my child is shy

My child has speech problems but is very shy and I don’t think she will talk if we take her to see a speech pathologist.

Speech pathologists are very skilled at engaging children through the use of games and fun activities.

HINT

• Prepare your child for their initial speech pathology session by telling them that you are taking them to a fun place where they will play games, look at pictures and read books. Try not to focus on “testing” aspect.
• Most children leave the speech pathologist with huge grins on their faces!