Anita Bower

My 11 yr. old son has some minor speech problems (bad habits) and goes to
speech therapy once a week. We practice at home about 4 times a week. He
was making excellent progress unti we took a vacation and didn't practice
for several weeks. He has lost some of the skills he had acquired and is
not making much progress. His main problem is with "s." He sticks his
tongue out between his teeth when he says it. He needs to practice not
doing so.

I think the problem is that he's not trying. He doesn't seem to perceive
there is a problem,though now that he's regressed adults have a hard time
understanding him.

My question is "how can I help motivate him?"

I have decided I will no longer interpret what he says to adults. My idea
is for him to experience their not understanding him so he realizes he has
a problem.

Any other ideas?

Thanks,

Anita
Homeschooling Mom
Nottingham, PA

"There are many will claim to tell you what is due from you, but only one
who can shear through the many, and reach the truth. And that is you, by
what light falls for you to show the way." Brother Cadfael in "The Devil's
Novice" by Ellis Peters.