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amother
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 Tue, Jan 07 2025, 10:53 pm
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what is the process for getting speech therapy for a 5 yr old in new york (pronounces R like W)? I am new here so not sure at all what the process is for evaluation, therapy in school/ through insurance, etc. any and all advice welcome!
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artist770
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Tue, Jan 07 2025, 11:00 pm
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Reach out to your school to request an evaluation. Once approved, it will be free
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amother
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Tue, Jan 07 2025, 11:02 pm
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Your child won't get approved for speech just for that (im a therapist). Its a later developing sound
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amother
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Tue, Jan 07 2025, 11:07 pm
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at what age if they still don't say it is it time for therapy? I had the same issue as a kid and went to speech therapy at around age 7-8. my bil had this with his daughter now and scared me to start earlier so it will be easier for the child...
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amother
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Tue, Jan 07 2025, 11:08 pm
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The earliest I would make a child eligible for the R sound is 6. It is still normal at 5.
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Tue, Jan 07 2025, 11:09 pm
| amother OP wrote: | | at what age if they still don't say it is it time for therapy? I had the same issue as a kid and went to speech therapy at around age 7-8. my bil had this with his daughter now and scared me to start earlier so it will be easier for the child... |
The doe will never approve a child for just r. You can try a clinic with insurance. But the doe wont approve it through them
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amother
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Tue, Jan 07 2025, 11:10 pm
| amother OP wrote: | | at what age if they still don't say it is it time for therapy? I had the same issue as a kid and went to speech therapy at around age 7-8. my bil had this with his daughter now and scared me to start earlier so it will be easier for the child... |
Unless you have other concerns in regards to his speech and language, how child is doing in class etc it might not be worth it to do a whole eval. Where do you live?
It really depends on child. If I have a younger child who is stimulable for the sound we'll work on it, if not, I don't worry too much until later...
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amother
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Today at 10:15 am
| amother Orchid wrote: | Unless you have other concerns in regards to his speech and language, how child is doing in class etc it might not be worth it to do a whole eval. Where do you live?
It really depends on child. If I have a younger child who is stimulable for the sound we'll work on it, if not, I don't worry too much until later... |
Can you explain the bolded?
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bsy
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Today at 10:27 am
Stimulable means you can get the child to say the sound without too much assistance. If a young child can't produce the r even with cues and prompts, they may not be ready for it.
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amother
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Today at 10:56 am
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Does your child have any other delays? Can they answer questions about a book? Do they express themselves if something is bothering them? Do they speak to classmates? Do they understand instructions at project time? DOE usually doesn't give speech therapy just for articulation.
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