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She isnt "refusing" to speak although I believe she has the ability to do so, most of her life has been just me, her mum & brother and i think she realizes she can get what she wants without it. Kind of like a "hold" if i do speak i get a reward, im probably losing my mind but its how it feels at times.
Speech Therapy has been recommended, were currently awaiting the referral before we can progress it but its a definate thing we'll try. I've also spoken with her pre-school teachers and they have all agreed to monitor her speech, encourage & note her development. As this has caused her to become withdrawn from the other children in group play.
It sounds like the preschool teachers are willing to help - and it sounds like preschool - and getting around other people on a regular basis is a good step to take.
It'll be interesting to see what the speech therapist says.
I'm in work at the moment and i've got more charts of the internet and printed them out, i've tried rewarding her in the past but i need to try something. is their anything i havent tried you can recomment?
Thanks very much by the way. I have to leave now but i'll check back in the morning :) Thanks again
Have you ever heard of Selective Mutism? This is an anxiety disorder whereby the child is so stressed she is unable to speak in environments which the child perceives to be unsafe. Toilet and sleeping issues (as well as temper tantrums) are very common with this disorder. The fact she does not use her brother's name, is withdrawn at school, and also that she is biting her fingers are "red flags". I might suggest you check the website "selectivemutism.org" for information to see if this might fit your child. If this is the problem, speech therapy will not help. One more question - is she speaking to the teacher and the other children at school or in the playground or to neighbours, etc.?
If you think this might be the problem, please let me know - I've had a lot of experience in this area and can help.
When you say the doctor advised speech therapy, does that mean she's going to speech therapy on his recommendation, or have you not tried that yet.
That sounds like a good first step.
Best wishes.
Speech Therapy has been recommended, were currently awaiting the referral before we can progress it but its a definate thing we'll try. I've also spoken with her pre-school teachers and they have all agreed to monitor her speech, encourage & note her development. As this has caused her to become withdrawn from the other children in group play.
It'll be interesting to see what the speech therapist says.
Best wishes.
Thanks very much by the way. I have to leave now but i'll check back in the morning :) Thanks again
If you think this might be the problem, please let me know - I've had a lot of experience in this area and can help.