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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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.[/quote] I wholeheartedly agree. I know how frustrating this is going to sound, but it's too early to predict what your DD's trajectory will be. Now that her hearing issues are being addressed, she might make quick gains. Or, there may be something else going on - that was the case for us. It's took early to tell where your DD will land but, in the meantime, introduce her to alternate communication. If/when her speech comes in, she'll drop the other methods.[/quote]
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