Chris Said:

Pope-haters: Don't you really need therapy for your daddy issues, instead of free speech?

We Answered:

LOL, just LOL....well done, Hawk. Make em have an aneurysm, whatdontya.

Juanita Said:

My 2 year old has started acting out with his speech therapist?

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I have 3 sons, all who have been through speech therapy at his age.

First I think that your son is past the honeymoon stage and is now asserting himself (like a typical 3 yr old, that is normal some kids hit this phase early)

Next I think he is picking up on a vibe from the therapist.

Suggest switching speech therapists. I have done this many times. Call the agency and let them know that you want to switch. Not all speech therapists are going to be good, and even among those that are good kids personalities are different and some kids need a particular personality. My oldest son needed somebody highly motivating, he is very sensitive and didn't need somebody really strict. My 2 yr old needs somebody to set limits because he will run over anybody so alot of it depends on the child. From your description I think its more than just a poor fit for your son, she isn't getting the best out of him. Even though kids plateau and become defiant near age 3, and generally have some transitioning after the honeymoon period (period in the beginning where they are very good) this therapist is doing things that make you uncomfortable, and it makes him uncomfortable too.

Jamie Said:

20 month old toddler, who has a speech delay and diagnosed with glue ears. Is surgery really necessary?

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I can't answer your question on surgery, however there are many ways to communicate. If she were my student, I would have both you and your daughter learning sign language. If eventually, she does develop hearing she will have a language base and oral language will replace the signs. Right now, unless you are already signing, she has nothing to use to develop understanding of what words are. She is at the most critical age for speech and language development, and you need to take that into consideration regarding surgery.

Many of my hard of hearing student who originally were taught with oral programs only did not begin to speak until they were put in a total communication programs (sign language and speech.) They had a language foundation to relate all the mouth movements they've been going through for years. If your daughter is not hearing effectively, she has no way to understand that words exist, let alone that they can be used to let the world know what she wants and how she feels. I even use signs for my hearing students with severe delays as a bridge until they learn verbal words.

I can't tell you whether or not to do the surgery, but make sure she has access to some form of language. Most children at this age have 50-75 words. By the time a child is three, she should have close to 300+ and should be putting 3 words together in phrases. If you choose not to do the surgery make the choice to learn signs. Give her the tools to express herself. Here is a great site to learn some basics. www.lifeprint.com/asl101/ .

Derek Said:

Is my son eligible for SSI?

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go to your local department of human services or better yet see if they have a web site. Apply for any thing you thin you may need, the worst they can say is no.

Roberta Said:

What is genetic disorder this patient have?

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Prader-Willi syndrome