tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post7053975605470568160..comments2023-11-24T09:51:17.914-08:00Comments on One Fabulous Mom: Talk to me! When you should take your baby to speech therapyThe Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05665800276194590859noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-16839388252368019492008-06-11T11:46:00.000-07:002008-06-11T11:46:00.000-07:00So glad to hear about all the help out there. Land...So glad to hear about all the help out there. Landon is such a cutie, he looks like a total sweetheart.Tres Poshe Preppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566907466810110470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-89728795848535016502008-06-04T08:34:00.000-07:002008-06-04T08:34:00.000-07:00I am a firm believer in trust your instincts! My s...I am a firm believer in trust your instincts! My son had a severe speech probelm, apraxia, I knew something was wrong with him at 18 months, but the dr made me wait until he was 2 years old to get a diagnosis. He never said one word - ever! We went through intense therapy for 18 months, speech, OT and feeding therapy. Today, at 6 yeaars old, he just finished Kindergarten, inthe gifted program!! Stay positive!!tiarastantrumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036618235332598079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-18371729889602758812008-06-03T23:38:00.000-07:002008-06-03T23:38:00.000-07:00On second thought, BabyGirl only started sentences...On second thought, BabyGirl only started sentences a month or so ago and now just ALL OF A SUDDEN she just started saying them all the time. She just turned 2 in mid May so don't worry (yet)... It's almost like it magically happened practically overnight!Tickled Pink And Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324232066952549119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-10480914311774164302008-06-03T23:35:00.000-07:002008-06-03T23:35:00.000-07:00I don't know anything about this so I can't help y...I don't know anything about this so I can't help you, but I just wanted to say you look like Reese Witherspoon in that picture!! Seriously!Tickled Pink And Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324232066952549119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-57697783645359091132008-06-02T17:19:00.000-07:002008-06-02T17:19:00.000-07:00That's great the services are free.When my son was...That's great the services are free.<BR/><BR/>When my son was 18 months he only said 5 words and had never even said Dada (payback from my daughter who always said Dada and never Mama!) anyway my Dr. had said he wanted at least 10 more words by his next visit. Sure enough he got them but he was definately delayed in talking. It's amazing now..he just turned 6 and seems to be more articulate than his 8 year old sister!<BR/>Landon will probably end up being a public speaker when he's a man!!<BR/>Good luck with everything!!Readings, Recipes and Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664561022178073566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-50039638533463344042008-06-01T21:13:00.000-07:002008-06-01T21:13:00.000-07:00That is wonderful that the place offers free servi...That is wonderful that the place offers free services. I feel you always have to trust your gut instinct. Glad to hear you were able to get some answers.Snappy Casual Snippetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615379818802899006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-7071231754149070612008-06-01T18:55:00.000-07:002008-06-01T18:55:00.000-07:00My son, who is now 10 years old, has a pretty majo...My son, who is now 10 years old, has a pretty major speech delay. We had him in Early Intervention from age 1-3 years. Then we did private speech at our home. Now he gets speech therapy at his school. I think you are doing the right thing to have your son evaluated. The sooner the better so he can get the help he needs. It might not be years and years like my son, but whatever Landon's needs are, the therapists (and the parents who have the gut feelings!) are the experts!MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074698152487855203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-27861061866262881112008-05-30T08:32:00.000-07:002008-05-30T08:32:00.000-07:00Here in Massachusetts it is Early Intervention - a...Here in Massachusetts it is Early Intervention - and my older daughter gets her speech therapy through EI. She has a whopper of a speech delay but with speech therapy (EI and private, we pay for extra sessions) she has made tons of progress.<BR/><BR/>We had her evaluated at 16 months. She's now 26 months and doing great.Greens and Pinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576231871846001992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-3115766178277687182008-05-29T17:28:00.000-07:002008-05-29T17:28:00.000-07:00Thank you for posting this because I was always co...Thank you for posting this because I was always concerned about CJs speech. More or less I feel like I am translating for him and I get so frustrated because he starts pre-school in the fall. Thanks for this info I really appreciate it!!!<BR/>You are such an amazing mommy. Always trust the gut feeling!Preppy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376529270725759004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-82485837082896003262008-05-29T12:54:00.000-07:002008-05-29T12:54:00.000-07:00You truly are a great mother! You are so honed in...You truly are a great mother! You are so honed in on Landon's development and needs so nothing slips by you! And it is so awesome that Regional Center is going to pay for the therapy for his arm too! WOO HOO!kenadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325631756887322339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-9427731052899320022008-05-29T03:44:00.000-07:002008-05-29T03:44:00.000-07:00You are a great mom, I am sure Landon will progres...You are a great mom, I am sure Landon will progress fabulously.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17589000723913811700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-77079148253939935852008-05-28T21:41:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:41:00.000-07:00Glad you trusted your instincts! I LOVE the Region...Glad you trusted your instincts! I LOVE the Regional Center-it does such amazing work! When I interned at UCLA NPI, almost all the kids in my program had been referred to us by the Regional Center in LA.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754129167778925729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-73930486708633680432008-05-28T21:03:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:03:00.000-07:00It is never a bad thing to be your childs advocate...It is never a bad thing to be your childs advocate and want what is best for him/her, I think you did exactly the right thing. You know Landon best and getting him any help he may need just makes good sense!!! I'll point my sister here tomorrow, she had some dealings with speech therapy and will be able to encorage you!!!<BR/>XOXO to you Mrs., you are not only Fabulous but Smart too!!!Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206946600984174783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-16639048697193380892008-05-28T20:22:00.000-07:002008-05-28T20:22:00.000-07:00Mothers know best...Landon is such a lucky little ...Mothers know best...Landon is such a lucky little boy!!!Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922100816879254331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-71944737195413614862008-05-28T19:33:00.000-07:002008-05-28T19:33:00.000-07:00Mommy's instinct is better than any doctor. I am g...Mommy's instinct is better than any doctor. I am glad you are able to do this for cute little Landon! I have a friend whose daughter had similar problems. Luckily, her sister was a speech pathologist and could help them right away!Somewhere Between Pinot and Pacifiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535541145965442928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-4557827054848909672008-05-28T18:26:00.000-07:002008-05-28T18:26:00.000-07:00You are such a good MOM! I am glad they are being...You are such a good MOM! I am glad they are being proactive and I know he will thrive with the extra attention. (((hugs)))Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600433643318115707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-25151140669998832532008-05-28T16:45:00.000-07:002008-05-28T16:45:00.000-07:00That is soooo great you took Landon to be evaluate...That is soooo great you took Landon to be evaluated-you are so right to have trusted your instincts! And what super news that they will pay for his therapy for his speech AND arm! An excellent Mom you are indeed!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938638584796325768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-65483680029104332762008-05-28T16:33:00.000-07:002008-05-28T16:33:00.000-07:00I am glad you listened to yourself and made the ca...I am glad you listened to yourself and made the call. You are doing a great service for him. Therapy speech and physical therapy will only help him in the long run, doing it as early as possible will make all the difference.James Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348211707583226204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-46253593574314339442008-05-28T13:16:00.000-07:002008-05-28T13:16:00.000-07:00good for you. it is important that folks know ther...good for you. it is important that folks know there is help out there.justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081885076553861768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-52394595407477723772008-05-28T11:11:00.000-07:002008-05-28T11:11:00.000-07:00Way to go! My daughter who is a 5th grader now re...Way to go! My daughter who is a 5th grader now received speech services from age 2-4 1/2. When she was 3 they tried to graduate her out, instead of moving her into the free preschool program. I took a recording of her speech to a meeting, and said, 'if anyone here can tell me what she is saying, then we will happily accept our diploma. If not, then we need to continue on in the program.' We noticed huge improvements around age 3 1/2. So hang in there. She even had an older sibling to mimic. You are your child's strongest advocate, don't hesitate to listen to your heart!! By the way, now she talks non-stop, and we can unfortunately understand every sassy little word :)The Chic Chauffeurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089439960558582901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-40059635542487264302008-05-28T10:34:00.000-07:002008-05-28T10:34:00.000-07:00I think it is so great that you addressed this so ...I think it is so great that you addressed this so quickly and followed your instinct. I don't have children yet and I am always amazed at all the things you have to think about and do when you are a parent. It really is the hardest, most important job you will ever have...Always Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06057541955302935728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-1081587050077651652008-05-28T10:25:00.000-07:002008-05-28T10:25:00.000-07:00I did the same thing- my daughter could not pronou...I did the same thing- my daughter could not pronounce certain things- 8 months after therapy she was a-ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-78819522373849917272008-05-28T07:06:00.000-07:002008-05-28T07:06:00.000-07:00Way to tune into your "mom instinct"...it rarely f...Way to tune into your "mom instinct"...it rarely fails us, huh?Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786838392389718536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-22805644525118122062008-05-28T07:03:00.000-07:002008-05-28T07:03:00.000-07:00That's great about the free services! Good for you...That's great about the free services! Good for you for following your gut and getting Landon evaluated! Early intervention is SO important!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292564472177993607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6837298353619193887.post-20228383775367836982008-05-28T06:44:00.000-07:002008-05-28T06:44:00.000-07:00I have a 3 1/2 year old son, who it sounds like wa...I have a 3 1/2 year old son, who it sounds like was at the same level your child is at. I had him evaluated by birth-3 (CT's state program) when he was 2 years old. He would only use about 10 words, not consistently, and I was very concerned. Everyone kept dismissing it as he's a boy, he'll catch up, but my gut told me something else. He was eligible for speech therapy, which was great. The speech therapist came to our house once a week for an hour and showed ME things to do and try with him. It worked somewhat well, we saw slight improvements, then when he was approaching his third birthday, the services were going to end, and the public schools in our town pick up from that point. He was eligible for the reverse mainstream preschool in our town. About 2 months before he was to begin preschool, it was like someone flipped a switch. I don't know how else to explain it....he started putting 2, 3, then 4 words together, asking questions, articulating his needs, singing songs that I had sung to him since he was growing in me, it was incredible. He still goes to the preschool, because he is still slightly delayed, but over the past 8 months, his language has just exploded. I hope the same happens for your child, only sooner! I know how frustrating it can be. I drove myself nuts wondering if he was mildly autistic, or had other sensory issues, but he is on the right course now, and is having full conversations with me now! GOOD LUCK AND STAY POSITIVE! Always go with your gut feeling also, I know I doubted myself at times, but I'm glad I went with what I was truly feeling, it has benefited my son immensely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com