Hey Sweetie,
I just want to say regular ed. teachers are NOT trained to listen to a child’s speech patterns or impediments. And preschool teachers are often not even certified teachers with degrees (although they can be) so I wouldn’t count on them. A speech therapist within the district will be the one that is trained and has the knowledge you are seeking.
Having several years experience, I can always refer a child that I feel has a speech difficulty but there was not one single class I took that trained me in speech. Speech therapists are highly trained and we often have a shortage of them.
Little L didn’t talk for her first couple of years (is that the problem or ?) and when I took her to the pediatrician, Sweet Pea entered the room with us. EVERY question the Dr. asked of Little L was answered by Sweet Pea before Little L could speak! He looked at me and said, “There is your problem!” And of course, once she got around other kids and Sweet Pea wasn’t there to talk for her, she did indeed begin talking!
Email me, ok?
Loveyou,
Auntie M