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[quote=Anonymous]My DS was born 2 months early 13 years ago. He started SLT at 12 months (also had PT @ 9 months and OT @ 2 yrs). He continued SLT until he was 4 years old knowing that he may need to return once he was started school (i.e. learning to read). He did in fact return to SLT during 1st grade (6/7 years old) to help with his reading fluency.

SLT is NOT a sham! Language acquisition is a process and every child will respond at a different pace. When SLT was recommended for my DS I remember wondering if I would have trouble finding a therapist who would work with a child that young. The therapist who was recommended to us told me she actually PREFERS to work with kids at an early age because she can help to prevent the habits that form and cause speech problems later in life. She was able to work on his muscle development in order to help with articulation, etc. As this was addressed early she was able to then work on the word retrieval and understanding. Also, early invention has been proven to be a KEY factor in helping kids with developmental delays. A speech issue early in life may be an indication of learning difficulties later in life. My son is doing great in school and has absolutely no speech problems now.

You speak of the kids not enjoying the games and being "bored", Have you thought about the fact that speech is difficult for them? These games are making them work at something that is hard for them so, of course, they will want to reject it. Your job as a parent is to encourage them to try. Once you agree it is boring and dumb they will stop trying....

Trust me as a parent who has been there - you need to do everything you can for these premature kids. They will do great as long as they are given support and encouragement. They will be developmentally behind for a little while, but with your help they will catch up (and even bypass) other kids their age in no time.[/quote]

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