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My son's three and has a speech delay. How do I get him to talk?
My three year old son's speech is delayed. He can however sing very well from the music he hears. We were wondering whether to take him to a speech therapist or to wait and see as at times some milestones are delayed in some children. He is however able to speack one word at certain times like when he falls down he will utter one word like 'pain'. What exactly could be wrong with him?
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Speech and language issues
> 60 days ago
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I would take him right away and make sure he dosen't have autism or some related condition.
The reason I suspect autism is because this condition makes children very apprehensive to communicate with others, yet communicating through a meduim they find soothing, such as singing or some other creative form, can come suprisingly easy to them.
Keep in mind that there are varying degrees of autism and related conditions. Your child may not SEEM autistic at all. He may be very mildly autistic or mildly experiencing some similar condition.
The thing about him not talking but singing is NOT typical, and just to be safe I'd check for autism ASAP, since early intervention is very important with autism.
The reason I suspect autism is because this condition makes children very apprehensive to communicate with others, yet communicating through a meduim they find soothing, such as singing or some other creative form, can come suprisingly easy to them.
Keep in mind that there are varying degrees of autism and related conditions. Your child may not SEEM autistic at all. He may be very mildly autistic or mildly experiencing some similar condition.
The thing about him not talking but singing is NOT typical, and just to be safe I'd check for autism ASAP, since early intervention is very important with autism.
> 60 days ago
Do NOT wait and see. It sounds like you have a gut feeling that is correct. Call your school district and request a speech assessment. It is free. If it is determined he needs services, you will also receive that free. Age 3 is a great age to begin services if needed and will alleviate many problems later on.
> 60 days ago
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