tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641518796258733974.post3642839580483430261..comments2023-12-30T10:20:55.655-08:00Comments on Unexpected Lessons: Expressive LanguageMohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10083710958029714414noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641518796258733974.post-560399513949829942010-02-24T12:32:31.834-08:002010-02-24T12:32:31.834-08:00I have to agree that talking...real talking is som...I have to agree that talking...real talking is something that I long for. I think that it is the easiest way we connect, get to know our children. And when that is not there, we are left to fill in the gaps. Assuming what they may be wanting, needing or trying to express to us. We are left wondering how they process their world.<br />Little voices are the best and we make due to the little sounds that we get.Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15555534020752164137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641518796258733974.post-86566818292629207342010-02-23T21:36:12.073-08:002010-02-23T21:36:12.073-08:00I SO relate to this post in every single way. This...I SO relate to this post in every single way. This is without question the hardest thing for us and the most heart-wrenching for me. I adore listening to children's voices and it amazes me what they think of and what comes out of their mouths sometimes! I know Chloe has those cute things going on in her mind and it breaks my heart that I don't get to hear them. But like Oia she is expressive and I do know what she wants/needs most of the time. We will never give up and I'm so glad I have your friendship and know that you truly understand. Thank you!!!Tara Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445133464180170403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641518796258733974.post-5975971144530645742010-02-20T20:10:04.736-08:002010-02-20T20:10:04.736-08:00Candace and Ellen,
Thank you for the kind and upl...Candace and Ellen,<br /><br />Thank you for the kind and uplifting words. If we only had a magic ball...but I guess that would just spoil the thrill of the ride on this special day-to-day journey wouldn't it? <br /><br />Ellen, I'll check out the PROMPT technique and run it by our ST. I'm very interested in change or new approaches in this area. <br /><br />Thanks again ladies. Hugs to Max and Faith.Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083710958029714414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641518796258733974.post-7922927843575738622010-02-20T19:59:08.822-08:002010-02-20T19:59:08.822-08:00Hey, Mo. Let me just say, it is AWESOME that Oia i...Hey, Mo. Let me just say, it is AWESOME that Oia is able to eat so well and sip from a cup. And that her receptive language is so good. In my unprofessional opinion, that bodes really well for speech development. Because, as you know, a good part of that is how well her little tongue can move. She may have neurological issues, but at least she doesn't have tongue-muscle issues, like Max! <br /><br />I will echo what Candace says which is, it's hard to have patience, but you just don't know—so have hope! Max at 7 does not have speech like you or I know it, but he has a bunch of words, he has a device, and he makes his needs known. We have grown into his abilities. I am happy with his progress, I accept (more or less) that he won't talk like me, but that is OK. Because overall, he is bright, and doing well, and I am so grateful for that.<br /><br />Mo, trust me, all that said, I know exactly how you feel. It is so hard not knowing. But, and I'm not just saying this, those are some great signs. Have you ever spoken with a speech therapist about the use of the PROMPT technique? http://www.promptinstitute.com/Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641518796258733974.post-61542590433021073762010-02-18T17:38:43.596-08:002010-02-18T17:38:43.596-08:00Mo, my heart aches for you as I read this post. I ...Mo, my heart aches for you as I read this post. I have been on that boat for six long years. At first it was agonizing...wondering, waiting, praying, bargaining. But as time went on acceptance came to our house. We came to accept that Faith understood us, she could play and do lots of things that they never said she would do. BUT speaking was not one of them. She made sounds but nothing close to words except repetitive "dada" sounds. Then after 5 and a half years, this summer she started trying to talk! She can approximate over 50 words (words we understand but most people don't). My point in telling you this is, as you know, it is so subjective when/if kiddos like Oia and Faith do things. It all happens when we think we have given up. Maybe she will maybe she won't. But I bet in a year or two she might suprise you. I came to the conclusion that, although I wished Faith would talk, if she didn't I could live with it. I knew what she wanted and she knew what I told her. Even now, her therapists always remind me that often kids like her do develope "some" words they often do not develope true complex language skills and requiren the use of aug. comm. devices. Faith still primarily uses ASL to communicate with people outside of our family and that's ok with me. I know the waiting is the most painful part. HUGS...Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04201448627487443779noreply@blogger.com