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[quote=Anonymous]17:01 here.  The swing is a GREAT idea!  You're also not limited to outdoor swings.  You can get the hardware/swings at a therapy store (usually online) but you can also get them from Ikea http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S19809351/ .  I know they sell it at the Ikea in Woodbridge and they usually have a few hanging in the children's area near the restaurant.  My kids love them.

I, too, am puzzled by the therapist's position on signing and cards.  I know you said she was highly respected but I would think that if they enable your DD to communicate with others it would be a positive step - one that could be faded out over time.  Sometimes a "crutch" is needed until you can do it on your own.  That doesn't mean you're going to be using them the rest of your life.  I've got a kid with apraxia of speech and have heard that same argument used but our therapists have been very supportive and encouraging of us signing and cards - which we have faded out.  He will still sign when he's upset and not able to maintain articulation but it IS communication and that's what we're trying to promote. [/quote]

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