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3.5 years old -> Not Learning Fast enough?
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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 6346" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>I am going to suggest two routes for you to pursue at the same time. I was in denial too and was sorry for the time I wasted doing my homework. Kids with speech differences need to at least be evaluated.</p><p></p><p>First, do contact your pediatrician and request a full multidisciplinary evaluation (developmental pediatrian, audiology, speech/language, Occupational Therapist (OT)). </p><p></p><p>Second, contact your local public school district and ask to speak to someone in the area of early childhood intervention. Many kids who come through here benefit from early intervention preschool where teachers are trained to handle difficult behavior and you want an evaluation to see if he qualifies. The school district evaluation won't be as thorough as a private evaluation but can contribute valuable information and is necessary to see if he qualifies for any services. Very important; follow up the phone call with a certified letter as that will set certain legal timelines into place in which they need to do the evaluation. Every parent of a bright child balks at the thought of a specialized preschool setting but trust us on this--you can supplement academics at home very easily. But you can't easily help your child grow accustomed to being around other children, teach them how to interact properly with them in a group setting, etc. The evaluation and any services are free (and optional) through this route.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 6346, member: 701"] I am going to suggest two routes for you to pursue at the same time. I was in denial too and was sorry for the time I wasted doing my homework. Kids with speech differences need to at least be evaluated. First, do contact your pediatrician and request a full multidisciplinary evaluation (developmental pediatrian, audiology, speech/language, Occupational Therapist (OT)). Second, contact your local public school district and ask to speak to someone in the area of early childhood intervention. Many kids who come through here benefit from early intervention preschool where teachers are trained to handle difficult behavior and you want an evaluation to see if he qualifies. The school district evaluation won't be as thorough as a private evaluation but can contribute valuable information and is necessary to see if he qualifies for any services. Very important; follow up the phone call with a certified letter as that will set certain legal timelines into place in which they need to do the evaluation. Every parent of a bright child balks at the thought of a specialized preschool setting but trust us on this--you can supplement academics at home very easily. But you can't easily help your child grow accustomed to being around other children, teach them how to interact properly with them in a group setting, etc. The evaluation and any services are free (and optional) through this route. [/QUOTE]
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