speech therapy for my son????

Question

my son who turned 9 months on november 3rd went to the peditrician today and she said he needs to go to speech therapy as he is not saying mama or dada......he says nanananana when he is mad...but i think he is to young to even be saying mom and dad. what do you guys think?

they also said he needs to also go to a therapist for working on his limbs as he is not crawling or pulling up, just sitting. i dont agree with my peditrician on any of this...do i have a right to wait it out?

when i stand him up near a table, he stadies himself good.

Answer 1

the pediatrician said what????
The baby is so young !!
I'd say go for a second opinion, try other doctor. Also ask questions "why do you think my baby should go?" "why do you think is wrong that he says nana"
Always ask your doctor, and get a second opinion ! :)

Answer 2

I think you need to get a second opinion. The physical therapy part may be warranted since he really should be doing those things by now, but speech therapy at 9 months is ridiculous. My daughter was a late talker and I asked her pediatrician about it when she was about a year, and he said they don't even consider speech therapy until the child is 2 because they can't understand the concepts of the therapy yet so it would be a waste. It would just cause the baby more stress which would be retroactive in his speech development. I suggest changing pediatricians for sure.

Answer 3

First of all, you have the right to do whatever you want. He's yours!
However, I would seek another opinion. Find out who provides Early Intervention under Part C of the IDEA for your area. It has different names in each state. It is mandated by the government, so there will be some type of program in your county. You might ask the health department if they have a number. Early Intervention should arrange a free or cheap evaluation for your child and if services really are needed, they will help you arrange them.

Answer 4

If your pediatrician is concerned, then it's usually worthwhile looking into.

However, I happen to agree with you here. I disagree with him. And if you feel uncomfortable with what he's saying, get a second opinion. Your doctor (and any other reputable doctor) should not be offended by this.

Honestly, my daughter is very bright (not a genius, just bright). She didn't say much at all until she was past one. As far as crawling, he may be SLIGHTLY delayed, but not too much?? My daughter didn't crawl till 8 months. And if he's standing up, supported by a table, that all sounds normal. I've known children who never crawled. They went right from sitting to pulling up to walking.

I'm not an expert, but get a second opinion.

Answer 5

I read in an old book that at 6 months, the average child may babble with sounds such as "ba-ba" and "a-da". And at one year, he may have his own jargon and may be able to say the names of a few objects but understands many more.

Further, the book mentioned that the most common problem is that a child starts to talk later than average, though he may still be within normal limits. Many children talk late because there is little opportunity to listen and imitate.

You might wish to evaluate first whether your child gets enough listening experience and talking practice, one-on-one. This may require giving extra time and attention to practice your child. If, after a few months, say 3-4 months, and he has not improved, you might wish to consider going to a speech therapist.

Following are additional information which may be helpful to you:

At 6 months, the child may sit alone for a few moments only but sits well when supported, holding his head firmly and his back straight. He is able to lift his head up when lying on his back and may roll over. He pushes himself up on outstretched arms when lying on his tummy. He is able to reach for objects, pass these from one hand to another and use his fingers to feed himself.

At one year, the child crawls on hands and knees or on hands and feet, or may be a bottom-shuffler. He may be able to pull himself up to stand and walk around furniture, or even walk alone. He is able to pick up tiny things with thumb and finger and may be able to balance two or three bricks on top of each other.

Answer 6

My boys all have talked very late. My 20 month old now just says a few words. My 11 yr. old did the same and he is doing great in school now. If you want to wait and you think he is find, check it out again on his 1 yr. check. By 1 yr. they should be doing some kind of crawling or scooting.
Go with your gut though.

Answer 7

Your son needs to have a second opinion by another specialist. You must follow up on this because it is a critical time to look for other possible problems.
It may cost a few bucks, but worth every penny.
Good luck

Answer 8

There must be something that has her concerned.

I would recommend you working with him and sounds. Like when you change his diaper say ma ma .Some kids don't learn to talk because their parents don't talk to them.

Never push him to learn.....just make it fun, PIck a day and show him how to click his tounge. I think it he gets some work with mom and dad he will impres his doc the next visit.

Answer 9

if the doctor said he needs it go for it!,our son went through the samething .doctor ask if we could understand him we said yes ,then he ask what about other people ...we just look at each other said no.well my son went to speech therapy....still in speech therapy doing great.hes in the first grade now .im sooooo thankful we took him . cindagirl

Answer 10

Yes you have the right to wait but your son will become farther delayed he should say one or the other and should be sitting up