Looking at the above, please put her in Special Ed so she can get the academic support she needs. And please consider classes where you can learn about capital letters, apostrophes, ellipsis, periods and commas so you can support her education.
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Yes you should teacher knows sheās with her all day not doing it and her struggling in class is worse 
Have you thought about repeating Kindergarten?
Speaking from the experienceā¦ I was in special Edā¦ and it helped me significantly. My mom was angry when they first told her I needed to be in it because she swore up and down ānot her daughterāā¦ that I was to smart for that. I didnāt need the help. She was being ignorant and didnāt want it to effect the way it made her look having a kid in special Ed. Itās not about you guy. Why not give your child the help she needs. Also my dad never allowed my brother to be put into special Ed despite several recommendations saying he needed it and my brother struggles to graduate. So id think about your daughter and what she needs. This isnāt about you
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Iām struggling to get my son the help he needs in second gradeā¦ they have him in regular Ed with extras and heās getting 1s and 2s (bad) they say he doesnāt need the help tho cause when heās willing to heās capable. Get her the help now before you go thru the bull I am. Donāt wait till itās too late. Donāt look at it as a label who cares really what classes there in as long as their needs are being met in a good way. Even if she does end up in special Ed classes till 12th grade who is it really hurting. For lack of better words sheās special in her own way and forcing her in regular Ed classes is only going to strain you and her especially if the school sees a need for em.
My daughter usually starts there every year she usually is caught up to where she needs to be by the first quarter. at the end of the she starts to struggle again. So they will catch her up the beginning of the next school year. She just needs a little extra time. But it is such a struggle and takes a Hugh toll on her mental health when she doesnāt understand or get behind. So I feel this is better for her than having to struggle and feel crappy about herself.
They are with her throughout the day every day in school and see much more than you do. I would trust their judgment. You are the one afraid of a label. You should be concerned about her struggling and doing whatās best for her and not a label. There is nothing wrong with her for having to go into these classes. Please donāt ever let her hear you talk like that. There is nothing wrong with her, she just learns differently
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One of my daughters were in special ad for some class . She loved it so much . The next year though she was coughs up so the school didnāt put her back in special Ed. My daughter begged to be back in special Ed so I go talk to school and try to get her back in but they said she didnāt need it . So just because they put her in one year doesnāt mean sheāll always need in it. But also you can get some books from dollar tree / Walmart that you can work with her on these things also . I canāt tell you what best for her just letting u know our situation years ago . With one daughter she went after school for a couple classes
Just cause she has an iep donāt mean she has to go to the special Ed class. Mine has an iep and she get pulled out and gets the one on one for reading writing and math.
If she is only 5 I would recommend repeating kindergarten before you go that route. I actually held off with 2 of my kids and waited until 6 to start kindergarten. The one I did start at 5 did nothing but struggled. There is a big developmental leap between 5 and 6.
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No full time special ed.
I would do the IEP or try her in private tutoring for the areas sheās behind. Also, speech therapy is super important if the need is there ( talk to her pediatrician about your conversation with her teachers) . We used a private tutor (who happened to be a special ed teacher ) . We used her for three years including summers. Our son is now in high school , he is a dual immersion learner and an honor roll student. But the private tutoring was expensive and took time away from other extra curricular activities like sports. Having an IEP is not the stigma it used to be. Whatever you do, please help your baby not become frustrated with the learning process at such a young age. Reminder her that she is perfect and you are a great momma who wants whats best for her kiddos. Good luck
If she is only 5 I would recommend repeating kindergarten before you go that route. I actually held off with 2 of my kids and waited until 6 to start kindergarten. The one I did start at 5 did nothing but struggled. There is a big developmental leap between 5 and 6.
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Spend more time reading to her and letting her read to you. At least an hour a day. <3 My oldest was told she would have to be placed in SE or be retained in kindergarten. I told her teacher to give me some time & spent about an hour a day, sometimes more teaching her to read. She passed! And every year after that (we continued our routine throughout her school career) she was always on the honor roll, received straight Aās and even scholarships throughout college! <3 Just spend more quality time, patience and love and sheāll get there <3
Alysha Serres is this similar to anything going on with AJ?
I help in special education, and I also help with IEP, every child learns different. I would not consider right now doing that, meaning "labeling him"Maybe try extra help, maybe tutoring, maybe extra work from his teacher. Putting to much on him, can cause sensory disorders, and overwhelmed, or over stimulation. Just be careful, please.
As a mom with a special needs son with autism. I would want all the extra help he could get at young age.
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An IEP is reevaluated every 3 years. My son has adhd and is dyslexic. It has helped him SO MUCH he is in his second year with it (third grade) and is at or above grade level finally. He also gets OT which he loves. Some times a little one on one helps and if you handle the struggles sheās having now by the time sheās old enough for other kids to notice sheās in special classes she may not need them anymore. Special education (IEP) doesnāt mean stupid. It just means they learn in a different way/could use the extra support.
Donāt cheat you baby because of a labelā¦
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If you donāt put her in it and she falls behind would you be OK with that
I would be worried less about labels and focus more on their development. Special Ed classes are not a bad thing.
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My son struggled in elementary school with reading was always behind the other kids but excelled everywhere else. I didnāt sign the papers I took the summer and we had our own summer school reading boot camp and we worked on it everyday his sister helped my brother got involved etc. He went into 1st with stronger reading and comprehension skills but was still slightly behind the others we kept working on it thru out the year and he kept improving. Your momās right IEPās with special education classes involved are hard to get out from under once u agree to them. My nieceās gaurdian went with the schools recommendations and signed the papers that IEP followed her all the way thru high school even tho she was improving on all fronts regularly every year and could have been in reg classes they still wouldnāt budge about the IEP and reg reviews of it werenāt even reviews they just kept regurgitating the same reasons and answers they had been giving her guardian since day 1 when they introduced the IEP back in elementary school. All her improvements and progress were just ignored and chalked it up to her IEP being in place therfore in their opinion there was no need to reevaluate and remove the IEP. They should of reevaluated her yearly and I mean a real evaluation not just a regurgitation of what was said the years before and the year before that and thatās exactly what they were doing. Now here I feel it was because of the public system and schools here which are horrible on more then one level so also take in to consideration the school system and school u have her in and the staff teachers etc. Because not all schools are created equal not even public schools
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Special Ed now isnāt what it was when we were kids. They are not singled out or kept in a separate class anymore. The kids donāt even know.
I fought against it for my son for the same labeling reasons. I remember the special Ed kids being bullied when I was a kid.
It ended up being one of the best things we ever did for him and made a world of difference. The improvement in his grades was huge.
His IEP was implemented when he was in 5th grade and he didnāt even know he had one until 11th grade when I explained it to him.
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My opinion. Donāt do it unless youāve tried everything else. I let teachers and counselors push me into putting my daughter in a special Ed class in 2nd grade and I regret every bit of it. My daughter is very smart but was behind in reading. (And has IEP for speech) The class she was put into just modified everything and went really slowā¦ how is that helping? It didnāt give her anything to work toward to re-enter main stream classes. The kids in her class had severe disabilities and after talking to their parentsā¦ had no intention of transitioning to main stream classes eventually. Where as I had a goal of her eventually going back after catching up on her reading. So those classes are fabulous to modify and get kids through school and teach them at a very slow pace but to catch up to peers etc absolutely not. She lasted 2 years in that class and I pulled her. I recommend a tutor Rather than switching class types.
Why not just repeat kindergarten she may have started too soon
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This isnāt about you, your mom or what anyone else has to say, this is about your child that is behind. Yes sheās going to be in special ed classes. Sheās getting help for what she needs help with. My daughter is in special ed classes and I can tell it has helped her tremendously. Think about your daughterās wellbeing and not what everyone thinks. Good luck
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I put both my boys through kindergarten twice and it made a huge difference for both of them. Instead of SE maybe have her repeat since sheās only 5. Wish you luck in making a decision.
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It was the best decision we made for my daughter at 3 when she started recieving speech services. She is 8 now and still classified under Special Ed, the label has never made a difference other than amazing progression and growth that sheās made throughout the years that this will be her last year needing it. Itās for the benefit of your child.
If your child needs it (esp this young) def do it! If you skip it, it might snowball once she gets to higher grades.
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If she is only 5 maybe she needs another year of kindergarten
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Donāt worry! An IEP just means she needs extra help in that area and itās much different than special Ed used to be-not that thereās anything wrong with being in any special Ed. My daughter had an IEP when she was in 2nd grade and sheās now in 3rd and is in the gifted program with straight aās. All mine needed was a little help and she took off! We worked at home a lot as well 
hang in there
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If itās only reading then they can do a pull out for that subject only.
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yes, if she needs it , it may help her with her motor skills and many other things medically and non medically - yes do it for her sake - not yours
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She isnāt going to be placed in a special class. She may get pulled out of her class for extra help. The IEP just means she gets extra support. Likely, no one will know but you and the teachers.
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They canāt offer some kind of IEP with extra tutoring that doesnāt involve special ed?
I s uggest you have her tested at the Childrens hospital in Halifax,the I.W.K. That would settle the problem and will not cost you anything but time.
Let your child get the help she needs it shouldnt even be a question
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If sheās falling behind get a tutor some people do it for free.you got to be careful some schools hold them back a yr then when u bring them back they retain them a yr.my son got good grades so how do u tell a first or second grader they failed again.
My daughter is 14. She has been on an iep since 3rd grade. She has a memory processing issue and she has to work very hard to remember things sheās learned. She never has had anyone make fun of her at all. She has smaller class sizes for her math and language arts. It has helped her tremendously because she doesnāt have to compete for help in those smaller classes. the iep also helps protect them from being held back because of failing grades.
Im not saying not do it but Truly I think you could just work more with her at home with reading every night and even a tutor to work with her in areas that you canāt explain things to her in a way for her to learn. I had a tutor for my daughter which was a huge help.
Thatās my thought when she should be on a level c and sheās on an A. Itās not that far of a reading level difference, she will get there, repetition is the key. If you arenāt able to work more with her at home then I would do the class.
My worry would be how hard it would actually be for her once sheās no longer in the different class with the extra help moving further, she will have to adjust to that as well. If things get harder and she doesnt catch up then most definitely. The ālabelā on her at this age will be absolutely nothing nobody will pay attention to.
Have her repeat Kindergarten. My daughter eas just five when she started school always a struggle. But my boys we both 6 yrs old and wizzed thru. I feel that 6yrs makes a big difference in how they learned and retained. But you can do your part by working with her at home, too! 
Was in the sa.e grade 3 yrs thatās bs
My daughter has been in IEP classes since she started school. Sheās currently in 3rd grade. We are talking about placing her in general classes this coming year. She sits in on a general class for an hour a day for math because that is her strong subject. She does well with it. I would allow the classes, and if later down the line you feel sheās outgrown them, you could switch her.
Itās definitely best to get her the help now. The earlier the better. Special education is not only for those who are behind. Itās also for those who need more attention, more challenge, learn differently etc. It is NOT a bad thing
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Do it now so she doesnāt struggle later. Definitely get an iep. Donāt let your pride get in her way. I know itās hard. I have one thatās autistic and has struggled some. An iep is an awesome thing to have
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Hooked on phonics is a great program you can do with her at home ! Her reading skills will improve a great deal! You have to set time aside every day and work with her!
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If the professionals you trust to teach your child make an educated decision you should trust that decision or at the very least get a second opinion. What you should not do is label your
Own child what you should not do is hinder her education or growth because YOU are living in the stigma that āspecial education ā is some kind of way . Step away from yourself and do whatās best for your child early on so she isnāt behind before even starting
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My GD was to be placed in as well due to her poor speech development. Then covid hit and my daughter started homeschooling her. She has improved greatly on phonics apps. She is also doing above her grade work in all subjects but Math. She is so excited when she told me she could read small print books now. She is 8soon. Maybe during the summer you could do summer homeschooling to catch her up. Or a little tutorial to aid in her challenging subjects. Then test her at the end of summer and see how far sheās gotten. Maybe it can catch her up.
As a SPED teacher and SPED parent, the support she will receive is wonderful!! If she is only receiving resource support and not full pull out, I personally would recommend it! It is much easier for them catch them up. Please donāt hesitate to PM me with questions. And send me scores that you have received and I will help you
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Of course, why not give it a shot and see how it goes. Good luck
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You would be wrong not to put her in it. My husbands son could not do kindergarten work . He insisted he move forward .1 st grade he did worse . I met my husband when his son was in 4th grade . He had been promoted yearly when he clearly failed. He tested out at kindergarten level at the end of fourth grade. My husband and I went into talk to his teacher . They once again recommended putting him in special Ed to get him up to grade level by high school. They slower pace classes plus the right medication for his adhd helped him immensely. My husband tried fighting me on it. So I explained it to his son and the help he would get to help him . He wanted it and wanted to go . Listen to her teacher. Not your mother because she is wrong . Get her help now before she feels frustrated and stupid because she canāt keep up to the rest of the class. That does more harm on a childās psyche
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After he went thru 2nd the third time the teacher said he should have been put in 3rd
I told her she was the teacher and she should of. spoke up rather than my son going thru that.i was young and on assistance who was gonna listen to me.i was even told I didnāt have the education to home school.i had to go to college which I felt was a lie.
I was in special ED growing up, but I only went went needed, I was a visual learner. But to be honest without sounding hateful, most times if a teacher says it will help and she needs it, they need it and it really doesnāt matter if you feel like youāre labeling her sheās getting the help she needs
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Each school works different, but if a year or 2 of so Ed helps her you should. It will save her from falling behind later and becoming frustrated.
Most programs are pull out which means she would go for support for the subjects she needs help with and also the vocal areas she is struggling with. She would have to be very severe for her to be in an all-inclusive Sp. Ed. setting. Re-tired Sp Ed teacher and think getting help early is essential. No it is not a forever thing, might be a few years, might be longer. You have lots of say so at IEP meetings.
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My child was in a similar situation, he met his reading level for kindergarten but when he transitioned to 1st grade and they had their first test/assessment he had fallen behind from C back down to A. Most likely due to not having a structured schedule over the summer. His teacher suggested a āMulti-tier system of supportā which gave him more time in small groups with some individualized help. I was also more diligent at home about reading books or something every single day even if it was just the grocery list or the fliers his school sent home and limiting screen time. His reading level went from A to level F over the course of a month and heās on track to be at the level I, his next goal by the end of the year. I say if your child needs to help put pride and stigma to the side and get them the help. Youāll both appreciate it in the end.
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Coming from someone with a child on a IEP read between the lines on them. Make sure she has time in general education with support from a para. Also make sure of the percentage time wise she will be in both classes. My son has been on a speech IEP since 2.5 years old and the general edu teachers are the ones who donāt follow the IEP guidelines, so talk and make sure she will have support whole in the class. Socialization is key for speech and having g that additional support is what will help.
I wouldnāt do it just practice more with her at home . If u put her in it now it will be really hard to get out of later on and they will solely focus on speech which can cause her to get behind on other school topics.
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My youngest has an IEP and itās taken me 4 years to get her one. Donāt do this because youāre afraid of labels do it in the best interest of your daughter. Trust me the teachers wouldnāt suggest it if they didnāt think that it wasnāt necessary.
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Why not give her the special attention and support the teachers think she needs? It can only benefit her in the long run. Work with her thru the summer, also, and by next fall she may be further along. Good luck
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Mom son had a iep his kindergarten year an his teachers felt he has progressed enough he doesnāt need one. When he went to 1st grade he was behind an we just had him read at home. He is now current to weāre he should be.
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Whatās wrong with special Ed classes?
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Wow, how could you even want to with hold the help your child needs because she might be labeled.
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Iād put her in the classes theyāre recommending but get it in writing that if sheās doing better or at where she should be they wonāt give you a hard time taking her out. My little brother was in special Ed classes since 5th grade. He was able to graduate high school with his class & by the time he was in 11th grade he no longer needed special Ed classes.
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The best thing I can tell you when it comes to anything like this:
It. Isnāt. About. You.
You donāt like it for you.
You donāt like how it comes across to you.
You donāt like that you as a parent will have to live with the title.
You donāt like that you as a parent feel as though the teachers are accusing you of doing something wrong.
In general, I feel like these initial feelings and reactions are pretty normal.
Iāve had them myself.
But Ultimately whether to do something or not do something in regards to a child your feelings should be the next to last factor on the list.
Your child is behind.
Sheās struggling in mainstream classes.
That doesnāt make her stupid and that doesnāt mean the school thinks sheās stupid.
It means she isnāt succeeding while trying to learn the material in the same way her peers are.
That. Is. Ok.
You wonāt do her favorsā¦and you wonāt be helping her by pushing her into a mainstream first grade class for her to fall even farther behind.
Iāve got one kiddo with ADHD and autism who is only on a 504. He mostly learns the materials at the same rate as his peers. Just needs classroom accomodations.
Iāve got another kid with ADHD and SPD who is in special-ed Pre-K.
Maybe heāll stay in special Ed. Maybe he wonāt.
Weāll cross that bridge when we get to it but for now itās what he needs.
One other thing.
How you act about IEP and special Ed classes? Is how sheās going to see herself. Itās not about whether the school puts her there or not.
Itās your reactions that set the tone.
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A ālabelā wonāt hold her back, not allowing her the resources she needs will.
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Better to do it now and the IEP is to protect her and allow the teachers to work more one on one with her. My has had one since 3 years in preschool and he will be in kindergarten this fall. We updated his IEP to meet him where he is now which is better than he was then. He will most likely not need one in a few years cause he has the help now.
Yes take all the services that are offered to help your child succeed. Youāll be sorry if you donāt.
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I have had an iep sines first Grade I was in a small class for part of my day and with everyone else the rest when I got to middle school I was just placed in classes that had two teachers in them and high school I did an all year math which a lot of kids ended up in as we did semesters not trimestersā¦ my little one has autism and will be put right in to a special need class/ small class next year for kindergarten at less for my school I went to it was to always have the child get to being in a normal class but I will say I loved my special Ed classes I still got at less for a little every year as there was less kids and so much easier to learn and feel comfortable ļæ¼ļæ¼
Take all the help thatās offeredā¦
Yes please put her in Special Ed class. Nothing wrong with that. It just smaller settings and kids have more interaction with teacher. Go for it.
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My daughter is in special Ed and on IEP. The small group may do wonders for her. My daughter loves the small group. More 1 on 1.
Let me say I was very worried having her labeled. But having her labeled means the more help sheāll get. Itās better to start early versus later.
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It doesnāt hurt. My son has IEP for a speech delay. An IEP can be changed as she improves.
And as a teacher I can say that there are a lot of parents who donāt think their kids need special classes. We see them during the day and see where theyāre struggling. Let her do an IEP and watch her improve.
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They obviously have observed her this past school year enough to make this assessment and gave her a chance. Iād allow them to put her in these classes. Itāll only help her. Itāll hurt her more if you donāt allow it. Itās better that she gets these resources now. Trust me when I tell you this.
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The earlier your daughter gets the extra help she needs the better 
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My son went to school in general education but had an intervention specialist come to our home a couple times a week try focus on speech and motor skills, it worked great for him.
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When my sons were in grade 7 I was told they needed special educationā¦ And in the next year I put them in special education, but after the 1st semester, the principal said they didnāt need it, but it would be a big adjustment for them going back to the normal educationā¦ So I left them in special educationā¦ And Iām not sorry I did that. They are very well educated both with their hands and brains
Honestly, I do not believe that at her age it should be done yet. My twins were given several intervention services through 4th grade before we decided in the last couple of weeks that one of them needs special Ed services.
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IEP and 504 are specifically put in place to give children what they need, you are NOT giving her the chance to excel in school because YOUāRE worried about image. My son has had an IEP since he started school and it has been an absolute Godsend, donāt hold your daughter back bc of the ālabelā YOUāRE trying to create. Give your child the chance she deserves where itās about her and HER needs, not yours
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The pathways class (special Ed at my kids school) is absolutely amazing and they really can help kiddos catch up.
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If she needs the extra help why would you stop her from getting the help she needs because of your own feelings about labels? This isnāt about you or labels its about getting your child the extra help they need to succeed in School.
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Absolutely, Do it if the teachers feel she needs it. One of mine was held back a year in elementary school and it did wonders for her. Good luck mama.
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As a special Ed teacher, I would have them review your parental rights with you. Kids can exit special education based on data or if you no longer consent to services. There is a great website built for questions like this: www.wrightslaw.com
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My oldest was in special Ed help for speech and other things when she was 4,5 and 6. By the time she was 7 she tested out of them and she graduates high school next year. Not in special Ed.
So itās not necessarily a forever thing. And even if it wasā¦ so what? Donāt make her life harder because of your motherās thoughts of being in special Ed.
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I was in special ED k-12. Some classes i had extra help some not. I still stayed in regular classroom just had extra help as needed. Im super smart always scored the highest on my state test vs other ppl in my class that didnt have extra help. I just had to be taught a little differently. Never was embarassed abt it & im actually greatful i did have tge extra help bc it helped alot.
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Yes, follow what teachers are suggesting and be appreciative you found a great school n teachersā¦ Starting young with extra help is a BIG factor for your child. Iāve been on both sides, as a teacher and as a parent who fought for her own child n children as an advocate.
Yes, when her academic skills reach level she can progress back out but this will open so many doors n resources for you all mostly for her.
Mama this is a very good thing
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I didnāt I put my son into silvens Learning. Thirtperiod they teach your kid 1 on 1 It was excellent he went from being behind to caught up within the summer months if you can afford it I would suggest trying that with your daughter if it doesnāt work then maybe put it in there I had the same experience with special ed. My son is now working successful adult and never went to special ed. But it didnāt. But in the end you have to do whatās best for your child because every child is different
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My daughter was not reading at her grade level. Special Ed was suggested. We had an IEP & putting her into reading recovery was one of the best things we did. Yes it was Special Ed and it scared me. You have to understand, when I was in school & probably your mother as well, Special Ed was for the severely effected kids. These were the kidās that for one reason or another, werenāt going to progress in school above 4 or 5 years old mentally.
Special Ed has a much broader meaning now.
It includes any child that needs any special help (I think the schools get more $$ for kids that qualify) At any rate, donāt let a label keep your child from getting help!
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I would place her there let her try to catch up on her own pace not trying to rush her in another class and her just fall behind even more she may get to a point to where she can eventually join a regular class room.
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My son was evaluated, and put in special education after being held back in 1st grade. He is smart, but lacks the ability to focus without undivided attention. I cried when the school told me that they wanted to evaluate him for special Ed. But it was the best decision, and he is progressing better than he ever did in regular classes. He doesnāt even know heās in special education. 
Definitely accept the Aid and do not feel ashamed that they are acknowledging her unique needs early enough so that it will not hinder her education in later grades. An IEP is a blessing that focuses on making things more suitable for her level of understanding and capabilities. Like eliminating distractions, breaking up tests into smaller portions with extended time limits etcā¦ Gracefully encourages children as oppose to labels of learning disabilities. Special Ed doesnāt mean what you and your mother are illfully implying. It is giving her the opportunity to have resource assistance in a smaller group size all for her benefit.
Put her in. Also see if there are any schools around that are inclusive. This means that there is no seperate classroom for IEP. A school district I worked at was an inclusive school and they had parapros (which is what I did). I had a 6th grader. She went to all the same classes as her 6th grade peers she just did different school work. Itās amazing. That said, get her in because if she needs it then she needs it.
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Get her help! It will benefit later. Needs to catch up.
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It depends on what sheās got an IEP under. Does she have health, mental deficits thatās causing the struggles? Is just general struggles? Are they saying sheās going to be self contained in a special education classroom only or will she be pulled out with a special education teacher to work on what she needs help with? This is a really vague post to really help with bc there is t enough info. Our school tries to keep kiddos in the regular classroom as much as possible. So basing off that if they think she needs a self contained classroom then she may need it to succeed. I think you need to contact your local services and see if you can get some help from an advocate. Early interventions can make all the difference. Iād also see about having her tested outside of the school district by a specialist.
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I fought the school my son went to over them wanting him to be medicated for ADHD and putting him in sped. I took him to his Pediatrician and she directed us to a specialist that spent a few days in his class with him to see what was going on. Turns out, my son was bored and actually gifted in math and could fully read and write. If you can get your child independently tested and see if there is an actual problem or something else going on! Like his Pediatrician said, " heās just a normal child, and I wouldnāt prescribe ADHD meds to make his teacherās jobs easier!"
Iāve had and have kids on IEP and its really just extra help mine have never been in a full IEP class they just pull them out of class for extra help or thereās a teacher that comes in to just help IEP students my 2 are middle and highschool now and Iāve never seen a problem with it and I like the fact they call it IEP and not special Ed bc that makes a child feel ādifferentā
I held my son back In kindergarten and he caught up
Itās better to catch her up NOW before she gets really behind. Are you unsure because youāre in denial she needs special Ed classes? My sister in law is. She didnāt want anyone to know. Which is so sad. My daughter has autism and Iāve seen plenty of kids in her class Mainstream out with no problems when they catch up.
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Let your daughter get the extra help that she needs. My son is 10 years old, 4th grade, and in special ed for Math and Reading. He was in speech from 2 years old and graduated speech just this year. He has come so far and I canāt be more proud of my baby and who he is. It will help your daughter. Trust me.