The meeting with the speech therapist went well. Instead of the meltdown I was dreading, the only tears that were shed was when the therapist left. He likes her. A lot and that’s going to help loads. And he’s been pretty calm for the most part for the rest of the day as well. It’s always a good day when I get to remain in my position as narrator and don’t have to resort to donning the not-so-shiny armor of our hero’s knight errant.
Today’s meeting consisted mostly of a bit of time playing. I’m sure there is a madness to this method, but I’ve yet to figure out what it is. I will however, be doing the same with him until next week, as well as trying to follow some of the other suggestions given.
One of the best is that we should get pictures of his favorite foods and print them on a piece of paper (I’m saying we laminate!). This hsould be somewhere he can reach it. Then when he wants something, he can point to the paper to let us know what it is. I like this idea. I like it a lot.
So as far as the battle with silence goes, we’ve entered the fray, but we’ve not seen much progress. Of course , I didn’t expect any after the very first visit, either. These things take time and patience and perseverance are the weapons of choice in this battle. I have enough in reserve, I think.
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I’m so glad that the first session went so well! I have seen little books of picture laminated and with one of those big rings looped through holes in the top so they can carry it with them!
Judy,
if I let him run around with it he’d just eat it. I think putting it on the fridge door is probably the best option.