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[quote=Anonymous]I don’t think it is normal. My now-8 year old would say things like “help you?” when he was asking for help at that age. What op describes resonated 100 percent with me.  Between ages 3-4 he was dx with a mixed expressive receptive language disorder and then ASD, and now ADHD. We have done school and private therapy for years and he still has poor receptive speech and struggles with expressive speech.

He is also on grade level, has zero behavior issues, and a ton of friends.

For me, it’s a flag. Also the fact that you posted tells me you have a hunch something isn’t right.

I recommend you have him evaluated- if needed, the sooner he gets services, the better. My kid has made HUGE strides but the best advice I ever got was someone told me that issues like this can’t necessarily be “cured” with a few speech sessions.  It’s years of support that give them the skills to adapt and adjust to a disability.

Sorry to freak you out. It could absolutely be nothing, and if it is something, I am confident you will be able to support your child and they will thrive because of your support.

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