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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]If your ped doesn't think it is a problem, you won't qualify for early intervention services. [/b] You can go to a speech therapist and have him evaluated, but you probably don't have anything to worry about.  Some kids just take longer to talk.  My son first son was slow to start talking.  We  took him to speech therapy starting at 28 months.  By 3 he was talking up a storm.  I don't know how much therapy helped.  I think it was just maturity and we transitioned him to preschool where he was around slightly older kids.

The therapist recommended the book It takes two to talk.  It is a workbook helping parents encourage their kids to communicate.  I have a copy if you want it.

Looking back, I wish I spent less time worrying about it, but as a parent you just want to know that you child is going to be ok.  Hang in there![/quote]

I'd be cautious about taking advice from someone who is so completely wrong.  Pediatricians can't determine if a child qualifies for early intervention services.  A child must be first assessed by specialists such as SLPs, OTs and PTs.  You don't even need a pediatrician to refer you to EI, you can self-refer.

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