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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a nonverbal teen. We were also told that he had dyspraxia and mixed expressive receptive language disorder and we were given a specific treatment program - which did absolutely no good. No speech improvements after years of therapy several times a week and also at home.
Anyway, DS LOVES his sign language lessons. While he hated to be read to previously he loves to be read to when signs are involved. He still likes spoken language - that is speaking to him- but he loves signing when it comes to books (he hears snd absorbs everything that you stand he has a good memory for many things, but spoken language just doesn't come back out).

Anyway we do in home family sign language lessons as its not really helpful unless everyone learns. It's great. Once we are more up to speed we will supplement with a community college class too and see how that goes. There are also sign language summer camp intensives for all who wish to go (a friend took that to learn how to speak to a deaf friend).

Our sons purposeful , spontaneous communication has increased with the signing lessons.

Good luck.[/quote]

Also don't learn it first and then teach it to your son - learn it together. You might be surprised that your son might actually pick things up faster than you which is the case with our child (who has oodles of learning issues). You are years away from being an expert that can teach someone else so definitely learn it together.[/quote]

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