tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post8542430993976752534..comments2023-07-04T08:32:45.440-06:00Comments on Coloring Outside The Lines - A Mom's Perspective On Challenging Kids To Think With Humor: Speech Delay and The Late TalkerSo Who Is The Crayon Wrangler?http://www.blogger.com/profile/10085121764324581283noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-33432557779476181222010-07-15T23:00:36.363-05:002010-07-15T23:00:36.363-05:00You are a wonderful mom and I agree. Stick up for ...You are a wonderful mom and I agree. Stick up for your child... it doesn't always "take a village"Debbie's L'Brihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339800133876611955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-85352051062458119692010-07-15T13:47:58.706-05:002010-07-15T13:47:58.706-05:00Great post! I'm just now starting to wonder a...Great post! I'm just now starting to wonder about my little guy. He will only say mama and dad, and he's almost nineteen months old. Part of me thinks that he is just super stubborn. We try to get him to say words, mimic us, but he absolutely does not want to do anything that we want him to do - not just talk. So I'm going to start paying more attention and see if I can get a feel for where we're really at.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14888242466359929076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-88435761496844156932010-03-09T20:09:25.883-06:002010-03-09T20:09:25.883-06:00Thank you for this post! It's so reassuring t...Thank you for this post! It's so reassuring to know that I'm not alone. Thank you thank you thank you!Camillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726638386726469683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-68394422129171651862010-02-26T14:24:12.721-06:002010-02-26T14:24:12.721-06:00Keep posting stuff like this i really like itKeep posting stuff like this i really like itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-20055384729468068482010-02-25T09:45:25.827-06:002010-02-25T09:45:25.827-06:00So glad I found this post! My bff has a 4 year old...So glad I found this post! My bff has a 4 year old with a speech issue- the specialist said that as long as strangers were able to understand 50% of what he said, he was in good shape. It's clear he is good at expressing himself and using language accurately and he talks up a storm and is happy, however his words tumble out and get caught somewhere on the tip of his tongue, I think!<br /><br />I'm going to forward this to her; thanks!C'est Moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739845756490649638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-56650268994000011752010-02-24T19:10:26.924-06:002010-02-24T19:10:26.924-06:00Ironically, my autism spectrum child talked early ...Ironically, my autism spectrum child talked early and well. Because of this we struggled to get a diagnosis and then the services he was entitled to. His intake was done by a speech pathologist, and all she could see was his great vocabulary, and ALL the other symptoms were tossed aside.Keeslermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346431440867437806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-40377128971896024802010-02-24T08:21:43.717-06:002010-02-24T08:21:43.717-06:00You are so right on the mark about trusting your i...You are so right on the mark about trusting your instinct. When I was pregnant with my second son, my OB told me that I was the expert on my children. Really? You're a doctor? You have a PhD and you're telling me I'm an expert on something? He was right. And the same is true for all mothers. When it comes to our children, we hold multiple PhDs and they are more valuable than any certificate on the wall of any "expert" you might see.Beckiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09875624113954896298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-88375338346144216512010-02-23T21:25:39.678-06:002010-02-23T21:25:39.678-06:00THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For not labeling...THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For not labeling or allowing others to label your child as autistic! People are WAY to quick these days to throw around that diagnosis! THANK YOU for being an advocate and for getting your child the CORRECT therapy!Jamie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354890851377994905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-52218966777454570282010-02-23T15:31:12.379-06:002010-02-23T15:31:12.379-06:00Seriously your post( well the end of it) brought m...Seriously your post( well the end of it) brought me to tears. Chase is 2.5 and gives many kisses and hugs but no " I love you" He has a speech delay because he had fluid in his ears for months and we had no idea. He ended up with tubes in his ears to drain it and there has been slow progress since. He had hearing issues after he learned all the mama-dada's. So he was saying that and got to mommy daddy and please but we still are working on a very limited vocabulary. We did early intervention almost a year ago but he did not qualify. I was going to call again but after reading this maybe I should try a private one?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Briannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13110117876496814531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-70260351673438658422010-02-23T10:06:44.967-06:002010-02-23T10:06:44.967-06:00My older two sons both had speech problems and my ...My older two sons both had speech problems and my youngest Kobe speaks like a pro but can't say some letters..like S. I know how frustrating it is to go through this with your children but you are a great Mama and did the right thing by not letting someone label your daughter. My sons were always being labeled and I wouldn't hear of it. My 9 year olds first grade teacher told me he was unteachable, guess what? He is now in the 4th grade with a genius IQ and a straight A student that all the teachers love.Helgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292748244740656193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-20797611575748651892010-02-23T02:35:23.956-06:002010-02-23T02:35:23.956-06:00My son had a speech delay. My parents were very co...My son had a speech delay. My parents were very concerned about it. We talked to the specialist, and she confirmed us not to worry because we speak 2 languages at home (English and Indonesia). Now, he speaks both languages fluently.<br />What a great post, here's a little something for you. Check it out<br />http://a-mom-life.blogspot.com/2010/02/unexpected.htmlTenny Kusumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453116981118659901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-12175831701613168042010-02-22T22:03:50.800-06:002010-02-22T22:03:50.800-06:00Hi there! Thanks so much for coming by my blog, c...Hi there! Thanks so much for coming by my blog, commenting and following! The trifecta of blogging! I love it in your profile when you say you are trying to eat a hot meal... aren't we all! Those kids can really put a damper on a hot meal can't they?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266630492264440275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-76808588932311018312010-02-22T21:59:16.573-06:002010-02-22T21:59:16.573-06:00Good for you for standing up for your child. You n...Good for you for standing up for your child. You never cease to amaze me, my friend. I'm glad your little girl is improving and you've found ways to assist in her development. <br /><br />Your positive attitude towards all of life's challenges is so refreshing!CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697762495151569561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-68999135580536473002010-02-22T20:21:09.373-06:002010-02-22T20:21:09.373-06:00First off, thanks so much for the wonderful commen...First off, thanks so much for the wonderful comment! Things are going ok so hopefully I'll be back to the same ol' stuff soon :)<br /><br />Oh! But this is such a great post! I can very much empathize with you. My son Hayden has DS-ASD and speech has always been our largest mountain. I often have to play interpreter for him when we're around others. I know that at times he gets frustrated but I love that he has found his own way of communicating with us because of his delay. It's often a long road (filled with lots of Advil) but, for me, the rewards (like hearing I love you for the first time) are well worth it allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-2174891110456539272010-02-22T19:09:02.785-06:002010-02-22T19:09:02.785-06:00I agree 150%!
She has come a long way, and it i...I agree 150%! <br /><br />She has come a long way, and it is because of YOU.<br /><br /><3Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968799024553680191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-31379367566020079982010-02-22T15:02:01.236-06:002010-02-22T15:02:01.236-06:00Awwwww, what a beautiful post. I feel for you havi...Awwwww, what a beautiful post. I feel for you having to wait that long to hear her say she loves you. But kudos to you, girl, for trudging forward and figuring this thing out! Great lesson! =)Mandy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100044619742931968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-49180362192175766732010-02-22T14:45:18.867-06:002010-02-22T14:45:18.867-06:00Great post and amen to that. People rely too much ...Great post and amen to that. People rely too much on what doctors (or whoever) say. We really need to be our kids advocates!An Imperfect Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032171890421217790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-70464816647641176202010-02-22T13:49:13.112-06:002010-02-22T13:49:13.112-06:00Loved this post. :) I found your blog on a googl...Loved this post. :) I found your blog on a google blog alert that I have for "late talker." My son is a LT, too. I suspect from your post that we live in the same town and have seen the same doctor at the same university. :) Ethan's official dx is Mixed Expressive Receptive Language disorder. He's 5.5 now and I have to tell you, 5 has been the magic year for him. We've given him space and support and he's blossomed in his own time. I can't wait to see what this kid does! :) Thanks for sharing a little of your story. There are lots of us out here who have been through it, too, glad to see some friendly faces!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833003782392155031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-9192812819761591532010-02-22T12:44:55.490-06:002010-02-22T12:44:55.490-06:00oh, this post resonated with me! my 5 yr old was s...oh, this post resonated with me! my 5 yr old was speech delayed; he's caught up now, but I too remember longing to hear "I love you." Took about the same amount of time.....<br /><br />thanks for the feature this week : )The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267371981505419362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-73207402735092771862010-02-22T12:42:24.062-06:002010-02-22T12:42:24.062-06:00Amen about being your child's advocate! I cou...Amen about being your child's advocate! I could not agree with you more. And I can't stand it when people try to label kids as autistic just because they don't talk. It's so sad and horrible for those parents who don't know any better.Bellismomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10062226743950656366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-19392860718782138892010-02-22T12:42:16.608-06:002010-02-22T12:42:16.608-06:00Good for you Mama! Advocating for your daughter a...Good for you Mama! Advocating for your daughter and working with her and believing in her is the key! There is no one else out there that will advocate more than a mother. Keep advocating...For the Love of Naps - Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694659976017646924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-58055447046865202002010-02-22T12:37:17.209-06:002010-02-22T12:37:17.209-06:00Treasure those words that she does say! You are ri...Treasure those words that she does say! You are right you have to be their advocate. Colby is labeled non-verbal due to his stroke but we still took him to speech therapy. The therapist was just going through the motions and never really thought he would do anything. So I stopped taking him to her. Since we've quit going he started saying yeah, uhuh, and airplane! totally random but he loves airplanes. I can understand a few things here and there but it's pretty hit or miss. His body language even though most of the time he can't control it is how we figure things out. It is very frustrating but kids who are nonverbal seem to compensate with their amazing patience levels. I know Colby will talk again. It will take a long time but I refuse to let his doctor label him or tell me that he can't learn to talk again. Keep being an advocate for your daughter and good luck!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626741788079929590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-80229916796272233472010-02-22T10:38:32.505-06:002010-02-22T10:38:32.505-06:00This is a great post.
At one point I thought my ...This is a great post. <br />At one point I thought my oldest daughter had a speech delay. At 2 she said nothing. I had a speech therapist evaluate her and after following her directions her speach just started flowing. Her directions? Stop asking her to say things. Turns out she was just being stubborn and wanted to do things her way.<br />My 2nd daughter seems to be struggling with something similar to Oppositional Defiance Disorder. We are just beggining to look into what struggles she is faceing. Thanks to this post I will be doing a lot more research than just trusting that what the Dr says is right. <br />Thanks for thatLJFredrickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077419178062830125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-91363058725911562942010-02-22T10:34:28.451-06:002010-02-22T10:34:28.451-06:00Great post. Even helps Mimi to read this!Great post. Even helps Mimi to read this!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474459216833617796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1377597847115472379.post-18346191947343833602010-02-22T10:22:14.970-06:002010-02-22T10:22:14.970-06:00Andrew has a speech delay too...he has come a long...Andrew has a speech delay too...he has come a long way since big brother (aka chatty kathy) started attending Preschool three times a week. Although he still has a long way to go we are leaps and bounds from the cave man days...and i agree moma was a huge thing for me...i still don't get i love you i get "ei too" good luck with your journey...they sure keep it interesting.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08028497732215882346noreply@blogger.com