Welcome to NLT(www.latetalking.org).
This list is a support for parents of latetalkers or speech delay with
some or all traits of latetalker listed in the book Late Talking Children
by Thomas Sowell. This book is not a peer reviewed study but a helpful
book for parents of misdiagnosed late talkers.
To our best ability we get guidance from reputable professionals.
This list does not serve the needs of parents of children correctly
diagnosed with PDD.
Discussions are for improving language for late talkers or speech delay
and how to find a responsible professional.
This list does not serve those discussing vaccinations,diets,
sensory therapies , or knowingly accepting false diagnosis for insurance
or school services. We follow Clinically reputable diagnostics/DSM/IV.
Child can be good with puzzles, maybe know letters and numbers early,
Interactive, good with computers or turning on mechanical objects.
To know more, please go to www.latetalking.org or read Latetalking
Children by Thomas Sowell.
Here parents ARE and will be able to discuss their problems, concerns,
and dissatisfaction with the over diagnosing done by various systems,
such as speech therapists, doctors, schools, etc.
Parent's choice helping with speech through parent or another source is
to be respected.
Our goal is correctly done evaluations according to DSM-IV and by
experienced professional clinicians.
Behavioral observation by nature is difficult and discerning this is a
challenge.
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