My son says "free" for the word "three" and "boob-ring" for the word boomerang. He also omits beginning parts of some words, such as the word "computer". He would just say "puter". Other than trouble with saying words like those he is actually doing great in Kindergarten. I have tried to correct him since he was 3 and 4 years old and I thought by now something would have worked. When I correct him, he repeats the word to me the right way, so I know he really knows how it's supposed to be said, he just doesn't do it right when he's in conversation.
2006-12-30 08:37:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Ok I know from experience that speech therapists won't usually "worry" about speech problems until they are at least 7 and by then most of the time they grow out of what ever issues they are going through. I had the same worries with my daughter now 6. Keep an eye on it but don't worry he'll probably grow out of it.
2006-12-31 04:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by macsmom33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a Pre-K screening with our daughter when she was 4. They noticed her speech problem right away (as we knew and hoped they would). She was put into speech therapy before she started school - at the school she was to be attending. She's 5 and in kindergarten now. She loves her 2 days a week with her speech therapist and there has been a huge improvement.
Maybe your son's school has a speech therapist that can work with him a couple times a week during the school day.
2006-12-30 11:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by lilly_rose_starphase 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with speech therapy. My son does similar things and he is almost 5. I am having him evaluated so he can get the help he needs. I used to each English in a foreign country and know the proper ways to get them to enunciate the word but he doesn't self correct I have to. He does the same thing as your son; he will say it right then later when he is off on his own he won't say it right. I do not agree with leaving it alone. I see some adults that have speech problems. I know that some of which could have been corrected if they had the proper help when they were young. Good for you for caring enough for your child and trying to find help for him.
2006-12-30 08:51:49 · answer #3 · answered by snuggler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has been in speech therapy for four years (he's 8 and in second grade). His speech therapists always emphasize that leaving off word endings or shortening words is normal until about 9 years. Just remember to repeat the correct word, so, he will hear it over and over and will pick up on the correct pronunciation. Plus, you have to remember that males are more immature overall and are often more likely to have speech issues. I am sure that your son just may need some time to mature.
2006-12-30 12:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by lynnguys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he is omitting soft sounds, sounds that are not accented in words. Consult with his teacher about speech therapy which should be part of the schools curriculum. My boys both had several ear infections as children and the fluid in the ear prevented them from hearing correctly and they spoke what they heard. If you can get their attention and get them to repeat you...they are hearing it but just need gentle reminders and repetetive one on one help. Oh and my oldest was in speech at 3 years old. The speech therapists I have dealt with will try to catch any speech problems and rectify them ASAP before the child ends up classified or ridiculed.
2006-12-31 04:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kujo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your 5 year old is still developing his vocabulry. When he says a word incorrectly take the same word and use it in a sentence pronouncing the word correctly, then ask him to repeat the word the same way you said it. If you do this often you will find that your 5 year old will eventually start correcting his own speech and yours too if you mis-prnounce a word...LOL
2006-12-30 12:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by Inquisitive1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he is in kindergarten you should speak with his teacher, teachers are trained to recognize the difference between kids who need speech therapy and things that they will grow out of...if he has the ability to repeat the words correctly after you point it out than he shouldnt need speech therapy. As he gets older he will hear how his speech sounds differently than other peoples and self correct it...he is only 5, I wouldn't worry.
2006-12-30 09:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by missbee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just repeat the sntance with the correct word, it will correct itself eventually, my 5 year old was a very early talker but she still says thinks wrong at time, just remember english is a very hard language to master, even for those who have it as their 1st and only language.
2006-12-30 13:17:33 · answer #8 · answered by Marmitemonster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had a speech problem at that age.Her public school had speech therapist who worked for them.The speech therapist gave my daughter a evaluation,and determined that she needed therapy.My daughter went to a early kindergarten program and worked with therapist 3 days a week.It was all free.My daughter remained in therapy for about a year and a half.Her speech is now great .You may want to see if your local school offers free speech evaluations and take it from there.(sometimes,you need to provide the school with a letter of concern from your child's doctor)
2006-12-30 09:12:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of "correcting" him, try simply asking, "Did you mean...?" and smile. Tell him, "I didn't understand what you were talking about." My daughter did this and actually still does and she will soon be 12. It becomes habit coupled with the fact that kids have 10 times our energy and most of the time just don't want to slow down long enough to think about what they are saying. Just one of those kid things
2006-12-30 09:04:18 · answer #10 · answered by tonyer71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋