DS has been receiving NHS speech therapy for quite a while but it is about to come to an end. He has worked so hard and his speech has improved so much. I'm really proud of him. He can now be understood by most people without too many problems. His speech is very immature though compared to his friends. He makes lots of guttural sounds when he talks and doesn't form all of his letters clearly, although he can be understood. It hit me like a slap in the face the other day that people judge him on his speech and assume he is younger/less able than he is. Is there anything I can do to help him? A friend has suggested elocution lessons but I don't know anyone who has ever had them.
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