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Disneygirl
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Speech therapy for a 9mth old
We had our friends over yesterday and they were telling me that there pediatrician referred their 9 month old daughter for speech therapy because she wasn't saying anything yet. I thought it was odd that a pediatrician would do that so early. She seems to be on target otherwise. Thoughts?
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Posted 5/27/08 10:29 AM  |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
I've never heard of speech therapy for a 9 month old.
Maybe she isn't even babbling?
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| Posted 5/27/08 10:34 AM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
Hmm, I seriously doubt they will actually receive services though (unless they want to pay for them) since 9 month olds aren't "supposed" to talk.
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| Posted 5/27/08 10:35 AM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
Posted by nrthshgrl
I've never heard of speech therapy for a 9 month old.
Maybe she isn't even babbling?
Well for the few hours I saw her yesterday I didn't catch her babbling but that's mainly because she was busy chewing her fingers since she's teething. I did hear her giggling a few times though.
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| Posted 5/27/08 10:38 AM |
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MaMaTeenie
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
Never heard of that! Like someone said maybe if the child isn't babbling at all, but my niece's dr wouldn't even recommend evaluation until she was 2.
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| Posted 5/27/08 10:39 AM |
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computergirl
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
Maybe the ped saw evidence of an oral-motor problem beyond just lack of babbling... feeding issues, drooling issues, mouth posture etc.
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| Posted 5/27/08 11:11 AM |
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purplegirl
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
Is the baby showing signs of any other type of disability? Down Syndrome, CP, feeding problems, etc? I have seen babies that young getting services, but usually when something else is going on.
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| Posted 5/27/08 5:31 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
Posted by computergirl
Maybe the ped saw evidence of an oral-motor problem beyond just lack of babbling... feeding issues, drooling issues, mouth posture etc.
I would tend to think those would be reasons for referrals at that age. I have referred kids for evaluations in either speech or OT for oral motor issues.
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| Posted 5/27/08 5:43 PM |
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ml110
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
I'm a speech therapist... 9 month olds aren't supposed to be talking yet BUT, i'm sure their ped had a reason for referring. maybe she isn't babbling like she should be at that age, or like someone else said maybe he sees signs of an oral motor or feeding issue...
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| Posted 5/27/08 5:46 PM |
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hbugal
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
My eldest DD started speech at 2 1/2 months old...But she has other issues going on. Like the PP said there is probably something else going on.
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| Posted 5/27/08 7:16 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
That seems a little early. I had someone evaluate my dd at age 2 and said if she is still not talking like she should at 2 1/2 to get help.
At 2 1/2 she started and 7 years later she has NOT stopped-LITERALLY!!!
 
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| Posted 5/27/08 7:58 PM |
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Re: Speech therapy for a 9mth old
Posted by computergirl
Maybe the ped saw evidence of an oral-motor problem beyond just lack of babbling... feeding issues, drooling issues, mouth posture etc.
Thats what I was going to say.... usually the biggest issue at this age is feeding issues, and any oral motor issues that are precursors for speaking...
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| Posted 5/27/08 8:08 PM |
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