what is intensive speech therapy?

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I had my son son is Speech Therapy since 9 mos old, he is 7 years old now. He is

developmentally between 18 and 36 mos old. Speech was always a biggest problem -

he just doesn't want to be at the speech therapy. We have good sessions but

majority is whining and crying. He just wants to sit and play without work. He

babbles often and can say a few words, does well when use sign language along

with words. He gets cranky just as soon as he sees SLP office. I am taking a

break from ST for now to see if he is bored or just plain tired. Therapy is

often right after school (7am - 2pm with an hour nap). SLP think that my son is

tired after school and doesn't have enough energy for the therapy. He is

hypotonic (low muscle tone). He does great at OT but OT is much more fun and

play for him than speech. He babbles frequently and happy during OT except parts

when he has to draw or touch weired objects (SI dysfunction).

I would love to get some ideas how to make speech fun. I understand that I've

given a very short description of my son but I really hope for some help. I've

done loads of evaluations and on a waiting list to see Dr Levine. I also intend

to visit local TEACHH program. My son's current SLP is very knowledgable and

comlited lots of courses including PROMPT but we are just stuck on his

unwillingness to work

Thank you

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