Speech is more than just saying words. It is having the tongue in the right spot, the brain triggering so many things to do, the practice, the mimicking, and so on.
Eli has qualified for speech. But you say- he is not even two? Well, folks, my son doesn't even point or try to mimic what he wants or tries to tell us. He just cries and cries and cries.
He hears us, and he can easily go get a toy and bring it to us or put a toy in this toy chest when we ask him to pick up, but he can't point and even grunt.
We will be finding out more in the next few weeks, but I am just thankful that we can get started a bit sooner with Eli's speech.
3 comments:
It must be so confusing to have to go through this again. It really is easier to have your toes in the water to know kind of what to look for when it comes to this journey. I know that you understand that early intervention helps so much when it comes to speech and language development. Just understand that you guys really are showing that you are wonderful parents by noticing this stuff and then acting on it. I have been told numerous times that most people who work with kids with special needs don't see parents who care or who are even pro-active in helping their children gain skills. We are in the minority. The reason you don't hear from those parents is that they don't use their voice. Keep doing what you are doing, it is really going to work out in it's own time.
How awesome that Eli is going to get support NOW!! It is amazing.
And as teacher, I can definitely second what Lissa has said about many, many parents.
Aiden and Eli are SO lucky. So blessed.
Aiden and Eli are so blessed to have you and Russel to advocate for them. You are amazing parents.
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