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Mama with a 15-month-old –
I’m sorry your doctor keeps repeating your little girl is behind. I’d be most upset that there is no solution being offered. My son had a speech delay. We went in for our 15-month appointment and she immediately submitted a referral for an evaluation. At this age he still wasn’t calling me mama. (Of course, he said Dada!) In my state of Ohio, the doctor can refer or the family can self-refer. Ours is called Bright Beginnings and they serve children up until age 3. Don’t wait, it took a couple of months post-evaluation to get regular speech services. I can happily say that our son “graduated” out 2 months ago and he’s turning 2.5 years old.

Call your doctor and ask for the referral so the experts can determine if she has needs. I promise it was the best thing we did. If your doctor won’t do it, self-refer and then find a new pediatrician.

She will be just fine! You’re doing a great job, mama. ❤️