Possible Speech Delay - Would You Say Anything To Mom?

[deliberateliterate]

Exactly this. In my area, under 3 they go through Early Intervention, but when after they turn 3, they go through the school district. It is free either way, but it is better go start them with Early Intervention. The way I see it, the evaluation is free, and it doesn't hurt to have it done.

I would probably stat by commenting that you have been noticing his frustration with being unable to communicate, and ask DCM if she has noticed that at home. I also have the number for Early Intervention or the school district on hand so the parent is not left not knowing what to do next. OP, I noticed you are from Canada, so things may work a little differently, your best bet would probably be to have DCM ask the pediatrician- unless you know differently.

I like phrasing it like that, thanks. Everyone gave great advice. Tact is not one of my strong suits,so I always get nervous with things like this.

I am from Canada and, knock on wood, I've never had the need for any type of EI, and I have no idea what's available.

[starz0123]

Originally Posted by Angelsj View Post
I do the Ages and stages questionnaire for all my kids. 1-6 they get two a year, babies get four.

http://caryhealthcareassociates.com/...4-Mo-Set-B.pdf

That one has the scoring on it as well. I usually do the first part, then talk to the parents about the other questions, or just go over the scoring and talk about where the child scored really well, and where he scored less well.
You can give it to them to take home so they can see what items are missing.

Thanks for sharing that link Angelsj.

Does anyone have a link to similar ones for older children namely 3-4 year olds they'd be willing to share?

[Sunshine74]

I like phrasing it like that, thanks. Everyone gave great advice. Tact is not one of my strong suits,so I always get nervous with things like this.

I am from Canada and, knock on wood, I've never had the need for any type of EI, and I have no idea what's available.

I always get flustered when I am talking to people I don't know well. I try to have the whole conversation planned out in my head before I have it.

[SignMeUp]

Thanks for sharing that link Angelsj.

Does anyone have a link to similar ones for older children namely 3-4 year olds they'd be willing to share?

http://caryhealthcareassociates.com/patient-center/

Look in lower right corner for the age categories.
Don't thank me, I got it from here probably from angelsj

[KiddieCahoots]

Is this child a dual language learner?
I've had children in my care who were and referred to their mom as "nunu" as well.
If so, this could be the reason for the delay.

Another thing....older siblings can be a deterrent to the mile stones the younger sibling will hit. If the older sibling is always retrieving objects the younger one points at, can delay walking....or answers for the younger one, can delay talking.

Like others have said though, a lot can play a factor. It's really not our job to figure out why, but is to report what we see.

I'd mention what you've noticed, put it in any current progress reports, to cover yourself. And suggest the parent mention it to the pediatrician, without any indication of urgency. If it continues, or gets worse, then I'd start suggesting EI, before his 3rd birthday.