DD (2.6), has her long awaited appointment next week. She clearly understands everything we say, can follow complex instructions and understands others emotions. She does talk, just not that much, not that distinctly and only when she feels like it, never on command! She is also unlikely to talk to a stranger. DH suggested videoing her talking or responding to a question, eg "Where is Peppa?" while looking at a page of characters or "What do ducks say?", both of which she can do. Would they even be willing to look at that? Her minder is not at all worried about her, says she will talk when she wants to. However, she starts nursery in May and is obviously behind her peers. He gross and fine motor skills are above average, so I am told, everything else is normal to slightly in advance. Is she just to busy with the other stuff to talk?! DS lacked the advanced motor skills but was talking fluently at this age.
Any thoughts, please?
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First appointment with speech therapist. What to expect, please?
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DrSeuss · 03/01/2014 11:31
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