He is 8 years old now. He is immature for his age. He stutters in every sentence. He repeats a lot of things. He constantly yells out what he has to say instead of speaking it at a normal voice. He has an annoying voice. It's been like this since he was very young. He started speaking words around age 4. he did go to a special ed class for his problem, but he's out of it now. he is immature for his age. he likes watching baby shows for like 0-4 years old and find interest in the toys too. Is there a name for something that he could have?
2007-12-03 15:41:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
your parents really need to pay attention to and take steps to get your brother help for his problem.
i have no idea what is wrong.. it could be a form of tourettes syndrome, or he could have some autistic tendencies... or a thousand other things.
haven't your parents gotten him help? if not, maybe urge them to find out if he can be helped in some way.
take care of you too
2007-12-03 18:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
special is what I would call him. You have just described my son to a T. He is also 8, and is moderate to severe deaf. Maybe your brother has some hearing loss. I know these children can be hard to live with at times, but they are also a blessing. Every child need not be labeled, just accept him for the way God made him. I have noticed more each day that my Jake notices the simple things in life just a little more than my other children. He always stops to smell the flowers, and is just more in tune with life. He's the first to know if I'm sad, because he watches my facial expressions a lot to read my lips when I talk. He also seems to know when I have a headache, or if a storm is approaching. Have you noticed any positive special things about your brother?. I believe these children will grow up to be great men. But for now they will be a challenge. Their strong will in the future will be their strength. I know firsthand that the siblings do go through a lot with this type of child, but I tell my kids, this is the brother God has given you, and you are not so perfect, and I love you all the same. I do not want resentment or hatred taking root in their heart towards their brother.
2007-12-04 00:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It doesn't sound like simply a speech problem. I would think your brother has a development problem and may need to go back into special education. You sound very concerned and its not really your problem, is it? Is there any chance you could get your parents to sit down with you and discuss it? I'm sure they have done quite a bit to help him thus far, but you are sensible and obviously mature enough to understand that what you describe is not average behaviour for an 8 year old. If your parents are difficult to approach, then write them an open letter and put it out for them to read privately. They need to know that you are concerned about him and that you care, but that you also find him difficult to be around. He needs lots of support, but so do you. Try to find out from them what you need to know and what kind of help he's going to get in the future. All the best.
2007-12-04 04:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by elizabeth v 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He should have never been exited from Special Education from what you describe. Depending on your states eligibility requirements, he probably still qualifies if he is still struggling with stuttering that much. Stuttering takes a long time to overcome. Some people don't ever get rid of the problem of stuttering. I would find a pediatric SLP and go from there. In the meantime, I would have him retested for Special Education and get him to qualify for speech and language services. This could really benefit him a lot, depending upon the program.
2007-12-04 02:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by purple 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be almost anything honey and I don't want you necessarily taking an internet diagnosis. Especially since most of us in this section are "just" mothers. We might know a lot but I would guess for the most part there are not a lot of doctors in this section. It makes me sad that no one has intended to diagnose him before now.
What kind of toys does he like?
2007-12-03 23:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by Robin Sparkles 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like he needs to be seen by his private doctor and referred to specialists who can diagnose and possibly treat him. Why did they stop the special ed? Is he mainstreamed at this time? There are some special programs for children who are delayed. He was a late talker too.
2007-12-04 01:28:10 · answer #6 · answered by Suepee 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why isnt he in special ed anymore? That doesnt make sense.
2007-12-03 23:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by plainfieldcletusblue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of things it could be. But what your brother needs isn't a label for his problem, it's specialist help. Please encourage your parents / guardians to get him some.
2007-12-04 07:38:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cannot diagnose a person over the internet. He needs to see a doctor for that
2007-12-04 00:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he has autism or aspergers syndrome? I hope not, but it is a possibility.
2007-12-04 04:02:37 · answer #10 · answered by jenabel 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋