What should i do my son has a speech delay?

Question

I go to nursing school,i own a business,im playing mother and father,i take care of my mother with cancer even if she treats me like nothing,i was told maybe u should give your son away

Answer 1

Well, if your son has a speech delay take him to an audiologist, there may be something wrong with his hearing. If not then try a doctor, perhaps there is a developmental problem. Or maybe he just hasnt decided to start talking yet. As for the rest of it, it sounds like you have a very heavy work load, maybe go part time in school and try finding a nurse who will make house calls and take care of your mom. Someone saying that you should give your son away is horrible. DO NOT ever let someone say that to you again!!! Im sure you love him and only want the best... that makes you a great mother!!


good luck and try to have some "me" time.

Answer 2

It sounds like this is more about your frustration with life than the speech delay.

First of all your FIRST priority is your son. It is tragic that your mom has cancer but you MUST care for your son. There is NO WAY if you are not sharing the burden with a partner/husband that you can be the kind of mother your kid needs if you are taking care of your mom. So STOP DOING THAT RIGHT NOW. Your mom is an adult, she is a grown up. You can help coordinate care but you cannot give it. That's just impossible and it doesn't have anything to do with how much you love her.

Secondly temporarily stop school. Take a break for a semester. Focus on your son first and then the business second so you can pay your bills.

Your son may be reacting to your stress. Kids are incredibly in tune to us and they should not have to carry our adult burdens. That's not fair to them.

I hope this helps. Good luck and stay strong.

Answer 3

I don't know who told you to give your child away because he has a speech delay but apparently, that person is not a parent no re should own a pet. There are many reasons children have speech delay. I would have your son tested and go from there. As far as your mother bin there done that and I came to a point in my life where since my help is not worth anything I no longer help people like that.

Answer 4

Most of all, don't treat the child like he's retarded, nor allow anyone else to do so. Some children are slow starters and it may seem like a lot in the beginning, but in the end, it works out alright.

I was that child, and if anything, I'm a far better adjusted adult today that most of my more "normal" peers.

Take your son to his pediatrician and have him checked, and follow his/her recommendations from there.

Also, do you have any siblings whom your mother treats better than she does you? Then the next time she becomes abusive, then tell her "Let so and so take care of you then" and walk away. Her abuse isn't good for your own emotional wellbeing, and her health problems shouldn't be used as an excuse, and no amount of money is worth that kind of abuse (in case she could be manipulating you with inheritance). If I was in your shoes, I'd put that woman in a nursing facility in a heartbeat, if there are no other siblings. I don't deal with ingrates.

Answer 5

My oldest did not communicate more effective than some words till he became 3. He did no longer have a reason to communicate considering I stayed living house with him and knew what he wanted. He began speaking because the neighbor childrens were ill of fidgeting with a touch one which couldn't communicate. Went from some words to finish conversations in about a month. Ended up interior the respect Society in intense college. no longer something became incorrect with him. convinced, speech delays might want to correctly be a symptom of Autism (my grandson has both) yet there is soooo a lot more effective to autism then speech delays. Do study to him, communicate over with him, instantaneous him for words once you hand him something. stress "bathtub" at bathtub time, case in factor. he will learn.

Answer 6

Lots of little people have speech delay - there is nothing like a mothers love - hang in there and thank you for taking care of your mom - she is going through something big and may not even realize how she is treating you.

I could not read very well until I was out of High School should my mom not kept me?

Hang in there - you'll be fine - and glad you did

Answer 7

Don't give your son away because he has speech problems there are clinics you can go to who will help your son. Can't you get some outside help for your mother to give you a break?

Answer 8

NEVER give your son away. That is not the answer. Find out why he has the speech problem and then work with him on it. It could be that he is deaf. You might have to learn sign language. Just make sure you find out what it is and respond back.

Answer 9

how old is he? many speach problems are developmental. that is to say, certain sounds take a little longer than others. if he is at least 3 and is missing quite a few sounds then get him into speach therapy. it should be available free of charge through your local school district.
stay away from whomever told you to give your child away. especially for that reason. they obviously don't know what they're talking about.

Answer 10

My son has the same thing. he is eight and is doing much better. Doctor did not find anything wrong with him. He felt that it's a matter of my son learning to speak at his own pace. and by the weigh, who ever made that horrible comment to you, get rid of them. you don't need negative people in your life. If they are not part of the solution they are part of the problem..