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Avatar m tn I went to my speech therapy this morning. She had me saying ahhhhhh, ooooh, eeeeh and reading from what looked like a grade second reader. The she made a mistake. She said, "Tell me a little about yourself." Now, being a complete windbag I went into a dissertation that rocked her back on her heels. She kept asking me to take a deep breath as i talked.
193609 tn?1292180293 She said that they do educational speech therapy and that Ashtyn needs Clinical speech therapy. Is there anything that would be as helpful as speech therapy since my insurance wont cover it and the ISD doesn't do the speech therapy that he needs? Ashtyn is very behind in almost all communication skills. I don't know what else to do for him, and no one can help him!
Avatar n tn Hi, Brain injured patients may receive rehabilitation that involves individually tailored treatment programs in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, physiatry, psychology, and social support. A complete physical and neurological examination is needed in each treatment program. It would be best to discuss which treatment option is best for you with your doctor for proper evaluation and management. Take care and keep us posted.
Avatar n tn Hi Everyone- I'm new here, but I had a question about my 2 year old boy. He was diagonosed with PDD-NOS in August and he's been getting ABA therapy for about a month now. I was wondering if anyone has any great success stories with ABA. I know he's been getting only a month, but already I'm getting a bit frustrated. Before he started ABA, he has gotten 6 months of other therapy- speech, special instruction and physical therapy along with his twin sister.
Avatar f tn I have a speech problem and what didn’t help me was everybody reinforcing that I had the problem. That only willed the stronghold and made me believe it more. She’s still young tell her she can speak and when people speak they don’t think about what they are going to say they just speak. And just let her do it if she stutters or anything just wait for her to finish speaking. She’ll get it down and it would help to find out why she turned out that way. My dad made me stutter.
1088527 tn?1425313375 Thanks Poppy I think it my new norm been progressing for a year now . Hope speech therapy helps we shall see.
Avatar f tn d want someone to rule out the possibilities. Speech therapy can help in more ways think you would think, and would be of no cost if he is in public schools.
Avatar f tn Great thanks also for youre reply,i read where its worth $1050 per week you need insurance for that,In New Zealand we are covered by are Health funding,you need to be a citizen residing here too qualify for the treatment or you have to pay.thanks to you and good luck.tywhy.
4460811 tn?1355471314 Any other new zealand mummies to be out there? Im 24 and 18/4 due 7th June with my first. Just wondering if anyone else is from NZ as ive only been living here a few months and maternity care is all totally different from the UK.
Avatar f tn My daughter also had/has problems with speech. Turns out she has autism. Long before we got this diagnosis she was in speech therapy. Therapy helped a lot and I'm glad we started it as soon as we did. Try using PECS (picture exchange cards) to help him communicate. Even if he will grow out of this and it is not autism, he will probably develop some frustration from being unable to communicate well. The cards could be a great tool for him. You could also teach him some sign language.
Avatar f tn speech therapy can be effective before children can fully follow directions. My daughter has had years of therapy and has had plenty of trouble following directions. The therapists have ways of getting the child to cooperate by making them feel like they are playing, not working.
Avatar m tn A number of techniques are available for achieving fluency which are prolonged speech techniques, airflow therapies, rhythmic speech, biofeedback methods, vocal control, masking, anxiety reduction, attitudinal therapy and trial therapy. Speech therapy involves learning new speech techniques (such as speaking syllable-by-syllable) and modifying the present ways of speaking (such as reducing the rate of speech).
Avatar f tn Therapists’ first work with patients to create sing-song sentences that can be set to familiar tunes, then work on removing the melody to leave behind a more normal speaking pattern. This kind of therapy is recommended for patients who have no meaningful form of speech, but can understand language and have the patience for therapy sessions. I hope this helps. Take care always and regards.
Avatar f tn Either way ask for what therapy should be followed to address any deficits and ask for a doctors order for those therapies, which may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy. You should never have been allowed out of the hospital without some explanation of preventative measues being taken. Does he have any deficits? With that knowledge someone here could respond specifically.
Avatar f tn Hi, my names Demelza, I am 37 and live in New Zealand. I am a stay at home mum with 4 awesome kids aged 4,6,8,10. I came here as I have just had my third MRI in a year and I am still very confused. Public funding of MS drugs is limited to older ones and you must met strong criteria to get them. Our public health system has very little user pays in it. So hi.
Avatar f tn Btw, getting a birth to three person can help with speech. He should qualify for speech therapy which does not mean he has autism.
Avatar f tn Need to go back to some therapy again now to get my strength and confidence back. I thought I would tell you all about a new book I have just purchased called’ the Brain That Changes Itself’ by Norman Doidge.It explains Neuroplasticity . [The brain being able to heal damage, grow new pathways and neurons and new connections etc.
Avatar f tn Is there anyone in new zealand on this site. If so I have started a page on facebook for you to come and join if you would like. I am looking for people in new zealand as I am the only one that I know of. There are also other sites for other places like america and australia. All you need to do is join facebook and then search for New Zealand Chiari or if you are from else where just put where you are from then chiari. These are support groups as well and you can share your story.
Avatar n tn t anyone feel sad to know you had to relearn everything all over again that you learned about two years ago at another therapy rehab place. Their speech theory was worthless, for they only taught mom stuff she all ready new, like what day it is, and who is the president, or which item do you use to brush your hair with. Dump questions that a kid would know.
Avatar m tn Yes to Spongeboba's suggestion that you should definately try to get your sister physical therapy and speech therapy. I don't know with the paralysis whether she is eligible for the PT, but she is talking and could certainly use the speech therapy. I had aphasia after my carotid artery dissection stroke which means I was speaking jibberish (sp?) and hardly able to speak and I also had much difficulty understanding what other people were saying to me.
695915 tn?1228665952 Poor patients in New Zealand!!! Maybe his little talk will wake the physicians up there. Luckily in the USA our doctors do research on medications. Sure they take part in conventions, etc to understand the drugs but they don't ignore studies that point to giving a 33% chance of doing less harm to our bodies. And personally? I could give a rats if they take gifts...but it seems those in New Zealand and down right greedy.
1088527 tn?1425313375 I'm glad you gave an update from your speech therapy visit. It sounds like you have a good one and hopefully you will find the right combination of food consistency and flavor. I am picking up my afo next week - maybe we can compare notes. Mine is non-hinged, so I doubt i can sleep in it. I am getting it to stabiize my foot while my foot stress fracture heals. Do you happen to have any of those black boots they often give for foot injuries?