2006-12-23 11:18:59 · 16 answers · asked by olivia M 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Is the school already evaluating him? If not, you can request an eval or get one at your local children's hospital. There are lots of reasons why children have speech delays- from hearing problems as listed earlier, to ear infections to fevers to seizures! The types of speech issues children may have are just as varied. Your child could have articulation issues (meaning the way he pronounces words may be screwed up), or have language processing difficulties. It's important to get it figured out, because language problems that go untreated can turn into serious reading problems later.
2006-12-23 11:27:02 · answer #1 · answered by Twin momma as of 11/11 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Kindergarten is a time of big changes for young kids! They're getting their first taste of life outside the family circle and meeting kids they don't know. Some kids react positively, some neutrally and others with apprehension...no-one is sure why.
Some kids MAY develop speech or behavioral difficulties, but they may or may not be related to a developmental problem in your child. Any number of things can trigger this, such as bullying, fear of the teacher, incompetent teachers (yes, we've all thought it...and I'm a former teacher!), stress of a new environment.
A simpler explanation is that your child is simply adjusting at a slower rate than "the norm", to the sudden expectations placed on him by the school rules and curriculum.
The best thing is to a) TALK TO YOUR CHILD, ask him what and how he feels (use open-ended questions, like "DId anything interesting happen in school?) and then if he seems uncomfortable, ask if there's anything wrong, or would he like to tell you how he feels.
Even if he says he's "OK", still talk to the teacher and let him/her know of your concerns. Testing is done less now (due to funding cuts and burdens on teachers, etc.) but your child should NOT be left in the dust because of that!
If things don't improve, insist that he be tested for speech problems. If they do and find nothing, it's time to have a heart-to-heart with the teacher(s)!
Also, keep the lines of communication open with your son, and don't pass judgment. Just listen and take it from there. This will be an ongoing process, believe me! My son is 16 and it's STILL a thing we do regularly, "checking in"!
Good luck!
2006-12-23 11:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by SieglindeDieNibelunge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had speech therapy in third grade and I'm fine. My little brother has speech therapy too and he was in a low level in Kindergarten. Maybe he has ADD or his teachers aren't making him interested in class. Your son has potential but I don't think his educators aren't helping him. Speech therapy doesn't mean he is dumb, I took and I'm doing well in high school. He just needs help and I think after kindergarten he will bloom on the academic arena.
2006-12-25 09:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! I have 5 kids and 2 were in speech for a year just to pronounce a few sounds. They are both doing great and my one is 7 years old in the 2nd grade. I went through the no child left behind act so they had speech during school hours.
2006-12-23 11:30:28 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my now 6 year old son was exactly the same way at the start of knidergarden.. but we found a great speach therapist and we worked with them as much as we could.. he was so bad that no one could understand a word he said and now he can stand up in front of the class and give a speech on china, im so proud he was only in pre-primary.. 1 and a half years after the speech therapist started and now he only see's them once a month instead of once a week.. your son will be fine no matter what you do but you should try and get as much help as possible a.s.a.p.,
good luck with it and i hope he finds his voice...
p.s. definatley get his hearing checked it could be the problem...
2006-12-23 12:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by srs8124 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son is 8 years old and in second grade. He has been in speech therapy since he was 4 years old. IMO, early intervention for speech issues is a must and this is actually a common thing with boys. You should have him evaluated by an audiologist (talk to your pediatrician) to rule out hearing issues and then he can be evaluated for an IEP (Individual Education Program) for speech services (free through public school).
2006-12-23 13:03:35 · answer #6 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if he has also been tested for a hearing problem. It can make him learn slower, and make a speech problem evident. If he is recommended for a speech therapist--it could be the best thing in the world for him. My son just started one -- at 16-- but it has been wonderful for him. Good luck.
2006-12-23 11:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My oldest two children took speech therapy in kindergarten and because of the pronounciation and word connections, they were reading at a 5th grade level by the end of that year! I highly recommend speech therapy.
2006-12-25 06:09:02 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs.Blessed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may just need speech therapy. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with him. Many children have speech problems and therapy does wonders for them. Don't get too hung up, things will work out fine with proper therapy. Don't forget, your son is your son, no matter what happens you have to take care of him.
2006-12-23 11:23:35 · answer #9 · answered by Frank O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many children have to see a speech therapist. Your son is fine.
2006-12-23 17:11:16 · answer #10 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋