Christmas 2015! Ashlynn is now 5 years 2 months old. Last year, we hit so many milestones I had waited for, for so long, and I was happy, very happy. She could jump, ask basic questions, and tell us what she wanted for Christmas. This year, I’m not sure if we hit any other major milestones for which I had spent so much time praying. However, we hit milestones for
That question in the subject line. Yes. I’ve asked it. Many times. To whom I am asking, I don’t really know, but my fear is that the answer to my rhetorical question is…..No. I never told anyone this, though I was probably hinting when I would ask my husband, “what do you think Ashlynn will be when she grows up?” It’s not that I don’t believe in Ashlynn. Oh the
What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Definition and characteristics Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a speech disorder that results from difficulty with programming, planning and sequencing the precise movements needed for clear speech. The American Speech/Language Hearing Association (ASHA), denotes three main characteristics that must be present for a diagnosis of CAS. Inconsistent production on consonant and/or vowels in repeated productions of syllables and words. An example of the word
The Gingerbread Man is a classic story that all my kid’s love. It is a repetitive style book, and as you know, I love using repetitive books in therapy! The first page has some pictures to cut out and use while reading the story as props. You can even glue them onto popsicle sticks if you’re so inclined! Next, if you’ve bought any of book companions, you
I didn’t expect to cry today, yet that’s how the cards fell. I dropped Ashlynn off at school today, and asked her teacher if she had talked to the OT about changing her name card to all capitals per the private OT recommendation given in my last post . Her face kinda dropped and she said she had talked to the OT, but she wanted to talk to the SPED teacher
When I had Ashlynn, I definitely never thought she wouldn’t be able to talk to Santa and tell him what she wants for Christmas, and I’m sure other parents of kids who are/were nonverbal have felt the same way. A parent friend of mine made these cards for kiddos who want to talk to Santa, but who can’t yet use their own voice. Thanks so
