New Year

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I wanted to talk about a reading book that has helped us very much. As Caleb was learning to read he was learning to talk. Caleb had problems with sh, ch, etc. Certain blends were impossible for Caleb. Sh and Ch were painful for him to learn. Even now if he gets tired it comes out wrong. I bought hooked on phonics K and first grade. It comes with a cd that you play along with a workbook. It goes over these sounds. The cd will say sh and the sound several times. Then It has a few pages of words that go with the sound. For example "Sh" has a few pages with words like ship. dish, wish, etc.... We went over sh for several months. I don't think I could have made it without the Hooked on phonics cd. We would listen to it in the car. Wonderful product. It helps with reading. But for me it helped us with speech. This is a great product to use at home with your kids as well as homework from your speech therapist.

An epedemic

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There seems to be an epedemic of speech delay all across America. I know of two other boys at church that also have speech delay. Maybe I am paying more attention. But it seems like there are more and more children with speech delays. When Caleb was born it never occured to me that he would have such a hard time learning how to talk. It is so sad that all the professionals know how to do is place a label on our children. I have put Caleb on a natural supplement called Seanol. It is good for many things. It seems to help him with concentration and memory. We have seen a differnce with his school work. Seanol is something that everyone should research and see if its something that might help you.

speech therapy products I recommend

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Merry Christmas

I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This has been one of those years. We lost my Grandpa last Febuary. We had our 11 month old cocker spaniel put to sleep. We have had a lot of family stress. But the amazing thing is that thru all this God has been with us. I love Christmas. Not because of presents. I love Christmas because of the gift God gave us many years ago. I am so thankful that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. I am glad that I am a sinner saved by grace.

Last night

Last night we went to cub scouts. Caleb got to participate in a flag raising ceremony. He was very excited. All the boys did a good job. Caleb is working on citizenship things. It is so nice to see Caleb doing so well. There were times when I didn't know if he would ever learn to talk. Last night all the boys were asked to draw a picture of ways you can help other people and then tell different ways that you could help other people. Caleb was able to do this. It brought a tear to my eye. Other people there had no idea that this would have been impossible just a few years back. I would like to encourage everyone with boys to put them in cub scouts and boy scouts. It is a wonderful program that gives good opportunities to kids.

My son Caleb

Here is a video we posted on u tube. Where you can see how my son Caleb talked at 4 years old and at 9 years old. It shows you how far we have come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_whZEx8NfT8

Will you be able to get speech therapy after Obamacare?

When my son was two years old we went to see the pediatrician. I was told not to worry and we would recheck in a few months. This went on until my son was three and then we referred to a speech therapist. It is hard today to get insurance companies to pay for speech therapy. Most insurance companies do not see the critical need to get these children verbal. I worry about what will happen if the government is able to take over our health care. There needs to be health reform but the government is not the ones to do it. The government can't even take care of their post office, public schools, or VA......... This government is spending money like their is no tomorrow. I just worry that our children will be the ones to suffer. We need to be their voice. We need to stand up and demand that speech therapy is CRITICAL to those who need it. We don't want to wait 6 months. We don't want to wait a year. We want our kids to get the medical attention they need TODAY!!!!!!!! If the government takes over our health care system. We will be taxed out the whazoos! Not to mention we will have to wait a long time to get the critical care we need today!