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Posted on: 4/7/06 12:59 PM ET
My 26 month old says few words. he has normal intelligence, hearing and normal receptive communication. We've had in-home speech therapy for about 6 months. Now they are suggesting weekly private speech therapy. Our insurance doesn't cover any of it, and he won't be elligible for anything from the school district until 3. He hasn't been officially diagnosed, but it might be Apraxia, which can be serious. Does anyone have experience? It's been kind of stressful thanks.
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Posted on: 4/7/06 1:35 PM ET
Patty,

My son has speech problems and was enrolled thru a federal program which has something to do with Part C ( I think medicaid). It did not matter what your income was. It didn't cost us a thing. We were in the program the first year it started and I believe they were starting to have budget problems, so there could be a cost now. The therapists came to our home or went to his daycare. They were wonderful. But the process can be tedious(and confusing) to get them into the program so be prepared to be patient. They are in the program until he turned 3 and could attend speech therapy thru the school system. In Louisiana, it was called EArly steps and I think it was administered thru the health department. Here is a link I found with all the states listed for contact coordinators for Part C. There are also website links. Every state calls there Part C programs something different. Part C coordinators

I hope this helps.

Mirza
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Posted on: 4/7/06 1:37 PM ET
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Patty - my DS (almost 22) didn't talk except for a few words until he was almost 3! We finally figured out he didn't need to talk because we all did it for him - he has twin sisters two years older. Typical example:

DD: Mom, Doug wants so and so.
Me: Doug do you want so and so?
Doug: Shakes head!

I think I was so busy with 3 kids so close together it never dawned on me. He did end up having speech therapy for several years but that's a whole different story. You sound like a great mom to figure this out and get help while he is so young. Best of luck.
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Posted on: 4/7/06 1:54 PM ET
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Patty,

I am no expert on this but I have a day home and I have seen children who are late talkers. It is not an uncommon thing for a toddler to talk until they are three. My dh knew someone who did not speak until he was five. Why because he had sisters to speak for him. When he was five he started speaking in full sentences. I care for a three year old who does not speak very clearly but he is very intelligent. I feel children all develop in their own time. Some walk quicker, talk quicker, etc.

I would not panic just yet. Your ds is only 26 months old. Give him some time. I would not worry about the special therapy. IMHO, I think these private therapy sessions are not neccessary at this time. Not in his case. Give him some time. He still is just a baby. I would bet on it that he will just develop his speech in his own time. When he is closer to four, then I would start to worry. Hang in there, I think he will be fine.
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Posted on: 4/7/06 2:14 PM ET
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Patty, I too have known very intelligent children who didn't speak until they were older and then they never stopped talking. But if your doctor has recommended therapy and you are looking for help with funding, I just wanted to second the suggestion that you check with your state. I would also suggest that if you have any religious affiliation, that you check if your church offers any assistance in this area. Many do. Good luck.
  
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Posted on: 4/7/06 2:39 PM ET
Hi Patty,

I assume your son is getting his in-home speech therapy through your state's early intervention program (or whatever it's called in your state). Why are they suggesting private therapy?

My 28 month old daughter is a late talker, and she receives speech therapy (as well as PT and OT) through our state's program. One thing her therapists have said is that sometimes kids will delay one skill (like speech) if they are working hard at something else. My daughter also has some physical issues and once she mastered walking a few months ago her speech has blossomed. Is your son focused on mastering any other skills right now?
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Posted on: 4/7/06 2:45 PM ET
I did a quick internet search and found this site, which looks like it may be useful: http://www.apraxia-kids.org/.

They also seem to have a message board where you can ask questions.

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Posted on: 4/7/06 3:02 PM ET
my oldest was a late talker, not saying much of anything until he was three years old, and then exploding with speech and reading at the same time.

he walked at 9.5 months.
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Posted on: 4/7/06 3:02 PM ET
My 3 year old daughter is also a late talker and is currently working with a speech teacher once a week. I'm not worried because she's highly intelligent. She actually will speak, when she wants to. With my daughter she's very strong willed and will speak in sentences when it serves her purpose. So yeah, as others have stated already, I wouldn't worry about it. If everything else checks out fine, then it's just an issue of when the child wants to talk.
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Posted on: 4/7/06 3:35 PM ET
An English professor I knew many years ago had a son, an only child, who also did not speak until quite late, even though he was clearly intelligent and understood language very well. When the boy was about four, their pediatrician advised the parents to stop giving him what he wanted unless he used the correct word for it. A turning point of some type came almost immediately, when Adam went to the fridge and pointed, indicating that he wanted a glass of milk. His mother said, "Adam, I know you want milk, but I'm not going to get it for you until you say it." The kid looked at her appraisingly, saw she meant it, and said the word "milk" as clearly as if he'd been saying it every day of his life. His mother gave him the glass of milk--which he took over to the sink and poured down the drain! Then he stalked out of the room.

He grew up to be a well-known English professor.
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