{"id":45704,"date":"2019-05-15T08:01:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T13:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=45704"},"modified":"2019-05-15T08:01:44","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T13:01:44","slug":"%ef%bb%bffhsus-csd-department-provides-warning-signs-tips-for-better-speech-hearing-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=45704","title":{"rendered":"\ufeffFHSU\u2019s CSD Department provides warning signs, tips for Better Speech, Hearing Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, Fort Hays State University\u2019s Herndon Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic encourages parents to learn the signs of trouble for May\u2019s Better Hearing and Speech Month.

FHSU\u2019s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders encourages parents and caregivers to learn the signs and seek an evaluation if they have concerns about their child\u2019s ability to communicate.

\u201cDevelopment of strong communication skills is extremely important, and parents anxiously await their child\u2019s first words,\u201d says an information bulletin from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

\u201cYet, common misconceptions remain. One is that children generally \u2018grow out\u2019 of speech or language difficulties, but unfortunately this mistaken impression too often delays treatment.\u201d

Speech and language disorders are evaluated and treated by speech-language pathologists. Speech is the ability to produce speech sounds using the mouth, lips and tongue, while language is the ability to use and put words together, and to understand others\u2019 words.

Difficulties in speech may include the child saying sounds the wrong way, repeating sounds and words, or is difficult to understand. Difficulties in language may include difficulty understanding questions, following directions or naming objects. Early speech and language treatment sets a child up for future school and social success.

\u201cGood communication skills are critical, helping with behavior, learning, reading, social skills and friendships,\u201d says the ASHA bulletin. \u201cIt is much easier, more effective, and less costly to treat speech and language disorders early, and May is a great time to educate parents on this important point.\u201d

Warning signs to watch for in young children, as suggested by the Herndon Clinic:

\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Does not babble (4 to 7 months).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Makes only a few sounds or gestures, like pointing (7 to 12 months).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Does not understand what others say (7 months to 2 years).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Says only a few words (12 to 18 months).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Says p, b, m, h and w incorrectly in words (1 to 2 years).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Words are not easily understood (18 months to 2 years).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Does not put words together to make sentences (1.5 to 3 years).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Says k, g, f, t, d and n incorrectly in words (2 to 3 years).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Produces speech that is unclear, even to familiar people (2 to 3 years).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Repeating first sounds of words, like \u201cb-b-b-ball\u201d for \u201cball\u201d (any age).
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Stretching out sounds such as \u201cffffffarm\u201d for \u201cfarm\u201d (any age).

Warning signs in school-aged children:<\/strong>

\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Has trouble following directions.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Has problems reading and writing.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Does not always understand what others say.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Is not understood by others.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Has trouble talking about thoughts or feelings.

Tips for parents from the Herndon Clinic to encourage a child\u2019s communication development:

For young children:<\/strong>

\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Talk, read and play with your child.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Listen and respond to what your child says.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Talk with your child in the language that you are most comfortable using.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Teach your child to speak another language, if you speak one.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Talk about what you do and what your child does during the day.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Use a lot of different words with your child.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Use longer sentences as your child gets older.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Have your child play with other children.

For elementary-aged children:<\/strong>

\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Have your child retell stories and talk about their day.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Talk with your child about what you do during the day. Give them directions to follow.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Talk about how things are the same and how things are different.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Give your child chances to write.
\u00b7 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Read every day. Find books or magazines that interest your child.

\u201cAlthough treatment ideally begins early \u2013 in the toddler years \u2013 it is never too late to get treatment,\u201d said Breanna Taylor, assistant clinical coordinator of the Herndon Clinic and an instructor in the CSD Department. \u201cThe large majority of parents report significant improvement after treatment.\u201d

For more information, visit http:\/\/IdentifytheSigns.org<\/a> and www.asha.org\/public<\/a>.

To schedule an assessment, contact FHSU\u2019s Herndon Clinic at 785-628-5366 or email infoslp@fhsu.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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