My 6 year old has a weird way of talking. His vocabulary is'nt that well, and he has this whine to his tone. Do I just take him to a speech therapist for diagnosis or does his pediatrician need to diagnose it first. Thanks!
2007-06-30 05:39:13 · 15 answers · asked by Tanya 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Call a speech therapist. They should know if you need a referral from your pediatrician. Does he go to school? I would think his teacher would talk to you if there was a concern. Or maybe you should bring it up w/ the teacher. Some school districts have speech therapists on staff.
2007-06-30 05:43:33 · answer #1 · answered by claireag 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was tested at school when she was still in pre-school, but if this has not been your experience, I would go to his pediatrician first, because if there is a physical reason for it, then insurance might cover some of the cost of the therapy.
Sometimes, it is just the child being imaginative and a child, but sometimes it is actually from the hearing being affected by middle ear problems (this was true for my daughter who'd had ear tubes twice), or it can be from the way their mouth/teeth are forming. So I think it can't hurt to start with the physician. What's the most that can happen? The doctor could tell you that it is just normal for your child and wait it out. Or you could find that there is an underlying physical cause and get him to just the right expert. So go to the doctor, b/c it is a win-win situation then.
2007-06-30 05:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by desperatehw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to his pediatrician about it first. It may be something for an ENT to check out. You can take him to a private speech therapist if you want to, but if he's in public school they should have a program for speech.
The best way to build his vocabulary is to read to him and talk with him and read some more. Then read more. Every time you use a word with him he doesn't know, explain it to him. Don't be afraid to use a more grown up vocabulary with him, he will learn better if you do.
2007-06-30 09:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by imamom4god 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whining is not a speech problem and any ethical speech pathologist wouldn't take on such a case. If he had a voice disorder, the doctor would have already referred you to an ENT.
You can increase his vocabulary by talking about everything you see; vehicles on the road, items in the grocery store, items of clothing, the names of body parts, animals; I could go on forever.
Read to him from age-appropriate books. The children's librarian at your local library can help you find the best books for his age and ability.
2007-07-01 13:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your pediatrician and they would tell you what steps to take, your son is still young and children tend to go through weird phases. if your pedi thinks its a good idea to get speech therapy they'll set up an evaluation for him. and what you can also do to help is read to him frequently wether its when he's taking a bath or before bed. listening and understanding is a key component in order to extend vocabulary and learn proper grammer. hope that helps
2007-06-30 05:47:38 · answer #5 · answered by vanesa b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my child's pediatrician and daycare teacher. Both referred me to a place to have her tested. She started at age 3 and went for a year and a half. It is amazing the difference in her speech. The earlier you can get them into the better!!!
2007-06-30 16:39:54 · answer #6 · answered by mlbbell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My little brother had the same problem, and my mom said that when Alex was in kindergarten, his teacher suggested speech classes in school. It improved his speech ALOT! It's be..3 years for him but he's still going to speech class.
2007-06-30 05:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by ♠Jefffie♠ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to start through the school. Talk to the teacher first, and see what she thinks. The school division should have a speech pathologist, who can see your child for evaluation - or they could refer you to one.
2007-07-01 01:11:53 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His school can evaluate him by their speech therapist as part of his entry evaluation. They will then refer him to a specialist or do speech therapy at the school. My daughter had the same problem.
2007-06-30 05:45:51 · answer #9 · answered by kylas_nana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most schools.... have a Teacher there Certified in the same!
You can have your child.... tested Free!
ALSO.... turn off the TV... and teach your child to read... Out Loud!
Ramlda Spaldings Book will help you!
Thanks, RR
2007-06-30 05:43:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋