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Speech therapy success! (I think)

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Jimjams · 28/05/2003 17:06

Just spent over an hour chatting to DS1's lovely speech therapist (we see her approx every 3 to 4 months when she gives advice). She has agreed to refer him onto the head honcho for further assessment and to try and decide how to help him. She's stumped by him, understood totally why I was feeling out of my depth, and understood that he needs more input from speech and language!

Success! I was gearing up to write letters to the speech therapy service demanding more input, and it looks as if I may not have to. Could be one less battle to fight. Phew. He should be seen before September......

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tamum · 28/05/2003 17:16

Oh, that's great news Jimjams. Quite gratifying in a weird sort of way to know that it's not just you making a fuss (not that you were, you know what I mean ). Great if he can be seen by the time he's starting school, too.
Did you see the Times today? Big spread about thiomersal, I can send it to you if you want.

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Jimjams · 28/05/2003 17:24

ooh please tamum- actually don't worry- my Mum and Dad get The Times. Thanks though.

It's been quite good timing really. His language has really progressed in the last few months (since around Easter) so his speech problem has become glaringly obvious. Before they could just say that his speech was delayed in line with his language. Now it's obvious that his speech is behind his language, and not delayed but disordered. Just glad someone has listened to me at last......

Feeling a bit stunned though. Not used to being listened to!

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kmg1 · 28/05/2003 19:56

Jimjams - I am very pleased for you and ds1. Hope your assessment appointment comes through quicker than you expect.

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lou33 · 28/05/2003 21:06

Excellent news Jimjams.

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robinw · 28/05/2003 21:43

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tigermoth · 28/05/2003 21:52

jimjams, how absolutely nice to feel someone is on your side and what's more, is doing something practical for you.

Glad your son's language is improving so much - something else to feel happy about.

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willow2 · 28/05/2003 22:30

Excellent news!

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jmb1964 · 28/05/2003 22:45

That's great Jimjams - it's all to do with your obvious intelligence and commitment I'm sure, and you and your family certainly sound as if you deserve all the input you can get. ':-)'
Why can't I make these smilies work?

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tamum · 28/05/2003 22:48

Think you have to leave the noses out!

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WideWebWitch · 28/05/2003 22:52

Jimjams, it's a start isn't it? Good news!

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WideWebWitch · 28/05/2003 22:54

tamum, type : followed by ) with no spaces and you get this. If you want to do a sad face use the other bracket : then ( to get and to do a grin, type : followed by capital O to get this.

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jmb1964 · 28/05/2003 23:17

Thank you

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