Mixed Expressive/Receptive Learning Disorder (MERLD)?

[xxjustakidxx]

hardworking_mom:

Hi,


Wonder if anyone has heard of the above-mentioned language disorder? Ds(7 yrs old) has been diagnosed by KK doc with this \"name\" during the yearly review. I only saw this term in the letter addressed to any new speech therapist he is supposed to visit as the KK Cdu speech therapist only assist children up to 6 years old.

When I was in Primary 1, I recieved the letter as well. I didn't go for it, because I was just hesitant to interact and was nonchalant about normal work. I was from China as well, so the teacher saw me as anti social (exception for chinese teacher)

Now, I'm in an IP school. To be exact, HCI.

[hardworking_mom]

After 6 years old, we have to seek speech therapy from other organisations, e.g. society for physically disabled SPD, SGH(minimum subsidy compared to kK rates), Mount Alvernia, etc). Mine is now attending SPD, about $60+/session.

[tilinday]

cluelessmom:

Hi, hardworking_mom, maybe u can find out more at this link

http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/Mixed-receptive-expressive-language-disorder.html
I think it's good to seek a second opinion too..all the best...

Hi clueless mom, I read the link you gave and I think my 3-yr old has this disorder. Though he does not have any problems with understanding instructions, he is unable to express himself and resorts to hitting us in frustration when we can't figure out what he's trying to say

We have been to an OT and ST at NUH CDU. Both of them don't really think my son's condition is critical, although i did sign him up for 4 sessions with the ST which will only start in June :roll: I would like to know if there are any speech therapists who can work at home with us on a more regular basis than just once weekly, coz I think that's more effective and would probably see results faster.

Cheers!

[cluelessmom]

Hi tilinday,


Since u mentioned tat ur son has been assessed by both PT and ST at NUH and deemed non-critical, perhaps he may be just a late bloomer. If u r still concern abt his speech development, perhaps u may wish to consider going for parent training programmes/session (nt sure if NUH offers the programme bt I think some of the private centres does) so tat u can work with him on a daily basis instead of getting a ST to work with him at home.

[Blobbi]

Hi tilinday,


What cluelessmom says makes a lot of sense. If you’re interested, I can PM you the name of a speech therapist my friend’s kid goes to. This is not a home service - you have to go to the clinic. And it’s not cheap - definitely more expensive than what the government hospitals charge per hour.

I know of some people who work with their own kids after taking training sessions for certain learning disabilities, and the results have been spectacular because of the intensity and frequency of the sessions.

Good luck!

[LJHLJH]

Del