What items sre there for me to purchase to help my child with his speach problem?

Question

looking to purchase speach therapy items, to work with my child at home....

Answer 1

The biggest question would be what are the problems? I have worked with people with disabilities for 10+ years and the best therapy devices are just play. Games modified to include and practice challenging speech will be the best. Simon Sayswhere the child has to repeat what is said is good, reading aloud for fun (books like Harry Potter or something else that the child wouldn't "know" was for speech practice). Songs are a really good helper too. Actually, the Disney Channel (Playhouse Disney in the morning) has a really good variety of songs and would provide a constant influx of new songs. (I don't usually advocate TV, but it could help). The only thing I would say is that I would try not to focus too much attention from my child on the speech problem. I would enlist the child's help and point out the change that needs to be made but I would try to avoid making the child too self-conscious or upset about the speech difficulty.
I would talk with the child's doctor to rule out physical causes or hearing issues. If your child is very young (under 6) the speech will most likely take care of itself as the child grows.
Good luck

Answer 2

When it comes to purchasing items for your child with speech problems, some of the best and most useful items are leap pads, phonics cards, and just regular everyday toys. Sit down with your child and talk with them, gather stuff around the house, that you know they have a definite problem in saying and work with them on the correct way to say it. Never scold, just keep working on it, and everything they get it right, give lots of hugs and attention. Don't be surprised if some words or letters come harder than others, it happens, but praise for what is accomplished and never give up. I even made a set of phonics cards out of construction paper for my eight year old, focusing on his specific problem areas. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me.

Answer 3

You should first have your childs speech evaluated by a trained speech pathologist. That person will be able to let you know what types of therapy will work.

Answer 4

i work with children with autism. usually for speech delays/problems, we use computer games, word puzzles. And music therapy,-> getting them to hum to work their throat muscles to help with speech! sometimes sounds turn into words! feel free to e-mail me for more ideas!, jennie_12546@y.......