Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

You said:

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.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

You said:

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.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

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.


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.

OP, speech delays aren't an indicator of intelligence. They do make your kid more likely to have language based learning issues; something to be aware of down the line.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

You said:

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.

Its probably the ADHD/ASD mom whose child was misdiagnosed MERLD but has pragmatic speech issues but knows everything about language disorders, especially non-verbal kids.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

Deep thought: It's weird how pissy posters get at each other.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

You said:

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.

You also took this out of context, PP. The research for AAC devices for young children is based on children with severe delays. I was responding to the poster who said that using an iPad would stimulate speech. So go ahead and cite evidence that they help two year olds with more mild delays or two year olds in general instead of getting angry and huffy. Basically, your 3 year old may have used an iPad but that's not necessarily a best practice.

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

You said:

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.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

You said:

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.

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?

Anonymous wrote:

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.

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.

You said:

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'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.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

OP, speech delays aren't an indicator of intelligence. They do make your kid more likely to have language based learning issues; something to be aware of down the line.

Actually there is research that indicates very clearly that AAC strategies, including speech generating programs on iPads, increase verbal language in kids who are capable of verbal speech. They give kids an chance to learn how communication works, to experiment with words, and to hear consistent modeling from the device.

Also, many kids benefit from AAC strategies even after their verbal speech starts to develop. AAC supports receptive language, and allows kids with speech or language delays to express a wider array of things than they may be able to express with just spoken words.

Research conducted with two year olds and iPads? Please cite the source.

For children with complex issues like autism, CP, ID, yes, an iPad can be helpful:
http://www.aac-rerc.com/index.php/projects/show/id/1

AAC strategies like picture schedules and signing are fine, but a screen isn't necessary.

Let me get this straight. You believe a child AGED TWO should have a diagnosis like CP, ID, autism etc. and then and only then can be exposed to communication tools on an Ipad? And what professional gives out such diagnoses, and refuses nonverbal children communication tools? Because I would never, ever want to refer a child to you.