Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hi Sara, If it's possible, I would have your child evaluated by a nuero-developmental pediatrician who is familiar with Apraxia. They can diagnose as well as a SLP. I don't think the school can diagnose at least not in NJ. It probably would't hurt to give him some Essential Fatty Acids...it has helped some children with Speech Delays...it cleared the haze my son was in prior to EFA's. Other than these additional tips and what you are already doing, it sounds like you are on the right path. Remember consistent and frequent speech therapy is critical to their progress. Welcome, Myra " Sara J " <sarasemailgroupsgmail (DOT) com> 03/20/2006 01:42 PM Please respond to Hey everyone! I have been lurking on this list for ages, and now that I figured out to send my mail to my Gmail account, this busy list is starting to look much easier to keep up with! ((HIGHLY reccomend using Gmail with groups if you aren't already! The way it organizes the messages is phenominal!) Anyways, about us. My name is Sara, I live in Mobile, AL. I have 3 children, ages 7 1/2, 2 1/2, and 14 months. I am a stay at home mom, my husband is a pediatric nurse-practitioner who left the field to work for a medical hardware/software company here. My 2 1/2 year old son has a speech delay, which we suspect is verbal apraxia. He has been in speech therapy through Early Intervention since September. We have seen some improvement, though not the leaps and bounds I'd hoped for. Through reading online I ran across the possibility of apraxia, and some time later the ST working with him asked if I'd heard of it and said that while she was not able to diagnose, he had a lot of the characteristics. Funny enough the lady from the school system at his transition meeting last week said something very similar. I have been told the school system will be able to make a diangosis when they do his evaluation in August. He has had a formal hearing test, which he passed with flying colors. His receptive language is at or above age level, motor skills are fine, shows no symptoms of autism, he just does not talk. I would estimate his vocabulary to be around 30-35 words right now. So thats where we are in a nutshell right now Per all the reccomendations I have ordered The Late Talker : What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet< http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312309244/002-6462873-8396017?%5F\ encoding=UTF8 & v=glance > * *and from my own curiousity, another called The Einstein Syndrome: Bright Children Who Talk Late< http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/046508141X/002-6462873-8396017?%5F\ encoding=UTF8 & v=glance > *** *. If anyone has read the second one, I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Looking foreward to getting to know everyone Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 welcome sara Sara J <sarasemailgroups@...> wrote: Hey everyone! I have been lurking on this list for ages, and now that I figured out to send my mail to my Gmail account, this busy list is starting to look much easier to keep up with! ((HIGHLY reccomend using Gmail with groups if you aren't already! The way it organizes the messages is phenominal!) Anyways, about us. My name is Sara, I live in Mobile, AL. I have 3 children, ages 7 1/2, 2 1/2, and 14 months. I am a stay at home mom, my husband is a pediatric nurse-practitioner who left the field to work for a medical hardware/software company here. My 2 1/2 year old son has a speech delay, which we suspect is verbal apraxia. He has been in speech therapy through Early Intervention since September. We have seen some improvement, though not the leaps and bounds I'd hoped for. Through reading online I ran across the possibility of apraxia, and some time later the ST working with him asked if I'd heard of it and said that while she was not able to diagnose, he had a lot of the characteristics. Funny enough the lady from the school system at his transition meeting last week said something very similar. I have been told the school system will be able to make a diangosis when they do his evaluation in August. He has had a formal hearing test, which he passed with flying colors. His receptive language is at or above age level, motor skills are fine, shows no symptoms of autism, he just does not talk. I would estimate his vocabulary to be around 30-35 words right now. So thats where we are in a nutshell right now Per all the reccomendations I have ordered The Late Talker : What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312309244/002-6462873-8396017\ ?%5Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> * *and from my own curiousity, another called The Einstein Syndrome: Bright Children Who Talk Late <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/046508141X/002-6462873-8396017?%5\ Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> *** *. If anyone has read the second one, I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Looking foreward to getting to know everyone Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 I've read the second book and I think it encourages parents to take risks of missing very important times for speech development, that can't necessarily be gotten back...even though it's probably right about engineers, etc...they may be on the autism spectrum. Peace, Kathy E. On Mar 20, 2006, at 1:42 PM, Sara J wrote: > Hey everyone! I have been lurking on this list for ages, and now > that I > figured out to send my mail to my Gmail account, this > busy list > is starting to look much easier to keep up with! ((HIGHLY > reccomend > using Gmail with groups if you aren't already! The way it > organizes the > messages is phenominal!) > > Anyways, about us. My name is Sara, I live in Mobile, AL. I have 3 > children, > ages 7 1/2, 2 1/2, and 14 months. I am a stay at home mom, my > husband is a > pediatric nurse-practitioner who left the field to work for a medical > hardware/software company here. > > My 2 1/2 year old son has a speech delay, which we suspect is verbal > apraxia. He has been in speech therapy through Early Intervention > since > September. We have seen some improvement, though not the leaps and > bounds > I'd hoped for. Through reading online I ran across the possibility of > apraxia, and some time later the ST working with him asked if I'd > heard of > it and said that while she was not able to diagnose, he had a lot > of the > characteristics. Funny enough the lady from the school system at his > transition meeting last week said something very similar. I have > been told > the school system will be able to make a diangosis when they do his > evaluation in August. He has had a formal hearing test, which he > passed with > flying colors. His receptive language is at or above age level, > motor skills > are fine, shows no symptoms of autism, he just does not talk. I would > estimate his vocabulary to be around 30-35 words right now. > > So thats where we are in a nutshell right now Per all the > reccomendations > I have ordered The Late Talker : What to Do If Your Child Isn't > Talking Yet<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/ > 0312309244/002-6462873-8396017?%5Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> > * *and from my own curiousity, another called The Einstein > Syndrome: Bright > Children Who Talk > Late<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/046508141X/ > 002-6462873-8396017?%5Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> > *** *. If anyone has read the second one, I'd love to hear what you > thought > of it. > > Looking foreward to getting to know everyone > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Hi Sara, Your son sounds just like my grandson, Damon. Damon is now three and is in a special education early intervention class one hour a week. He is also working with a private therapist. It is very frustrating because he tries so hard to put it all together, but we just have a tough time understanding him. He signs many of his words and sentences and that has been most hepful in eliminating his frustration. I am encouraging my daughter in law and son to have him evaluated by a pediatric neurologist so that we have a complete profile. Insurance is fighting with us right now about paying for his private treatment, and I feel certain that with a neuro diagnosis, they will be more cooperative. Best wishes....keep in touch.....Fay, Damon's Grandmother [ ] Intro, finally > Hey everyone! I have been lurking on this list for ages, and now that I > figured out to send my mail to my Gmail account, this busy list > is starting to look much easier to keep up with! ((HIGHLY reccomend > using Gmail with groups if you aren't already! The way it organizes the > messages is phenominal!) > > Anyways, about us. My name is Sara, I live in Mobile, AL. I have 3 children, > ages 7 1/2, 2 1/2, and 14 months. I am a stay at home mom, my husband is a > pediatric nurse-practitioner who left the field to work for a medical > hardware/software company here. > > My 2 1/2 year old son has a speech delay, which we suspect is verbal > apraxia. He has been in speech therapy through Early Intervention since > September. We have seen some improvement, though not the leaps and bounds > I'd hoped for. Through reading online I ran across the possibility of > apraxia, and some time later the ST working with him asked if I'd heard of > it and said that while she was not able to diagnose, he had a lot of the > characteristics. Funny enough the lady from the school system at his > transition meeting last week said something very similar. I have been told > the school system will be able to make a diangosis when they do his > evaluation in August. He has had a formal hearing test, which he passed with > flying colors. His receptive language is at or above age level, motor skills > are fine, shows no symptoms of autism, he just does not talk. I would > estimate his vocabulary to be around 30-35 words right now. > > So thats where we are in a nutshell right now Per all the reccomendations > I have ordered The Late Talker : What to Do If Your Child Isn't > Talking Yet<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312309244/002-6462873-839 6017?%5Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> > * *and from my own curiousity, another called The Einstein Syndrome: Bright > Children Who Talk > Late<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/046508141X/002-6462873-83 96017?%5Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> > *** *. If anyone has read the second one, I'd love to hear what you thought > of it. > > Looking foreward to getting to know everyone > Sara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Sara, what is gmail?? [ ] Intro, finally Hey everyone! I have been lurking on this list for ages, and now that I figured out to send my mail to my Gmail account, this busy list is starting to look much easier to keep up with! ((HIGHLY reccomend using Gmail with groups if you aren't already! The way it organizes the messages is phenominal!) Anyways, about us. My name is Sara, I live in Mobile, AL. I have 3 children, ages 7 1/2, 2 1/2, and 14 months. I am a stay at home mom, my husband is a pediatric nurse-practitioner who left the field to work for a medical hardware/software company here. My 2 1/2 year old son has a speech delay, which we suspect is verbal apraxia. He has been in speech therapy through Early Intervention since September. We have seen some improvement, though not the leaps and bounds I'd hoped for. Through reading online I ran across the possibility of apraxia, and some time later the ST working with him asked if I'd heard of it and said that while she was not able to diagnose, he had a lot of the characteristics. Funny enough the lady from the school system at his transition meeting last week said something very similar. I have been told the school system will be able to make a diangosis when they do his evaluation in August. He has had a formal hearing test, which he passed with flying colors. His receptive language is at or above age level, motor skills are fine, shows no symptoms of autism, he just does not talk. I would estimate his vocabulary to be around 30-35 words right now. So thats where we are in a nutshell right now Per all the reccomendations I have ordered The Late Talker : What to Do If Your Child Isn't Talking Yet<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312309244/002-6462873-8396017\ ?%5Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> * *and from my own curiousity, another called The Einstein Syndrome: Bright Children Who Talk Late<http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/046508141X/002-6462873-839601\ 7?%5Fencoding=UTF8 & v=glance> *** *. If anyone has read the second one, I'd love to hear what you thought of it. Looking foreward to getting to know everyone Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Its Google's free email, sorta like Hotmail or mail. But way better IMO Sara On 3/20/06, shyspam@... <shyspam@...> wrote: > > Sara, what is gmail?? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks for the tips! I am halfway through The Late Talker now, and set up an appointment yesturday with a Pediatric Nuerologist, per the reccomendation of a doctor who is a friend of the family. I assume its to do testing to rule out other problems? I am feeling a bit lost right now, but am glad we are going to be able to be seen quickly, his appointment is on the 31st Sara On 3/20/06, myra.bauza@... <myra.bauza@...> wrote: > > Hi Sara, > If it's possible, I would have your child evaluated by a > nuero-developmental pediatrician who is familiar with Apraxia. They can > diagnose as well as a SLP. I don't think the school can diagnose at least > not in NJ. It probably would't hurt to give him some Essential Fatty > Acids...it has helped some children with Speech Delays...it cleared the > haze my son was in prior to EFA's. Other than these additional tips and > what you are already doing, it sounds like you are on the right path. > Remember consistent and frequent speech therapy is critical to their > progress. > > Welcome, > Myra > > > > " Sara J " > <sarasemailgroupsgmail (DOT) To: > > com> > 03/20/2006 01:42 PM > Please respond to > > > Hey everyone! I have been lurking on this list for ages, and now that I > figured out to send my mail to my Gmail account, this busy > list > is starting to look much easier to keep up with! ((HIGHLY reccomend > using Gmail with groups if you aren't already! The way it organizes > the > messages is phenominal!) > > Anyways, about us. My name is Sara, I live in Mobile, AL. I have 3 > children, > ages 7 1/2, 2 1/2, and 14 months. I am a stay at home mom, my husband is a > pediatric nurse-practitioner who left the field to work for a medical > hardware/software company here. > > My 2 1/2 year old son has a speech delay, which we suspect is verbal > apraxia. He has been in speech therapy through Early Intervention since > September. We have seen some improvement, though not the leaps and bounds > I'd hoped for. Through reading online I ran across the possibility of > apraxia, and some time later the ST working with him asked if I'd heard of > it and said that while she was not able to diagnose, he had a lot of the > characteristics. Funny enough the lady from the school system at his > transition meeting last week said something very similar. I have been told > the school system will be able to make a diangosis when they do his > evaluation in August. He has had a formal hearing test, which he passed > with > flying colors. His receptive language is at or above age level, motor > skills > are fine, shows no symptoms of autism, he just does not talk. I would > estimate his vocabulary to be around 30-35 words right now. > > So thats where we are in a nutshell right now Per all the > reccomendations > I have ordered The Late Talker : What to Do If Your Child Isn't > Talking Yet< > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312309244/002-6462873-8396017?%5F\ encoding=UTF8 & v=glance > > > * *and from my own curiousity, another called The Einstein Syndrome: > Bright > Children Who Talk > Late< > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/046508141X/002-6462873-8396017?%5F\ encoding=UTF8 & v=glance > > > *** *. If anyone has read the second one, I'd love to hear what you > thought > of it. > > Looking foreward to getting to know everyone > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Terrific! Yeah, that appointment is really quick in comparison to an average wait of 2 months for these specialist. Just keep in mind that he is still very young and sometimes they can't really give you a definitive diagnosis so they'll want to see you again in 6 month intervals. My son was diagnosed at age 3 y.o. and his dr. requested a 6 month follow-up since she was a little concerned with his lack of eye contact and pretend play. At the 6 month follow-up, he had improved in both areas and so she ruled out Autism Spectrum. We are currently on an annual follow-up which is in August and I can't wait for her to see how much his progressed. His receptive is a little delayed but his speech has improved tremendously - from non-verbal at 3. y.o. to speaking in 3-4 word sentences; no real conversation yet but significant progress in a 1yr and half. " Sara J " <sarasemailgroupsgmail (DOT) com> cc: Sent by: Subject: Re: [ ] Intro, finally @yaho ogroups.com 03/23/2006 09:45 AM Please respond to Thanks for the tips! I am halfway through The Late Talker now, and set up an appointment yesturday with a Pediatric Nuerologist, per the reccomendation of a doctor who is a friend of the family. I assume its to do testing to rule out other problems? I am feeling a bit lost right now, but am glad we are going to be able to be seen quickly, his appointment is on the 31st Sara On 3/20/06, myra.bauza@... <myra.bauza@...> wrote: > > Hi Sara, > If it's possible, I would have your child evaluated by a > nuero-developmental pediatrician who is familiar with Apraxia. They can > diagnose as well as a SLP. I don't think the school can diagnose at least > not in NJ. It probably would't hurt to give him some Essential Fatty > Acids...it has helped some children with Speech Delays...it cleared the > haze my son was in prior to EFA's. Other than these additional tips and > what you are already doing, it sounds like you are on the right path. > Remember consistent and frequent speech therapy is critical to their > progress. > > Welcome, > Myra > > > > " Sara J " > <sarasemailgroupsgmail (DOT) To: > > com> > 03/20/2006 01:42 PM > Please respond to > > > Hey everyone! I have been lurking on this list for ages, and now that I > figured out to send my mail to my Gmail account, this busy > list > is starting to look much easier to keep up with! ((HIGHLY reccomend > using Gmail with groups if you aren't already! The way it organizes > the > messages is phenominal!) > > Anyways, about us. My name is Sara, I live in Mobile, AL. I have 3 > children, > ages 7 1/2, 2 1/2, and 14 months. I am a stay at home mom, my husband is a > pediatric nurse-practitioner who left the field to work for a medical > hardware/software company here. > > My 2 1/2 year old son has a speech delay, which we suspect is verbal > apraxia. He has been in speech therapy through Early Intervention since > September. We have seen some improvement, though not the leaps and bounds > I'd hoped for. Through reading online I ran across the possibility of > apraxia, and some time later the ST working with him asked if I'd heard of > it and said that while she was not able to diagnose, he had a lot of the > characteristics. Funny enough the lady from the school system at his > transition meeting last week said something very similar. I have been told > the school system will be able to make a diangosis when they do his > evaluation in August. He has had a formal hearing test, which he passed > with > flying colors. His receptive language is at or above age level, motor > skills > are fine, shows no symptoms of autism, he just does not talk. I would > estimate his vocabulary to be around 30-35 words right now. > > So thats where we are in a nutshell right now Per all the > reccomendations > I have ordered The Late Talker : What to Do If Your Child Isn't > Talking Yet< > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0312309244/002-6462873-8396017?%5F\ encoding=UTF8 & v=glance > > > * *and from my own curiousity, another called The Einstein Syndrome: > Bright > Children Who Talk > Late< > > http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/046508141X/002-6462873-8396017?%5F\ encoding=UTF8 & v=glance > > > *** *. If anyone has read the second one, I'd love to hear what you > thought > of it. > > Looking foreward to getting to know everyone > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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