rockergirrl responded April 25, 2008 at 12:46AM

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How old is she?
My son (age 6) had this problem but with the letters T, G & K. One year of speech services at his school and he has been corrected. He stuttered and had this articulation issue from a young age but since he didn't outgrow it by the time he hit kindergarten they recommended speech services. I was nervous about it but now so glad I did it. Both the stuttering and the articulation issues are gone.

  dustbunny responded April 25, 2008 at 1:06PM

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wondering the same thing...my 9yo has a slight lisp (not too noticable, S only) but I'm wondering if I should have him see a speech person. rockergirl, it worked for you? maybe I'll try

  LatteMommy responded April 25, 2008 at 6:25PM

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In her speech that is the only thing off. She (trust me) has NO stutter problem or slurring or hesitation or lisp. She has a very good vocabulary and pronunciation of words but the letter F is the only thing that gives her difficulties. The Pediatrician said she would out grow it, but I'm thinking school will help.
At least if she says that bad four letter word it won't be that bad...(I'm looking on the positive side) LOL.
I'm trying the mirror thing now, we'll see how that goes.

  rockergirrl responded April 25, 2008 at 6:58PM

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You don't need to have a lisp or stutter to see a speech pathalogist. Articulation issues is something they see kids for. My son has incredible vocabulary but he just happened to never outgrow mixing up the T, G & K sounds. If she is under 4 I would say keep waiting to see if she outgrows it but if by kindergarten she hasn't I would ask to see if she is eligible for help. They know all the right ways to help clear it up and I am sure it could get cleared up quickly.

  DianaR responded June 8, 2008 at 12:31AM

  

You should keep doing what you have been, but don't add anything.

If her problem is enough to interfere with her schooling and socialization, the school can suggest somethings that can help, and may offer time with a speech professional during the school week.

Her transition into a formal classroom will be trying enough. Adding more things, at home, to try to correct her speech before she starts school, may add a burden that she might not weather well.

  matty39 responded June 16, 2008 at 11:24AM

  

You posted this back in April so I am wondering how much progress she has made since then. How old is she?

My youngest will be 3 and is speech delayed and we're thinking of having him evaluated by a speech therapist. If your daughter is only mixing up the letters "f" and "s" and is under the age of 5 or 6, she may develop out of it on her own. My oldest used to mix up "b" and "v" alot and didn't fully master it until 6 or 7.