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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 528524" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I am puzzled about this "speech." My son had speech because he was on the autism spectrum and it was NOTHING like that! It was about communicating. Does V often repeat what is said to him? I will give an example about what Sonic would sometimes do that puzzled us:</p><p></p><p>Me: Sonic, can you get your coat?</p><p>Sonic: Coat (not yes or not and doesn't do it)</p><p></p><p>Me: What's your name?</p><p>Sonic: Name. (He knew his name and would come when called)</p><p></p><p>This is common in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). The kids first learn to copy speech then start spontaneous speech. For a while he was taught sign language and shown pictures and he had to name the picture. If he got it right, he got to get something special (I forgot what it was...something like a chip he could put into his special box). Now he was about two at the time, but this continued at three and he steadily learned how to speak. By four he was talking as if he had never been delayed, although he still had (and still does have) trouble holding a give-and-take conversation. Everyone who posted here is right...the ST has to work on the child's level. If speech is delayed, the ST needs to be where he is at. You can not jump around. (OMG, I remember the blank stare!)</p><p></p><p>I am wondering if he doesn't need another ST who better meets his needs. I could be all wrong here, but this doesn't sound right to me at all. I've heard ABT speech therapists are very good, although I never had to use one and don't even know what ABT stands for <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Sorry about that!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 528524, member: 1550"] I am puzzled about this "speech." My son had speech because he was on the autism spectrum and it was NOTHING like that! It was about communicating. Does V often repeat what is said to him? I will give an example about what Sonic would sometimes do that puzzled us: Me: Sonic, can you get your coat? Sonic: Coat (not yes or not and doesn't do it) Me: What's your name? Sonic: Name. (He knew his name and would come when called) This is common in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). The kids first learn to copy speech then start spontaneous speech. For a while he was taught sign language and shown pictures and he had to name the picture. If he got it right, he got to get something special (I forgot what it was...something like a chip he could put into his special box). Now he was about two at the time, but this continued at three and he steadily learned how to speak. By four he was talking as if he had never been delayed, although he still had (and still does have) trouble holding a give-and-take conversation. Everyone who posted here is right...the ST has to work on the child's level. If speech is delayed, the ST needs to be where he is at. You can not jump around. (OMG, I remember the blank stare!) I am wondering if he doesn't need another ST who better meets his needs. I could be all wrong here, but this doesn't sound right to me at all. I've heard ABT speech therapists are very good, although I never had to use one and don't even know what ABT stands for :) Sorry about that! [/QUOTE]
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