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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sure all the posters here are well meaning, but this child is 22 months, can't sit through a story, and only has a few words which may or may not be used communicatively. I think regular preschool programs and "little gym" type activities are off base here.

OP, language, play, and learning are all tied together at this age, along with social interaction. The best way you can help your child is by learning ways to get him to play and communicate with you (simple games like peek-a-boo or tickle). From there you can build in more "educational" activities.

If he has a cognitive delay you will not be able to "teach it away" but you can help him. Do you have any of the Hanen books, like More Than Words or It Takes Two to Talk? Those have really good ideas in them.[/quote]

Of course those programs are not off base here. All of those programs are open to all children. My DS was way more delayed than her kid and those childhood classes helped tremendously. My kid was severe enough that he would sit there and scream to bounce a ball in the corner instead of participate in the activities and I took him to all of them and it made a huge difference in his life. 
There should also be special preschools open to this kid very soon but also private preschools shouldn't shut him out either.[/quote]

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