[One_Happy_Momma]

My little is being evaluated for speech delay on Thursday. I hate putting labels on kids, but if she does have a problem then I would rather get help for her sooner rather than later.

Does anybody have a 19 month-old? If so how many words does he/she have?

[o2b30again]

It is never to early to get help. I called the public health nurse when my son was approximately 2 years old. She told me there were no tests for a child that young...she was wrong. I waited until he was three and was scheduled for his kindergarten screening. He failed, couldn't even complete the test. He was placed in special ed within 2 weeks. He needed speech until the 4th grade. There is a saying "mom knows best" in this case I did. Crystal

[kelceesmom]

Lupe,
Kelcee starte speech therapy at about 26 months old. She was first tested at 18 months and had a vocabulary of about 4 words. We did a hearing test which she passed. I was advised to wait until she turned 24 months to have re-evaluated. I did at 22 months privately. I am so glad I did.

For her age she only had a vocabulary of a 9 month old. It is NEVER to early to start. We have come up leaps and bounds since starting in therapy. We aged out of the state program this month. Kelcee was evaluated for the school system and was accepted to continue ST with the school district 2 days a week. You are doing the right thing and sweetie will be talking in no time.

[jalapeno]

I had a foster daughter's hearing evaluated at 5 months old because I was worried about her lack of vocalization. So I definitely don't think it's too early for testing. If you're concerned, then it's worth looking into. If nothing else, testing gives you a documented baseline for later testing.

My 2 year daughter had zero words at 12 months, 8 words at 18 months, and maybe 200 words on her 2 year birthday. At about 21 months or so she started picking up words at a fast and furious pace. Hopefully in a few months you'll wonder what you were so worried about!

[One_Happy_Momma]

Thanks!

She had a developmental evaluation last week. I haven't received the results yet.

Tomorrow (Memorial Day) the Speech Therapist will be coming over to our house to evaluate her.

We have someother appointment with another person to go over our home environment type thing sometime in the next couple of weeks.

Then next week she has a hearing test scheduled.

Hoping and praying that she passes everything with flying colors.

Thanks again!

[nikkianni]

Boy have we been there. DD has been through the wringer as far as testing for delays goes. We've done motor, we've done speech, we've done hearing, we've done eyesight. You name it, they've tested it.
And that was when she wasn't even 12 months yet.
The bottom line is, whatever you think your little one needs, push for it. And keep pushing.
DD is more motor than speech delayed at this point. She currently has maybe three words. She says hi and hello, we're also pretty sure she says "dad" and means it. Of course sometimes she says it to the dog, so obviously she doesn't mean it all the time. I hope.
And just last night I was asking her if she wanted me to sing her Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and she looked at me and said, "tinkle tinkle?"
And that's pretty much the extent of her vocabulary. So speech therapy may be in her future, but right now we're OK with where she is and so are the doctors.
Good luck!

[kelceesmom]

Lupe if you have questions a great person to pm is Court5505. She helped me a lot when I was starting the process. She is a ST. Just thought I would throw that out there.

[One_Happy_Momma]

I'm actually not too concerned as she was late at crawling, sitting, walking, etc.. and I think that she will be a late talker. But, if her ped was concerned, then I will rather get her help if she needs it.

The ST came on Monday, she said that my daughter was just at that borderline, and recommended testing again when she turns 2. She comprehends everything I tell her, even two requests at a time. Last night I asked her to take her shoes to her room and bring a book back, and she did it.

She will be 20 months on June 4, and these are her words to date.

momma
tee-tah (sister)
no
pepe (which is what she calls her sippy cup)
wawa (water)
ball
bebe (baby)
hi
bye
poo-pooh (dirty diaper)

I haven't gotten the Devopmental Testing results yet.

She has a hearing test schedule for the 4th.

Today, another person from Regional is coming over to take more of her health history and wants to see how she interacts with family members.

I'll keep you guys posted.


Nikkiani-
How old is your DD?


Denice-
I'll keep court5505 in mind so I can contact her when all tests are done.

Thanks guys!

[nikkianni]

Lupe: DD is 14 months. And I'll be thrilled if she has your DD's vocabulary at that age. Oh, and she was late to do everything too. Roll over, sit up, crawl, pull up, she's not walking yet but we're getting there.

[One_Happy_Momma]

The therapist that did the Psychosocial Assessment was very nice (for the most part)

She got on my nerves a couple of times. During the intake, because she wanted to know pregnancy and family history I told her that my daughter was adopted, she took my personal info, and not a couple of questions later

She asked: What's her mom's name?
I said: I'm her mother. (and gave her my name)
She said: Yeah, but she was adopted, what's her mom's name?
I said: I am her mother, and that's the only name you're going to use for the intake.

We continued with the assessment and everything was going so well. My daughter was her usual sweetheart, so on her way out my daughter gives this woman a hug and a kiss, normal stuff for my kid, because she truly is a sweetheart, so far so good, BUT the woman tells my daughter "Oh, my goodness, you are so sweet, your mom doesn't know what she's missing!"

What????

I just said: "I'm not missing anything!"

Some people!

[xxsurroundedbyxy]

My son was just evaluated last week at 24 months. He only has a vocabulary of about two words. Don't get me wrong...he TRIES to say everything but hardly moves his mouth and so everything has a tendency to sound like the teacher on Charlie Brown "wha wha wha wha. wha wha wha"

He, too, comprehends all and THINKS he IS communicating but we can't understand and he points alot or shows up what he means. Very frustrating for him and us.

The therapist noted that he was a good 3-4 months behind on sitting, crawling, pulling up, and walking. She suggested he is a late-bloomer but may also have lowa muscle tone and that can affect tongue and jaw development.

They have tubes and things to help exercise these muscles while also playing games that motivate them to talk more and try harder. He gives up too easy with me and tantrums because he knows I will eventually figure out what it is he needs. We are putting up posters next week so he can point to pictures of cup, food, etc. and I have to make him say the word before he can have it. The problem is, he does say what I ask him to I just can tell if what he mumbled is what I asked for. LOL.

I also only work on Wednesdays as the storytime director at the local public library and I decided to NOT have my parents watch him for those few hours and enroll him in daycare. His need to speak is greater there and there are children closer to his age to mimic. His big brother here is 12 yrs older than he is and not much in the role-model phase for speech and play. HeeHee

Kim

[dawnrenee58]

OK, I might have a talk with this woman's supervisor. Some of those comments, especially the last one, are totally out of line. She is supposed to be a professional, and you have EVERY RIGHT to demand that.
You would think colleges would include a common sense 101 class in their coursework, but apparently not.

[nikkianni]

I agree with Dawn Renee, this woman was out of line. You politely corrected her once, she should have taken the hint.
DD has an Early On teacher and I made one gentle correction one time and that was enough. If you're going to have to see this woman again, I'd lay down the law. That's just insulting.

[kelceesmom]

Oh boy, is that unprofessional or what! I think I might have to let the supervisor know that she needs to find some more eticate (sp) is she wants to remain in this line of work.

I would assume she sees all kinds of cases from all walks of life?? Well, at least she is only the cw and the therapist.

[mrsred]

Originally Posted by One_Happy_Momma

"Oh, my goodness, you are so sweet, your mom doesn't know what she's missing!"

What????

I just said: "I'm not missing anything!"

Some people!

Oh my gosh!!! what an amazingly stupid woman! Bravo to you for remaining so calm. I am not sure I would have...