Best tools to help two-year-old with communication problems

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Anonymous wrote:Introduce her to sources of alternative communication. This includes picture symbols, word boards, sign language, speech generating programs on ipads (you can start with the Talking Tom app). DO NOT believe the old saw that alternative communication will inhibit speech -- the opposite is true -- communication induces speech.

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

OP, speech delays aren't an indicator of intelligence. They do make your kid more likely to have language based learning issues; something to be aware of down the line.

Actually there is research that indicates very clearly that AAC strategies, including speech generating programs on iPads, increase verbal language in kids who are capable of verbal speech. They give kids an chance to learn how communication works, to experiment with words, and to hear consistent modeling from the device.

Also, many kids benefit from AAC strategies even after their verbal speech starts to develop. AAC supports receptive language, and allows kids with speech or language delays to express a wider array of things than they may be able to express with just spoken words.

Research conducted with two year olds and iPads? Please cite the source.

For children with complex issues like autism, CP, ID, yes, an iPad can be helpful:
http://www.aac-rerc.com/index.php/projects/show/id/1

AAC strategies like picture schedules and signing are fine, but a screen isn't necessary.

Let me get this straight. You believe a child AGED TWO should have a diagnosis like CP, ID, autism etc. and then and only then can be exposed to communication tools on an Ipad? And what professional gives out such diagnoses, and refuses nonverbal children communication tools? Because I would never, ever want to refer a child to you.

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

[Anonymous]

OP,

National Speech in Bethesda offers a summer camp that start at age 2.5.

GW Speech Clinic also has summer camp:
https://speechhearing.columbian.gwu.edu/summer-camps
It's full at this point, but something you may want to consider down the line if it's convenient to you.

Dolley Madison Preschool in VA offers speech services as part of their in-house services. The ST center also takes kids as young as 18 months: http://www.slcnv.org/index.html

Leap Preschool (language based preschool) at the University of MD starts at age 3. They also have a summer session.

Lab School in DC offers summer camp that integrates speech starting at age 4.

When your child turns 3, they may be eligible for ST through the public preschool option run through local school districts--available in DC, MD, VA.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

You said:

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

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Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

New poster -- and may I add that her definition of "non-verbal" seems to have been pulled from her ass? This kid isn't non-verbal because she babbles? Does she think non-verbal kids are mute?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

You said:

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

New poster -- and may I add that her definition of "non-verbal" seems to have been pulled from her ass? This kid isn't non-verbal because she babbles? Does she think non-verbal kids are mute?

You haven't met children who don't speak or babble? Babbling is a pre-cursor to speech:
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/01.htm
The kid just got ear tubes. The kid is more pre-verbal than "non-verbal."

You moms who are all up in arms about iPads realize that kids do start to talk (and have for a long time) without iPads. They're not necessary. Kids can use a laminated sheet with pictures if they are struggling that much to communicate. Sheesh.

[Anonymous]

Babbling can be a precursor to speech but many nonverbal children babble. Period.

Two year olds who babble need AAC. Look, you are categorically wrong.

https://www.speechandlanguagekids.com/myths-about-aac/

[Anonymous]

And many children with fine and gross motor difficulties cannot use "laminated sheets with pictures." Sheesh right back to you. There are all kinds of reasons why ipads work beautifully. What the hell is your hang up here?

[Anonymous]

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I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

You said:

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

You said:

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

Deep thought: It's weird how pissy posters get at each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

You said:

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

Its probably the ADHD/ASD mom whose child was misdiagnosed MERLD but has pragmatic speech issues but knows everything about language disorders, especially non-verbal kids.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

Deep thought: It's weird how pissy posters get at each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

You said:

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

Alright. The entire post is below. I'm struggling to see what was taken out of context. The poster you accuse of stating iPads would stimulate speech and were necessary said no such thing about any AAC much less iPads. 'Communication induces speech' is absolutely true. Doesn't matter if the delay is severe or mild. And, no one 'needs' AAC. But, utlizing them sure can make things a lot better.

Introduce her to sources of alternative communication. This includes picture symbols, word boards, sign language, speech generating programs on ipads (you can start with the Talking Tom app). DO NOT believe the old saw that alternative communication will inhibit speech -- the opposite is true -- communication induces speech.


Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

OP, speech delays aren't an indicator of intelligence. They do make your kid more likely to have language based learning issues; something to be aware of down the line.

[Anonymous]

AAC stands for alternative and augmentive communication. So it's not only for kids who are totally non verbal. Nor is it only for kids who will never learn to speak. It's one tool, among many, to help kids with complex communication needs -- which includes kids who don't develop typical speech at the typical time for any reason -- be able to communicate in age appropriate ways.

Speech apps on an iPad is not just another video game. It is a powerful tool for people with disabilities who would not otherwise be able to communicate fully.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.

This is 14:14. You sound more ridiculous with each post. No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have. You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak. That's bullshit. My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia. He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5). He needed more. AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST. The may not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

You said:

Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

The one piece of research you linked was from a study started in 2008. It is impossible to conclude anything about iPads and AAC apps from a study done before they were invented. High tech devices were rarer, more complex, and much more difficult to obtain at that point.