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I don't think Levin's wife is being an alarmist. I would definitely take him to a doctor. There are so many different things that could be preventing him from talking. And often help is free with early childhood development programs until they turn three, so there is no point in continuing with the wait-and-see approach.
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Texas has a program called ECI (Early Childhood Intervention) that help kids under the age of 3 with developmental delays. I'm sure wherever you live has a similar program. Your pediatrician should know. I've read a book called "The Late Talker" http://www.amazon.com/Late-Talker-Wh...5781849&sr=8-1 In this book, the author mentions that often parents wait a long time to seek help, because of the "Einstein didn't talk until he's 4" line. (btw, some think that Einstein might have had Asperger's). It's hard to accept that your child might need outside assistance. It's best to go into it calmly, with an open mind. A lot of times, nothing is wrong, and boys are known to develop speech later than girls. On the other hand, it's in your child's best interests to explore other causes. How does your son communicate? If he is getting frustrated, I recommend the Signing Time dvds that teach ASL. They also have a show on PBS every week, but I think the DVDs do a good job starting off with the basic signs needed for every day life. Contrary to what some people think, learning sign language does not delay speech, it can actually help facilitate it. Sorry for the long post. Good luck! |
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Our 4-year old loved Signing Time, and our youngest has watched it, but he won't try making the signs. It's in line with him not trying to sound out words. When we try to work with him on a single word, to have him repeat, he won't even try making a sound. Thanks for the reference to the book. I'll definitely order it.
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I was in your camp when this all came down: don't worry, milestones are the product of over-competitive parenting etc. I'm still mostly in that camp, but occasionally something is wrong.
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Again, do you know many adults that can't talk?
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Why do you keep saying this? Of course there are adults who can't talk.
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The kid may just be shy. Don't freak out. I have never advocated against therapy. I think it is wise to do this. I am saying that if your doctors are telling you that your kid is fine, he is likely fine. Levin's fact pattern is not that extreme. If the kid were 5 years old and not speaking, then I could see. Levin also seemed to indicated that they have already considered autism, so that seems to be out the window, too. Parents get obsessed with milestones when in reality, there is no need to be. At what age did LeBron James start to walk? It was pointed out earlier that Einstein didnt speak until he was a bit older. I support Levin in his non-paranoia. I also support him in taking his child for speech therapy if that is what the docs feel is best. But paranoia in the face of medical counsel that tells you that your son is actually ok seems unwarranted. Not saying Levin is paranoid, btw. I am speaking generally.
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What evidence do we have that Levin said his doctor checked for developmental delays?
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We have none. Which is why I have been saying that "once" the docs have checked, then move along.
But I would assume that Levin has been taking his baby in for the regular checkups since birth...when they continue to check basics like hearing, eating, responsiveness, etc. Lvein hasnt indicated that his child cannot perform basic tasks, reason, listen, etc. He just said that his kid is shy.
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