Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Delay

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• published: 06 May 2009
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This is a video I took of my son to show an example of a child with Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Delay and Phonological Delay. Christian (my son) will be 4 yrs old in less than a month, and was diagnosed with both of these delays a year ago shortly after he turned 3. Back then he could hardly talk at all and couldn't name objects when asked what they were. For instance, his speech pathologist asked him to show her the window, and he couldn't even point out the window. He isn't able to pronounce letters that other kids his age are able to. Also, he doesn't understand a lot of things people say to him like other kids his age would...such as simple questions or instructions. He has now been in speech therapy for 1 yr now, as well as preschool, and has progressed SO much. However, as you can see in the video, he still trouble with his ABC's and understanding spoken language. Notice in the video how he doesn't understand the simple questions I am asking him or follow simple instructions, and still can't recite his ABC's by himself. He also still has alot of trouble with colors. I hope this video can be helpful to others who are having trouble identifying whats wrong with their child's speech. I was at a complete loss in the beginning but I always knew something was wrong when he didn't seem to understand what I was saying to him. Early intervention is the key, and I absolutely LOVE Christian's speech therapy team that's working with him. He has come such a long way!