My son had speech and fine motor delays and received speech therapy and occupational therapy through elementary school. For him it wasn't just a slow start; his delays were ongoing and did affect his progress in school and outside of school. The greatest focus for him was on using his language to express what he was thinking and needed. By the time he hit middle school, most of the speech issues were more under control. They did continue to monitor him through middle school.

If it doesn't seem to be affecting him in school or out, it sounds like services probably aren't necessary. It is good for them to keep monitoring him as he goes through the next year or so. As school becomes more challenging, different issues might emerge.