At the age of 2.5 years old, I see some speech problem with my daughter. She has delayed speech and can only talk very few words like: “Bye”, “Wow”, “Yehey”, “Hala” and counting numbers but she cannot speak most of the words I will tell. I compared her with other kids same her age that are able to speak combinations of words already. Base on this observation, I finally decided to seek for a professional advice.
I was able to get an appointment with a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in Davao Doctors Hospital. The Doctor performs evaluation performance on my child and base on this evaluation, she advised me the following:
- Early Intervention – means keep interacting with your child by talking to her. Telling her your chores, what you are doing by starting to combine 2-3 simple words like: “Drink Water”, “Mommy go”, “Bye-bye baby” – always includes action.
- Lessen Television (maximum 2 hours per day only), computer, cellphone games that don’t have physical/people interaction to improve child’s socialization. According to the doctor, it is advisable not to introduce television with child before the age of two.
- See an Occupational Therapist. This is a professional person trained to guide your child improve behavior, focus and teaches child’s skills to do things on their own.
- See a Speech Therapist to improve child’s communication skills.
My child’s doctor also gives a recommendation letter for the therapist. You need to bring this one, because the occupational therapist will ask for this during the first evaluation meeting.
I was able to schedule twice a week met-up with an occupational therapist (1 hour a day). During our session, the therapist guides me on how to train my child at home. It includes labeling and make a fun and cooperative rules for every person at home to only speak “One language”. Aside from focusing or behavioral problem, Language confusion might also be one of the barrier why the child doesn’t express herself. Example, your child is watching English cartoons at homes, and the people surrounding her is talking tagalog, visayan and etc. There’s a tendency that a child might be confused to what they should say… and there’s a lot more tips given according to there observations…
I see some improvements of my child like when I talk, she now has eye to eye contact, which means she’s now focus with what I am saying. I believe more improvements in her developmental growth is going to happen.
So Mom’s there, if you see any delayed in your child’s speech, growth or development, always seek for a professional advice. They are trained and equip with all the screening tools needed to help your child perform well on their age.
Feel free to leave a comment if you experienced the same problem with your child. It might help and enlighten some other Mom’s too.
My son at 3 years old has speech delay. He has problem in communicating and once we do not understand him, he would cry out loud and throw some things… I’m also thinking that maybe he just simply has delayed in talking.
But after reading this, I think I’d better seek professional advice now.
Hi..my son has the same case. can you recommend a speech therapist?
Hello! You can inquire/line-up at Brokenshire Hospital Speech Therapy Area.
The Clinic is supervise by Teacher Dab. She is good!
However, minsan matatagalan ka ma-accommodate sa line-up mo kasi medyo marami talaga ang nag papa reserve ng spot…
HI! Where did you enroll po your daughter for O.T?
Hello,
Sa Brokenshire…
Im afraid my child has same case..he now..tanong ko lng where to start kng ipapacheck ko anak ko..knino ako una pupunta? Sa pedriatic neurologisr ba,or sa speech pathoñogist,or mgpapahearing test ba muna? Im from davao din po,,i wll appreciate if my ma ishare kau o irecomend where to start this.
Hi, visit ka muna sa Developmental and Behavioral Doctor para ma assist ang anak mo… then may recommendation yan na ibigay ang doctor, yun ang i follow mo…
Thank you mommy zel…sang clinic/hospital meron nyn?im from matina..my doktor kb marekomnd?
Sa Brokenshire si Doc Isaguirre. Meron din sa Davao Doc …
Mag visit ka muna sa clinic nila para palista kasi schedule schedule ang assessment nila sa anak mo… Marami kasi yan silang pasyente…
Hi po mommy zel.. May contact details po ba kayo ng doctor nyo po sa davao doc? Thanks po
Hello,
Sorry pero wala na akong current contact details sa ngayon…
Stop na kasi ako sa check-ups kasi improving na anak ko…
How much would it cost for screening or for check up?
I have a 3 1/2 yr old granddaughter who can ‘t speak , can’t understand and no eye to eye contact. Anybody who can recommend where to go . We are from davao city.
This reply may be too late na but you can go to the following developmental pediatricians:
Davao Doc: Dr. Fortuna
Davao Doc: Dr. Flavier
Brokenshire: Dr. Isaguirre
MDMRC: Dr. Kho-Bunagan
Pa appointment po kayo agad kasi halos a year after pa ang mga availability sa dami ng patients.
How much does it cost for a screening or for a check up?
This reply may be too late na but you can go to the following developmental pediatricians:
Davao Doc: Dr. Fortuna
Davao Doc: Dr. Flavier
Brokenshire: Dr. Isaguirre
MDMRC: Dr. Kho-Bunagan
Pa appointment po kayo agad kasi halos a year after pa ang mga availability sa dami ng patients.