Does Child Have a Serious Speech Problem?

My daughter is just 4. When she talks fast, she frequently can't seem to find the right word to say. Then she throws herself on the floor and is inconsolable for a while. Also, when she starts to say some words, she hesitates and is almost doing what I would call stuttering.
Recently, she was evaluated by the public school's speech therapist, who said there were no serious problems. I believe the therapist said this because of limited funding for therapy. What is the next step? -- Speechless
Answer: You should have your child's speech evaluated by a speech language pathologist. Take these results to the school if the pathologist believes there is a serious speech problem requiring therapy and ask for a re-evaluation, as your child may be eligible for free speech therapy.