Re: PLEASE respond - silents kiddo!

[Guest guest]

A friend's adopted nephew had a similar story - not the cleft but ear

issues, etc. Was not talking at 4, lots of tantrums a 5. He is 10

now - so they were essentially on their own. No early intervention,

no assistance from the school, nothing. But they got him into a great

hospital program with a wonderful SLP and I'm sure it is much more

involved - but he is a VERY typical, fun loving boy. They only time

he is difficult to understand is when he speaks very quickly.

Is she in speech therapy? Does she have an alternate form of

communication (like pointing to pictures for what she wants)? Are you

on a waiting list for a speech or development evaluation (which may

help you get the services you need from your school). You will find

lots of help on this board.

>

> OK, my baby was adopted from abroad at age 2.5. Cleft palate, ears

> plugged, ear surguries, etc. She hears great now, but NO speech at

age

> 4. Has ANYONE ever gone through this??????????????/ Hudson Valley

area,

> NY

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much for sharing a happy ending. My baby is in speech therapy, EI, and

special ed preschool. In fact, thanks to this great board, I have a referral and

appt at a great hospital for another speech eval and to tap into my health

insurance (which is very, very good, Blue Cross Teachers Plan) and am so happy

to have the support. I get sooooooo tired of the outsiders with the " WHATS WRONG

WITH HER " attitude. thanks, Lsia

From: <creilly@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: PLEASE respond - silents kiddo!

Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 9:47 AM

A friend's adopted nephew had a similar story - not the cleft but ear

issues, etc. Was not talking at 4, lots of tantrums a 5. He is 10

now - so they were essentially on their own. No early intervention,

no assistance from the school, nothing. But they got him into a great

hospital program with a wonderful SLP and I'm sure it is much more

involved - but he is a VERY typical, fun loving boy. They only time

he is difficult to understand is when he speaks very quickly.

Is she in speech therapy? Does she have an alternate form of

communication (like pointing to pictures for what she wants)? Are you

on a waiting list for a speech or development evaluation (which may

help you get the services you need from your school). You will find

lots of help on this board.

>

> OK, my baby was adopted from abroad at age 2.5. Cleft palate, ears

> plugged, ear surguries, etc. She hears great now, but NO speech at

age

> 4. Has ANYONE ever gone through this???????? ??????/ Hudson Valley

area,

> NY

>