2007-12-03 07:00:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Do you mean a cleft palate? From what I understand, the uvula doesn't have anything to do with speech. It's that thing that hangs down in the back of your mouth.
I know people without any uvula at all, and they're fine.
2007-12-03 07:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by not too creative 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He should be seen by a specialist, to determine extent of split uvula, which can extend into the soft palate[ area between roof of mouth and uvula ], causing difficulty in some speech sounds.
Then he can also be referred for speech therapy.
2007-12-03 15:16:51 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Information about bifid uvula, or split uvula:
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/is-split-uvula-problem.html
Best of luck!
2007-12-03 15:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by Amy G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe I am not understanding the question, but my suggestion is to spend more time with him. It gets easier to understand any child the longer you talk with them. If you need them to repeat the question or answer just be patient. It is hard to understand my daughter sometimes, but if we take it slow and keep trying I finally figure it out. They know what they are saying.. but we have to decode it!!!!
2007-12-03 15:10:53 · answer #4 · answered by miss_sarah_kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u really cant understand him then take him for speech therapy..it will help him learn how to pronounce word and such.
2007-12-03 15:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by hottie3381 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So is the doctor wanting to operate and the parents say no or what?
2007-12-03 15:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋