Parabola Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I have a 3 yo, almost 4 yo with a frontal lisp. Its not terribly bad, but it has gotten a little bit worse recently. I've read about it, and some therapists say to begin treatment at age 4 to 4 1/2, others say wait until 6. Either way, this is something I'd like to treat at home if I possibly can. I was wondering if anyone has successfully done that? Are there good sources to use, to help? Good books? Good ideas? I know what he needs to be doing with his tongue versus what he is doing with his tongue, and I could probably go from there if I have to. I wouldn't mind a little help though. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apiphobic Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Not sure this will be much help, but when ds was around 3 yrs and people had trouble understanding his speech we tested him at the school and thought about putting him into speech therapy. I got this book called Childhood Speech, Language & Listening Problems: What Every Parent Should Know. I also talked to some other moms about their dc and what they did about any speech delays. We started speech therapy with him but then withdrew him. He outgrew it. Now youngest dd had the same things going on around the same age, so we did put her in speech therapy. It was a whole different ballgame this time around. Ds' therapy was in an elementary school, while dd's was at a private speech therapist's office. We were overseas and that was all that was available for ds, but we were fortunate to find this wonderful lady for dd. Dd saw her for a little over a year and now you'd never know she had any issues. I don't know if she would've grown out of it like her older brother, but we enjoyed this speech therapist so it was a good thing even if she didn't need it in the long run. I don't know how this relates to lisps or anything, but I thought I'd put it out there in case something here might be helpful. The main thing I got out of this experience is that if you are lucky enough to get a private speech therapist instead of one at a public school, jump at the chance. I don't know if this is the norm, but I think I remember somebody saying that the training required is different and of course the caseload, I'm sure, is disparate as well. Good luck and best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 My 7 yo still has a lisp. I have been dragging my feet on getting her help. Now I am kind of waiting until her two perm top teeth grow in and see if that fixes it.:confused: So I will be watching this thread.:lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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