[bella2004]

Hello! I'm just worried about my 4 year old boy until now he can't speak in full sentences,in other words he has speech problems.although he understands us when we talk to him but sometimes he doesn't listen to me and the rest of the family. I have tried 3 sessions of speech therapist but it didn't helped him.me and my husband are taking turns in minding him in the house but he's not expose to other children of same age.please if anybody could help me in my problem please give me an advise cause its bothering me a lot and it create a conflict with my hubby at all time... thanks..

Depressed mother

[cdad]

Have you had a hearing test for your son? Has he had major problems with ear infections? You need to start with those if you haven't yet. If your son can't hear you speak clearly then him speaking clearly won't happen.

Direct eye contact when teaching speech can help as they can see your face move and see your mouth go through the motions. From there start building simple and work your way up. Ask questions too. What would you like to eat? Do you like this color? Keep them nuetral but also keep your son engauged. Look and comment on the world around you. Also reading to your child is good.

Keep us posted and welcome to AMHD.

[twinkiedooter]

Has he been tested for autism?

[bella2004]

Thanks for your advise.theresno problem with his hearing actually,referred to a speech therapist by the Gp.awaiting for it.im planning to send of my son from school and go to the playschool again because he's not ready yet.maybe he will be behind from class.