My DS had his speech evaluation a few weeks ago and it was determined that he needs speech therapy because he has a severe speech delay. He talks alot but there is only about half that I understand and maybe 25% that others understand (what they do understand are never complete thoughts) He will be three in about six weeks so this is a problem. The therapist said to expect him to be in therapy for the next two to three years.
I am just trying to get my bearings, how long has your child been in speech therapy? How fast did they progress?
Thank you in advance for all your advice and help!
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Re: how long has your child been in speech therapy?
My step son (9) had a severe language delay but was not diagnosed until 3. He started speech at 3 and is still getting it in 4th grade. He no longer has trouble with articulation, but his speech difficulty has had an impact on his ability to spell, so the speech teacher works on that with him at school. We have pushed hard for SS to continue with speech at school. It has been very helpful.
GL!
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you can never really know how long it will be... my niece and nephew were both in it for MANY years... starting at 3yo and well into grade school.
one of my twins started last year around 20 months old and is doing a LOT better. I'm hoping he'll be caught up by 3yo, but if not, he'll stay in therapy as long as he needs to- that's all that matters- is that he's getting what he needs.
DS1 was in speech therapy for about 6 months starting at 18 months old. He graduated out just after he turned 2. He's 4.5 now and nobody would ever guess he was ever in speech therapy.
DS2 has been in speech therapy for nearly a year and a half. He'll be 3 next month. I believe he will 'get there' (probable apraxia of speech). His language is on track but his phonetics and articulation have more work.
I am hopeful that this time next year I won't be attending speech therapy any more.
Emerson had maybe four words at the age of 2 and we began therapy soon after. She is still in therapy for articulation once a week. She is doing great but, expect her to be in it for awhile....we are going on two years now.