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Two local speech professionals are planning a special presentation for people who think their children may have a speech or language problem, or who are worried about a delay in their children's speech.

At this meeting, families or caretakers of children with speech or language problems will have the opportunity to discuss their thoughts with the professionals. They will also learn more about the problem and will be able to share their experiences with others in a similar position.

Pre-school and primary teachers will also gain useful knowledge and learn to recognise the telltale signs of children who may have a speech/language problem. Awareness, early diagnosis and correct therapy are all indicators of a good prognosis.

Please support this evening. There is no charge, just your time. The aim is for the community to share and exchange ideas on this theme and thereby help more children enter primary education having reached their speech milestones.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14 June at 18:30.

The venue is the Overstrand civic centre auditorium. Seating is limited, so please phone Melanie on (028) 313-1669 (office hours) or Estelle 082 926 0132 (after hours) to reserve your place.

Having your child diagnosed with a speech/language disorder can be very frightening. It might be that your child?s teacher has suggested that he/she is behind other children in that age group.

Perhaps family or friends have noticed he is not as chatty as other children. Above all, you have a niggling feeling something is not right. What does this mean and how will it affect his or her future?

Language is the basis of everyday life and without it we flounder. A child who has little or no use of spoken language faces many difficulties, which will hinder his learning. Frustration often leads to anger, which in turn shows itself in the child?s behaviour.

His loved ones and peers often misunderstand a child with such issues. The earlier a child is helped to cope and overcome his disorder, the better the outcome.

There are many types of speech/language disorders with many causes. Each one is different and unique, as is your child.

While some speech/language problems are resolved in time, others may need intensive and very specific therapy.

Surprisingly there are still a great number of children entering primary education that have significant speech/language problems. These will, without doubt, negatively affect his ability to learn as he progresses through his school career.

Denial is a natural reaction when your child is first diagnosed. Unfortunately this denial often stops the child from receiving help, with the parents adopting a “wait and see” approach.

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