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Date: 8/30/2006 8:07:00 AM
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Author:
Shawn Burns
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Subject:Delayed Children
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I really need some help. I work in a center with 2-3 year olds. I have 2 children with delays in speech. One of them I think might have an inner ear problem because of the way he talks. His doctor says he needs speech therapy. But my other child just grunts, kind of. He doesn't use any words besides 'Mom,' 'Dad,' 'Tractor' and the oh, so famous 'No.' I would really like to help these guys with their language development. Any ideas on how I could do this?
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Date: 8/30/2006 8:09:00 AM
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Author:
Shawn Burns
(shawnieburns@wi.rr.com)
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Subject:Delayed Children
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Here is my email address if anyone has some really good ideas on this subject. Or even a website that could help me.
shawnieburns@wi.rr.com
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Date: 9/4/2006 3:07:00 AM
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Author:
mosquito - from Australia
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Subject:non-talkers
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I work in a toddler room (15mths-2 1/2yrs) We have a few children in our room who aren't really saying much. The only real advice I can give you is stuff that you're probably already doing!!!
I do things to make the children laugh to encourage them to feel comfortable in the room and hope that they'll suddenly start talking. Something I do do is forget what I'm doing.... I'll put their shoes on their elbows or put them on their feet but with their socks over the top. I'll only put one shoe on or forget to help them put their arms through the shirt. Just little things to encourage them to say "oy!!!!" I also read the basic picture books (like colours or ABC books) and get the colours wrong or the objects wrong and encourage them to name them correctly. Sometimes, they say something and sometimes they don't. I don't push it knowing that they'll do it in time (well, hopefully!!!)
I imagine a speech therapist would be able to check the child's ears for any problems. Would that be right???
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Date: 9/7/2006 2:10:00 PM
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Author:
janet
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Subject:delays
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I assume your center doesn't have someone on staff? There are ususally town or state referral centers you can approach. Have you spoken with the parents?
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Date: 9/8/2006 11:45:00 AM
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Author:
Schari
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Subject:Call your local health dept. and see if ...
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Call your local health dept. and see if there is an agency that gives free screenings to children below kindergarten age. These children should be screened, because if there really is a speech delay, (not just being slow at talking,) the earlier they get services, the better it will be. The agency in our county will screen the children and then give speech therapy if it is needed, all at no cost. If there is no speech delay, screening can rule out any problems, and then you can use all those great suggestions mentioned above, for these slower talkers.
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Date: 9/8/2006 5:24:00 PM
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Author:
Linda QUIRK
(JGQLCQ@SBCGLOBAL.NET)
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Subject:dev. delays
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I would speak to the parents and tell them that you strongly urge them to have their child's hearing tested and, if normal, have a professional speech eval. There is free help available through the county/state if necessary. It's a shame when a delay isn't addressed until Kinder, since the early years are when intervention works the best.
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Date: 9/11/2006 7:56:00 AM
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Author:
Mary Beth Hendrick
(marybeth_hendrick@mtwp.net)
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Subject:delayed children
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Date: 9/11/2006 7:59:00 AM
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Author:
Mary Beth Hendrick
(marybeth_hendrick@mtwp.net)
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Subject:delayed children
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Try teaching the child some basic sign language so he can communicate and not feel frustrated. Some good ones to start with are yes, no, done, more, stop, go, and help. (you may want to look up some of his favorite words like tractor!). Work with the parents and speech therapists on possible physical problems that may be causing the speech delay.
Good luck!
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Date: 9/11/2006 11:04:00 AM
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Author:
Janelle Billy-Taitt
(janelle0426@yahoo.com)
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Subject:DELAYED CHILDREN
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Hello Shawn
Greetings from Trinidad.
First you must ensure that the two children are thoroughly evaluated by an audiologist.
You can go the the website babybumblebee.com to get some DVDs which can promote speech development.
These DVDs teach colours, shapes, everyday words and phonics. They also have a section dealing with speech delays.
Visit the website and email me to tell me how it went.
For this age group focus on teaching colours and shapes. You can make wooden shapes for the children to play with.
They can also learn numbers via rote counting, rhymes and fingerplays
All the best
Janelle
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Date: 9/12/2006 8:36:00 AM
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Author:
lubna
(lubnaimalik@yahoo.com)
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Subject:successful tip
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Hi,
I got a chance to read your concern about your children. I had a three years old boy in my class with the same problem but singing the songs pushed him to talk and almost all day he loved to sing " I am bringing home my baby bumble bee - - -" And later his mom told me that he is trying to talk. What I understand, these children like repeatation of their favorite things. Believe me you will see a big change.
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Date: 9/8/2006 2:58:00 PM
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Author:
Gwen Buchanan
(robbieboppers@charter.net)
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Subject:directions
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Does any one know where I get get a book or worksheets of instructions that are done in pictures?
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Date: 9/8/2006 3:08:00 PM
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Author:
Gwen Buchanan
(robbieboppers@charter.net)
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Subject:directions
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Does any one know where I get get a book or worksheets of instructions that are done in pictures?
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Date: 9/8/2006 7:47:00 PM
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Author:
Jackie
(jmkunkler1993@yahoo.com)
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Subject:getting exposure
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HELP!!! I am opening up a preschool. It is pretty unique in our community where parents can select the schedule that fits their needs. I am waiting for my final state inspection so I can open. I am trying my darnest to enroll children. We have advertised via newspaper, tv, internet, and the famous word of mouth. Does anyone have any suggestions to create a greater enrollment? I will be setting up a table at our local Wal-mart. I am also locating any community functions where I can promote the preschool.
Please email me with any suggestions or ideas.
Jackie at jmkunkler1993@yahoo.com
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Date: 9/10/2006 3:42:00 PM
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Author:
Hilda Ruiz
(hildaruiz@bellsouth.net)
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Subject:Teaching Spanish at Preschool
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I am a pre-school teacher in Jacksonville, Florida and at the center I worked I taugh the children to use their words instead of pushing, hitting, etc. If they get push or hit by another child I tell the child to say: "I dont like when you pushed me, CARAMBA!! Just the used of the spanish word work wonders. Caramba is not a bad word, we use it in Puerto Rico all the time depends on the situation. I recommended to other teachers to use this method. Even between my co-workers we used the word when sometimes things doesnt go right or even when we just wants a laugh! Even parents use the "caramba" word. Of course I teach more than that in Spanish, like colors, numbers, weather, calendar, etc. I just love it because children are quick learners and they enjoy it too!
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Date: 9/11/2006 11:54:00 AM
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Author:
Michele
(mlopez@guidance-center.org)
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Subject:Children with speech delays
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Refer them to their local school district for a formal assessment/evaluation by a speech therapist. He/She can then give you strategies to do in the classroom to support the boys needs.
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Date: 9/19/2006 11:45:00 AM
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Author:
Allison Shecter
(allison@baltimoremontessoriinc.com)
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Subject:toddlers language skills
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Hi Shawn,
The toddler age is a crucial time for language development. It is important that they get the education and services they need to develop phonemic awareness skills necessary for reading and writing. I am a special education teacher in Baltimore, MD and I have three young children. I am opening a parent-toddler Montessori program this fall in the inner city of Baltimore. My experience has been that using picture symbols and sign language to improve language (and social) skills is effective with all children. Also, giving the children lots of time to make choices will enable them to feel more in control and be more motivated to learn. Providing development appropriate activities that can be broken.down into smaller tasks and including picture symbols will help the child to feel success instead of frustration. Using simple sign language and picture symbols during story and music/movement time will also enhance language skills. Please feel free to contact me, if you need further assistance.
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