chance to communicate his needs by not always giving him what he needs on schedule. He should be able to experience a NEED to talk. He will not talk when he already has what he needs, create scenarios to encourage him to communicate.
for articulation problems, practice approximating positions of the tongue and lips in making sounds. for ex. "p" sounds-- pursing lips, "L" sound-- elevation of tongue to the palate. be creative in doing the sounds. make sure the child is looking at you so he can imitate your movements.
2006-07-06 04:14:38 · answer #6 · answered by ayna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce him to music. Children love to sing. The "We Sing Silly Songs" CDs are wonderful and help with pronunciation of certain words. It makes learning fun!
Best of luck to you!
2006-07-05 11:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read to him a lot. bed time stories or whatever..
practice sounding out those words with him.
those toys with the alphabet on them also help. you press the letter and it pronounces the sound for you.
2006-07-05 11:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by bitter_sweet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your child ineract more with children his age and the speech will come.
2006-07-05 11:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by mirkyl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
toys are a good start , you know ones with lots of colors that make noise and encouragement
2006-07-05 11:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by quality_caring_customer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋