To want to punch this school mum in the face?!

[bambisims]

So.. background dd had a speech problem diagnosed at 2. She's now six and you pretty much wouldn't know she had a problem. Almost there, but it was a long slog she went to a specialist school for a while etc.

Ds also now unfortunately has been put forward for speech therapy. He's 2, 3 in august. A mum at dd school today day asked when ds would be going to school. I answered next year all being well.

She asked what I mean I said 'well depending on how his speech comes on as technically we could delay to the following year until he is CSA. She then laughed (a full belly laugh) and said 'well clearly it's not coming well at the moment'

I was just like 😳 just because it's not a physically disability why would someone think I would just laugh along it's bloody awful seeing your children not being able to express themselves, get frustrated etc.

What a twat.... I'm cross I didn't tell her off I just didn't really say anything!!

[bushtailadventures]

I'll hold your coat, and the school bag, I'll even cheer loudly while you wallop her!!

My youngest dd was severely speech delayed and went to a S&L nursery and school, I got comments from a mum about how she was obviously ignored because of her older siblings, and I should work on including her more.I went home and cried, we had tried so hard with her, and making me feel like shit was obviously a massive help.

[bambisims]

Juicy I would talk to his 'outiside help' he's having whatever agencies he's accessing m. They'll know best (well ish you know best but you know what I mean) dds 'only' problem was speech so she went to a mainstream school with a specialist speech unit. It was amazing and pushed her on so much and nows she's back in local school. Listen to your gut I'm sure you know best!

[PowerPantsRule]

bambisms - what IS it about speech therapy that brings out twattery? My dh had a speech issue, as you say it can be genetic...ds started having therapy when he was three and now is 11 - he is on Grade Three Drama and Singing and doing so well! Just to give you some hope to take away that horrid woman's comment.

Also, singing REALLY helped him - don't know if that is generally known?

[bambisims]

Bushtail. People are judgemental twats. I've worked in nurseries and schools and 9/10 the parents have no bearings on their dcs speech etc. It's just sods bloody law...

[JuicyStrawberry]

That's fantastic about your dd Do you think your ds will benefit from going to the same school?

I'm going to speak to ds's paediatrician about it to see what her opinion about it is. Thankyou

[bambisims]

Thanks powerpants. Dd loves singing and always sounded 'normal' when singing even when her speech was very distorted so that's very interesting actually!

[lolalotta]

Nothing shocks me after a fellow nursery mum told me how much she hated scars and how disgusting they were whilst I was cradling my 8 week old baby who had just had life saving open heart surgery. I'll never forget how she crinkled her nose in distaste at her. Sorry OP, some people are unbelievable.

[littlebillie]

Ignore it, remember just because they have children the same age they won't always been your friend or be kind. I could write a book about things what people have said to me. The speech will come, my son had problems and he is absolutely chatty now.

[bambisims]

Lola that's fucking awful

[bambisims]

Thanks littlebillie

[BoogleMcGroogle]

YANBU. She's clearly a plonker. DS is five and has difficulties similar to your DD, he's also at a S&L unit at the moment. One of the lessons I've learned is that having a child with additional needs means you get a fascinating insight into some seemingly normal people at their worst. The ignorance, insensitivity and smugness are ugly to behold.

But remember, and I'm sure that you've experienced this too, you also sometimes get to see the very best of people. There's a special place in my heart for DS's endlessly patient swimming teacher, my mum who has kept us smiling and strong, a random Rabbi at a wedding and a particularly lovely Polish plumber whose understanding and kindness was worth his call- out charge alone.

Forget that stupid woman and remember all the folk around him who love and want the best for your little boy.

[chocolateworshipper]

violence is acceptable when the MN jury vote for it.

I see you have offers to hold your coat. I offer to drive the get-away car

[Spudlet]

Now now. Lamping her won't help. [shakes head sadly]

What you need to do is kick her just below the kneecap, which should cause a dislocation. Far nastier [nods sagely]

Ds is 18 months old and hasn't said a word yet, so unless there's a great leap I reckon we might be heading for speech therapy too. I talk to him and sing to him all the time, but although I can see he understands, he just isn't giving anything back yet. Your ds will get there in his own time though I'm sure - they're just taking the scenic route.

[bambisims]

Boggle you deserve that for your wonderful portray of my dds life! So true! Thank you and hope your ds comes on leaps and bounds with his speech

[bambisims]

Spud

[Screwinthetuna]

Cheeky bitch

[pigletpie29]

YANBU

[Mulberry72]

Cheeky fucker (her not you obvs)

YWNBU to slap her chops for her!

[bambisims]

Lady... I know judgement by children can't be helped but their parents answers can! So frustrating!!

[ElleMcElle]

Oh lolalotta! WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?!

[CookieDoughKid]

Oh god she sounds like a right chav. No manners at all.

[Teutonic]

Well, isn't that nasty bitch and others like her blessed to have such perfect bloody kids hey. What an absolute immature dicksplash.
If she says anything again just ask her how well she thinks she would be speaking with a mouthful of broken teeth. You did well to keep your hands off her, I would have punched her till my own arm fell off!

I hope the speech therapy continues to be a success.



Edited to add. After coats and bags have been held and getaway cars have been driven, I'll give you all an alibi. You were all at mine having wine and pringles. 😀

[PickAChew]

She needs tact therapy.

I'll trip her up if she tries to lunge back at you.

[Getoutofthatgarden]

Cheeky feckin bitch! I am so outraged on your behalf,what the hell is wrong with some people. When my DD was at nursery a few years ago, her teacher called me in for a meeting. She said DDs speech was awful, the worst in the nursery..half of the children in here are attending speech therapy and she's worse than all of them etc, questioning me why she's not attending speech therapy. I left in tears, feeling like the worst mother on the planet.

I knew she was a late talker but wasn't too worried about it, she was 3(nearly 4) at the time and knew lots of words but didn't really talk in sentences much. Anyway, she insisted on referring DD for speech therapy, fair enough says I.

4 months later the appointment came through, DD had started school by this stage and her speech had improved dramatically, all by itself. Attended appt. Speech therapist did the assessment, told me she didn't know why DD was referred, she even had some sounds that were quite advanced for her age. DD NEVER stops talking now, EVER