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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I totally get where you are coming from.

Every time you tell them you are taking a break or getting her the best therapy or she's doing great or thank them for their ideas you feed into this being an acceptable subject of party conversation.

The first time someone makes a comment:  "We're not discussing that today."  Big smile.  Repeat with less of a smile.  Then, walk away.

The next comment or question:  We're not dicussing that today.  Sad look.

Aunt Dora:  "Oh my god Larla's still not talking!"
You:  We're not discussing that today."  Smile
AD:  But you need to try the snake oil therapy!
You:  We're not discussing that tooooo-daaaay.  (sad look).
AD:  You mean you haven't called Dr. Quack either?
You:  I'm going to get something to eat, Aunt Do!  See you later!

Any attempts to elicit speech from your child:  "We're not doing that today."
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I agree with this poster.  I wouldn't bother e-mailing in advance or otherwise engaging - it's just going to prompt them to come back at you.  Just shut them down - repeat the "not discussing" phrases as needed.[/quote]

I agree also. My son did not speak until almost 4.. not even "momma".. I would say to people "I'm sorry but we don't discuss anything in front of DS but oh my goodness, this dip is fantastic.". [/quote]

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