Post by Jessie on Jun 27, 2008 1:50:56 GMT -5
The last few days have been really amazing as to how much Jason is speaking intelligible words.
Not saying he's speaking clear sentences or anything, but as an example:
Last night Jason, Brian and I were outside and Brian lets out this huge burp - Jason's response was (while laughing), "excuse me, pig!". LMAO!!!! Ok, so maybe not the most politically correct thing for him to say, but the fact he used three words together like that and it was clear as day was awesome! It was a beautiful Brannon family moment. LOL
It catches us by surprise when we understand something. The last few days, Brian and I have both said, probably each 5 times a day, "did you hear what he just said?!"
Man, it's been a looooong road waiting for him to start doing this. The moral of the story for all of you that have kids with severe speech problems is to NEVER give up on therapy and believing they CAN improve, no matter how old they are. About a month ago or so I was starting to think we just needed to ditch speech therapy. Instead, we ended up adding a reading tutor which is reinforcing communication in a different way.
The teachers at his camp are amazed too at his behavior, how much he has matured and his communication skills. They only see him in the summer, so they can see how much he's progressed over the year.
Very exciting time around here, I tell ya!! ;D
Jessie
Not saying he's speaking clear sentences or anything, but as an example:
Last night Jason, Brian and I were outside and Brian lets out this huge burp - Jason's response was (while laughing), "excuse me, pig!". LMAO!!!! Ok, so maybe not the most politically correct thing for him to say, but the fact he used three words together like that and it was clear as day was awesome! It was a beautiful Brannon family moment. LOL
It catches us by surprise when we understand something. The last few days, Brian and I have both said, probably each 5 times a day, "did you hear what he just said?!"
Man, it's been a looooong road waiting for him to start doing this. The moral of the story for all of you that have kids with severe speech problems is to NEVER give up on therapy and believing they CAN improve, no matter how old they are. About a month ago or so I was starting to think we just needed to ditch speech therapy. Instead, we ended up adding a reading tutor which is reinforcing communication in a different way.
The teachers at his camp are amazed too at his behavior, how much he has matured and his communication skills. They only see him in the summer, so they can see how much he's progressed over the year.
Very exciting time around here, I tell ya!! ;D
Jessie
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
