Which therapy for this problem?

amother

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 2:29 pm

Kid has a speech issue where they want to talk but it takes a minute to find the word they want, so they use filler words like “um…what is it called, what is it called…” meanwhile others get inpatient and finish his sentences and he either doesn’t get to talk or gets angry at the person who talked for him or shuts down, embarrassed. He also has ADD but no hyper issues. It comes out with hyperfocusing, inability to organize, forgetting what he’s doing mid-task, needing to be reminded many times about what he needs to get done.

Thanks

amother

Melon ↓

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 2:48 pm

amother OP wrote:

Kid has a speech issue where they want to talk. Still, it takes a minute to find the word they want, so they use filler words like “um…what is it called, what is it called…” meanwhile others get inpatient and finish his sentences and he either doesn’t get to talk or gets angry at the person who spoke for him or shuts down, embarrassed. He also has ADD but no hyper issues. It comes out with hyperfocusing, inability to organize, forgetting what he’s doing mid-task, needing to be reminded many times about what he needs to get done.

Thanks

like someone else said I think its retrieval issue, definitely speech related you can definitely hash it out with a speech therapist a lot of them do free consultations I have great references for therapists

amother

↑ Melon

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 2:50 pm

It sounds like the child is experiencing a combination of speech fluency issues and challenges related to attention, likely linked to their ADD. The speech issue may involve difficulty retrieving words, which can lead to frustration and social challenges, especially when others interrupt or finish their sentences. This can affect their confidence and willingness to communicate.

The ADD symptoms, such as hyper-focusing, disorganization, and forgetfulness, can compound these issues. The child may struggle to stay on task or remember what they intended to say, leading to further frustration.

Here are some strategies that might help:

1. **Speech Therapy**: Working with a speech-language pathologist can help with word retrieval and communication strategies.

2. **Patience and Support**: Encourage family and peers to practice patience, allowing the child time to express themselves without interruption.

3. **Visual Aids**: Using visual prompts or tools like lists can help with organization and memory.

4. **Structured Environment**: Creating a consistent routine can help manage ADD symptoms.

5. **Positive Reinforcement**: Celebrate small successes in communication to build confidence.

6. **Mindfulness Techniques**: Teaching the child mindfulness or relaxation techniques can help reduce anxiety during conversations.

amother

Leaf

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 3:14 pm

amother Melon wrote:

Cute. Just out of curiosity I copied the op into chat gpt and got the same answer.
I'm not cticizing, these are useful suggestions, but it's really easy to identify an artificially generated response.

amother

Begonia

Mon, Oct 28 2024, 3:44 pm

My 5 year old with adhd worked on this in speech therapy for a year and vastly improved. It's language based speech therapy like not a lisp or articulation. His speech was really weird and random like he had a big vocabulary but he'd bring me a drum when I asked for a bowl and call a circle "the moon". Just a lot of issues using language functionally.