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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I'm sorry you don't read very well. iPads are a helpful AAC tool in extreme cases, but not necessary for most toddlers with delayed speech. Seriously, ask any speech therapist.

OP's kid isn't exactly "non-verbal." She's babbling and just had ear tube surgery. She may catch up quickly with ST or have may need ST long term. OP, if you don't own a tablet, I wouldn't rush out to buy one. If you're working with a ST, consult with them b/f introducing use of a tablet.[/quote]

This is 14:14.  You sound more ridiculous with each post.  No one is telling OP to go out and buy an iPad. It was just ONE of the AAC tools suggested and something many people already have.  You, made a ridiculously broad, sweeping statement that AACs are for kids who can't or won't speak.  That's bullshit.  My youngest (of 3) has a communication disorder/apraxia.  He had plenty of ST, socialization and time with peers (he was in a non-cat special ed preschool from the age of 2.5).  He needed more.  AACs were introduced by the school IEP team and incorporated into his private ST.  The may  not have 'stimulated' speech but they helped him communicate and lowered his frustration.

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Alternative communication devices are for kids who can't or won't speak. There's no evidence that an iPad will stimulate a two year old's speech. A two year old doesn't need an iPad. Speech therapy, socialization time with other peers, and time is what she needs. [/i][/quote]

New poster -- and may I add that her definition of "non-verbal" seems to have been pulled from her ass?  This kid isn't non-verbal because she babbles?  Does she think non-verbal kids are mute?[/quote]

You haven't met children who don't speak or babble?  Babbling is a pre-cursor to speech:
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/01.htm
The kid just got ear tubes.  The kid is more pre-verbal than "non-verbal."

You moms who are all up in arms about iPads realize that kids do start to talk (and have for a long time) without iPads.  They're not necessary.  Kids can use a laminated sheet with pictures if they are struggling that much to communicate.  Sheesh.[/quote]

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