Speech-wise, we are definitely making progress! Vocabulary is really growing. Still mostly one-word sentences, but two-word phrases are becoming more frequent (maybe 25% of the time). He is more vocal, in general, throughout the day. His words are still REALLY hard to understand, preferring single syllables and vowels over more complex sounds.
However, and I have been meaning to blog about this, we have a wonderful SLP who's been coming out to the house once a week since school started. Isaiah absolutely loves him, and I think he's fantastic. Mr D. knows how to coax sounds/words out of Isaiah, being firm enough to get the job done, but also being super-fun and following his lead.
On other issues (which I last listed here), it's about the same. The toothbrush example in that post? Still does it almost every single time he goes into the bathroom. :-/
I'm nervous/excited about tomorrow's appointment. I've been debating making it since he was around 18mo. And then when I made the decision last July, of course there was a waiting list. I'm so curious just to see what they say and their opinions. Wish us luck that it goes well!
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So glad you found a nice SLP! (the Mrs. is a Speech Therapist) What is really good to hear is that Isaiah does respond to Mr. D, that is a good sign! I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow! Peas Out!
~daddy b
Hello,
This is amazing cooincidence of the internet because I'm a SLP who graduated from UVA, who is also obtained a Masters in Audiology there, but I'm not the person you will be seeing.
I dropped by via Wordless Wed. (I'm a new participant and randomly am picking blogs out of the many listed to visit.) Heartfelt best of luck for your son!
Hugs,
gel
good luck on your appt. It's very stressful when speech is delayed, isn't it? so glad to hear he's making progress. :)
good luck on your appt. It's very stressful when speech is delayed, isn't it? so glad to hear he's making progress. :)
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