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My three year old daughter has a receptive and expressive speech delay. She repeats a lot of what is said to her and doesn't ask questions other than "What's this?" She does use 3-4 word sentences however. I have enrolled her in our school's pre-school 5 days a week where she receives speech therapy 3 days a week. She just started a month ago and i know it's early but I haven't seen much progress in her speech. I'm worried that her speech is something is going to struggle with. She isn't potty trained yet because I feel she doesn't understand what I'm telling her. Has anyone had a similar situation with putting a 3 year old in speech therapy? Did they catch up to their peers?
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Joined: 1/21/2008(UTC)
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Location: Colorado
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Hi Scaretta,
You have found a great forum. I hope some parents will respond to you soon.
I'd like to make a few comments from my perspective as an SLP. Children often "echo" or repeat what is asked of them rather than answer when they don't understand what is being said to them. Since you mentioned you don't think she understands some of what you say to her, you are probably very right about this.
That's great that you have enrolled her in a preschool that provides speech-language support services. Is it an Early Intervention preschool? When does your daughter turn 4? Will she attend this preschool next year? Since you have concerns about her progress so far, this is a good time to request a conference with her teachers. You need to feel comfortable with the objectives they have for her, get their impressions about how she is interacting with them and with her peers, and find out what they suggest you try at home to try to help your daughter build her speech-language skills.
In terms of "catching up" to the skills of peers, there are many reasons why children have difficulties with speech and language development. Make sure thorough-enough assessments have been completed so that you feel you understand the nature of your daughter's challenges in these areas. Ask about prognosis (prediction of how well she will do).
There are many things you can do at home on a daily basis to assist your daughter to acquire speech and language skills. Some ways of parent talking set children up for more success. The first thing I suggest is that parents first notice how often they ask their children questions. Questions test (knowledge and ability to express). Statements teach (by presenting models for verbal expression).
You have just started a journey. I urge you to gather as much information as you need to feel comfortable.
Best wishes!
Mary Lou
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Thank you for your advice. She will be turning in April. She just turned 3. She is in the pre-school in the school district but they offer special education (like speech therapy with an SLP or physical therapy for kids that need it). She has an individualized education plan that lists out their goals for her. As for as behavioral she has met all of them in her first week. She just started in may do she hasn't been there that long but they also offer a July session which she will be part of. I've already scheduled a meeting with SLP at the end of the summer session to go over her progress and what I can do at home with her. From researching online i have Learned a few things to help her and she is definitely better at answering questions today than she was in April. She can now answer what are you doing questions with ease. I'm just hoping she catches up quickly because I know she's a very smart girl
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Joined: 6/23/2012(UTC) Posts: 4  Location: Surrey Bc
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Hello, I am having many of the same issues with my son, he doesnt ask whats this? or put that there, he has just recently started saying things like, marble and binoo (from tv shows) He doesnt respond to strangers when they speak to him, and he often ignores his father and myself.. He has been on a wait list to a speech clinic for over a year, actually.. His pediatrition dr had sent us a letter stating he had been referred and now a year later seems he has just decided to let me know he actually forgot. Oops!.. Im really lost and was thinking I may have been the only one in our situation, not glad to hear anyones child is having issues, but very much relieved to have other parents to learn from :) Look forward to hearing from you :)
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Joined: 1/21/2008(UTC)
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Location: Colorado
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Hi again, CandiceMarie,
Since your son was put on the waiting list late (lost referral) for a speech clinic, how about asking if he can be put up a bit on that list?
You definitely are not alone in wondering about your child's speech and language development. I hope you can connect with other concerned parents locally or online--soon!
Mary Lou
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