My twins are almost 21 months and only clearly say about 6-7 words. They understand
much more than that. We had them evaluated through the state funded Birth-3 program but they
did not qualify. I feel like they would benefit from speech therapy but am not sure what to do next.
At birth they both had an IVH which got better on it's own. I do recall the specialist saying developmental
delays could be caused from that, so that's always in the back of my mind.
Does anyone know if speech therapy is usually covered at all through insurance?
Should I start now with therapy or wait a few more months?
Re: Speech therapy question
DS1 was evaluated at about 26 months and didn't qualify but they put us on the follow up list and called for a new evaluation at 31months. The slp suspected apraxia cause he still hadn't had a language explosion. Still in speech but doing well.
It never hurts to get a second opinion. It's too bad the EI services age out in the US. Here our kids would be seen until the issues are resolved or they start school and the school system takes over.