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Location: Cairo and Manchester UK.
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Hi all.
I'm looking for some advice on a few learning issues with my little girl who is now 5yrs, 6mnths.
My daughter has speech delay, weak fine motor skills and is academically behind by 18 months or so.
Not able to talk in sentences and articulation is hard work for her.
Some words are spoken correctly, whilst others are not.
Just an example.
She can say "lolly" but for belly, she says "Beggy".
If she does attempt a sentence, only the very odd word is understandable.
Has in the last week or so learnt the shapes, circle and square. Also, it has taken a long time, maybe 3 weeks, for her to become consistent in her recognising of 3 colours, green, red and blue.
Not able to write, but has started to draw along dotted straight and curvy lines.
Concentration has improved form 0 mins to 3-4mins (depending on mood)
Behaviour is disruptive, though it seems a little better than a month or so ago.
Has tantrums at the drop of a hat, is stubborn, but less than she was a month ago.
My question to anyone out there.
"Do these learning difficulties come without any underlying problem (for want of a better word)? Or are they usually,signs/symptoms of an underlying issue?
I have added a little more info regards my daughter as i feel it might warrant a more appropriate answer.
Very confused and looking for guidance
Thanks all.
Herfather.
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Location: Illinois
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Hi there,
I want to first say I am not a doctor or professional... just a mom with two delayed kids that has asked countless doctors and professionals the questions you are asking. My now 12 year old presented very similarly to your daughter. I think the most important part of your post is that your daughter is making progress - that is what is the most important thing in delayed kids. Progress is very good! This is what I have been told.
Second, I drove myself crazy wondering why this was happening, searching for any reason I could make sense of.... I again was told that the why usually doesn't get answered, for most kids (and I say most) there is no underlying cause, it is not a symptom of any other illnesses or problems and most children are caught up to their peers by 2nd grade. It took until 4th grade for my son.
Lastly, having tanturms at the drop of a hat and stubborn is not a symptom of anything other than being a girl :) My daughter does the same :) Hope this helps....
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Hello Herfather,
From my point of view as an SLP, I would certainly urge you to have your daughter thoroughly evaluated if you haven't already. At age 5 1/2, she would have outgrown her early speech-language difficulties if she was going to. You are describing articulation and expressive language difficulties. What about how well she understands what is said to her? With all of her difficulties including her concentration issues, difficulties learning basic concepts, and behavior issues, your daughter should be evaluated by a developmental pediatrician, a child psychologist, a neuropsychologist, or another medical professional who specializes in testing young children. You really need to find out about your daughter's cognitive abilities (intelligence). I think that is what you are asking about in terms of an underlying reason for your daughter's global delays. There should be a speech-language assessment and likely other assessments like occupational therapy. Is there a "team assessment" in your area?
Best wishes to you and your daughter.
Mary Lou B. Johnson, M.S.,CCC-SLP
http://www.helpyourchildspeak.com
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Hello all.
I would like to thank Mary Lou for all the advice given to assist my daughter.
In such a very very short time we have seen a dramatic improvement in my daughter's speech construction, articulation and overall language development.
A great site, because there are really great and understanding people (and professionals) at hand who show a sense of caring.
Thanks to all, especially "MARY LOU"
Herfather
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