Advise needed for my son with a speech problem?

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Please no hurtful answeres. My son is 9 yrs old and has had speech therapy since he was 3 yrs old. Sometimes he gets stuck on a word or simply can't get his words out. He is an intelligent boy and this is starting to affect his self esteem- Is there anyone out there with a similar problem that can help?

Update:

He is still getting help for his problems. He has been evaluated. I need advise from other parents or people who have been through this.

Ant ;-) · Accepted Answer

Hi...i read your question.  It is hard i think to have a child that is autistic or speech problems not only for him but also for his parents.  I guess you passed from a lot but today pysychology and modern sciences has advanced a lot and i know for sure that a good attention on him can improve this defiency.  You can encourage him with small things and therefore improve good self-esteem in him.  If you can find other children that are the same and introduce them to him that would help too.  All he needs is courage and you parents must believe in him. He must know you are believing in him and that he can do it...the power is in your hands. Last point - be carefull of too much attention on him on the other hand.  'Normal' children dont get too much attention; this is what he may feel....he can distinguish between normal and abnormal ----less attention and many attention.  Give him attention but let him walk through some pitfalls himself.  ;-)

flower · Answer

Sounds like it could be a stuttering problem.  Not to the severe end, but creating inability to complete his words or get them out.  I would have him evaluated for stuttering complications.  They have come a long way with stuttering.  Yes, it is embarrassing and it does effect self esteem.  Try going further than just speech therapy.  Good luck!

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Meh · Answer

I have a friend with a speech impediment, he's a great guy, smart, friendly, confident and really tolerant.  The best thing you can do for him is to help him keep in mind that there's nothing he can do about it, but that he shouldn't give up; there isn't really anything wrong with him just because he has problems speaking sooner or later people will find that out.

Kids can be cruel and so can a lot of adults, but if you're there for him, and help him along the way, he'll probably grow up like my friend.  Who signs, reads braille and is extremely physically talented.  Keep the faith, stick with him, parents can help.  Good luck!

oklatom · Answer

Stuttering?  It's relatively harmless.  http://www.stuttersfa.org/ for resources.

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Advise needed for my son with a speech problem?

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