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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really don't understand this discussion.

OP, no lay person with any manners is going to mention that your DD has a speech issue. If you notice it, certainly others do as well. I understand feeling like you should have looked into this earlier, but that is neither here no there now.

And what is with the hesitation about addressing this? I would just sassy that it's helpful for some people to check in with a SLP sheet having braces. And then I would name an appointment and take her.

[b]The way we speak is one of the most important elements of presentation. It makes an impression on people. If she can learn to speak more clearly, that's worth it.[/b][/quote]

OP, I'm in similar boat, except my DD is 10. No lisp, but she cuts words and articulation is off.  We had an evaluation scheduled pre-covid but then it got cancelled and now with masks and such I'm in limbo waiting, as I thing it would be much more beneficial to have therapy in person, without a mask, especially while therapist is getting to know/evaluate her.  My DH thinks it is no big deal and we can have her read out loud to us more often and work through it.  He is not supportive of getting therapy.  But I disagree because of what the PP posted above.  I feel like judgements are made about a person and their intelligence (and other things) based own how they are able to articulate and present themselves.  [/quote]

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