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Change in speech - help!

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Hi - my son is 3 1/2 and on the spectrum. He was recently diagnosed and has started speech and OT. In the past few weeks his speech has changed. He used to say "I want milk." Now he says "I want mi- milk." Basically for every noun - he pronounces the first part and then says the word - do yo think this has to do with getting speech and they are articulating the words for him?? Am I describing this right for everyone to understand?? I'm feeling like this is just another thing to worry about with him (add it to the ongoing list!) Can anyone offer any encouragement? Thank you!!!!
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Sorry - I think this got posted twice :)
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sounds like he is practicing the way he is taught, meaning, in speech that is how they teach him, dont worry, he will get the hang of it. i see adam looking in the mirror sounding out words, the funny thing he does is he will put a finger over his lips when he says some words, like the sp therapist teaches him to do. after he gets better at saying it he stops. even though your son already could say some words he will still re-learn different parts of speech. its a process, but if it makes you feel better talk to the therapist about your concerns. good luck!
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Hi
I think he is practicing too.
Really pronouning the M's ask his speech what they are working on. Im glad hes talking!!
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You might be right. He might just be over-enunciating. However just because he has Autism doesn't mean he won't develop a stutter. Common for boys at that age and often goes away with no speech intervention at all. Don't point it out to him,will only make the situation worse. Good for him and for your therapist for increasing his speech!
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mmm.... i think it is called something like semantic pragmatic speech. usually found in aspergers, where they will repeat the first sylable of a word, or even start the whole sentence over and over if interrupted. dont quote me on this- check it out! but i have 2 nephews who always say the foirst syllable twice!
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I think Jordan was about 7 when he started doing this. He was still developing language at the time, and it lasted maybe a year. I was just happy that he said anything!
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts. It really helps!!!!
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They call this" Tap Touch Speech" What they do is have your child tap each part of the arm when sounding out the words. If he can already say the words, this may misrepresent a stutter. My son stutters , mostly when he is excited or nervous, just pay attention and hopefully he is just utilizing the sounding outt of words.
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I'll watch for this - thank you :)
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