I have had my son in school since the age of 3, reading and participating in his development. I'm concerned it may not be enough. He does very well in math but he is still struggling. what advice can you give me?
2006-07-28 07:40:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Does your child's school have a speech therapist? Perhaps you could make an appointment to see him/her for your son. If not, take your son in to see his pediatrician and express your feelings to the doctor. He may be able to get you a referral to get evaluated by a speech pathologist.
It may even be a learning disorder, like dyslexia. You say he does very well with math, how is he with word problems? (Sally has two apples, and Bob eats one. How many apples does Sally have left?) Sit down and have your son read a brand new book to you. Note his speech "problems" and reading "problems" carefully. (Does he say "b" instead of "p"? Does he have trouble with sounding out new words? etc) So that you'll be prepared if any professionals need to ask you questions about his speech habits.
Best of luck to you both!
2006-07-28 07:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by Oh no 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he current receiving special education services? If not, request that the school do a child study, which will test your child in many different areas (speech/language, academic, OT/PT, and psychological). The results of these tests will determine if he needs any additional services.
If he is in special education, request an early evaluation (or re-evaluation) for speech/language and also academic evaluations. I also agree with the other people that have said that you need to take him to a ped. specialist.
Also, be sure that you can tell the school system and the doctor the specific problems that he is having with speech. Is it expressive language, receptive language, articulation, lisp/slur, etc. This will help the school and dr. determine how best to help your child.
2006-07-28 15:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by lonely_girl3_98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with a speech-language pathologist. Read as much as you can. Whenever your with your kid, talk to him. Give the child as much examples. Your child can be evaluated, but talk to a professional.
2006-07-28 08:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mae V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does hi teachers also believe that your son has a problem or just you? You say he is stuggling in what areas? How soes he perform on standardized tests?
2006-07-29 17:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have a speech problem? If so, talk to the school and request speech therapy for him. Also, talk to his pediatrician about his speech problem to see if it is a physical problem.
2006-07-28 07:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by Answer King 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN look for programs in your hometown that helps special needs kids or kiods that are struggling after school, they have plenty down here in dc.
2006-07-28 07:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by buddgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a developmental pediatrician who can diagnose him &/or recommend the appropriate therapy &/or treatment.
NOBODY in Yahoo! Answers can give you what a developmental ped. can. Trust me on this: my mom IS one!
Peace!
God bless!
2006-07-28 09:32:59 · answer #7 · answered by tslittleflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he propaly gets it from u
2006-07-28 07:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋