Hello Sara

I am 33 years old. I too was born with a cleft palate
and had to have speech therapy. Mostly what they told
my mom was to have me keep talking and practice alot
at home singing,games,homework. Try and make it as
fun for your son as you can. If you have a pet have
him read to the pet or to you. I'm sorry that he
feels so angry but as he grows hopefully he will see
that no one is perfect and that if he likes history he
could look up books or on the web people in history
that have struggled but overcame. Have faith and
trust that the Lord will guide you and your son. I
know I wouldn't have made it without that for a loving
mom. Your son has the mom part. Good luck.

Cathy


--- Sara <saracarter69@...> wrote:

> My name is Sara, 2 of my kids were born with
> Sticklers along with the
> cleft palates and small jaws. My son is almost 9,
> and my daughter is
> almost 5. I'm just curious if anyone elses children
> have really severe
> speech impediments? My sons is really bad, and hes
> been in speech
> therapy for 7 years. Hes also had to orchea (sp?)
> surgeries to try and
> help with it, but neither one has worked. Just
> wondering if anyone has
> any ideas on how I can help him, hes so angry
> because of it.
> Thanks so much.
> Sara
>
>




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