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My daughter is 3.5 and is diagnosed PDD-NOS. She has some words and

it using more, actually responding well to sign language. We are

encouraging that and have the entire " Signing Time " series.

She is just starting wraparound. She is doing okay - working at the

table in her second week.

I have looked at various software for DTT and vocabulary. She is

not able to use a computer mouse on her own. For a demo of DT

Trainer I usually sit her on my lap - have her point to her choice

and I click. She is able to do this for questions like " Where is

the ball? " . She doesn't seem to understand the " Match " questions.

I am considering purchasing more software and wonder if a child's

computer mouse or even a a touch screen would be a worthwhile

investment. She does okay with short turns on the computer, but

needs helps and sometimes the software doesn't give her enough

processing time.

Is she too young to be doing this?

Any thoughts on products - I have looked at Laureate and others -

would be interested in comparisons. Anyone try the GeoSafari SMART

TALK. Trying to figure out programs that would be helpful to help

continue building her vocabulary and to help her develop skills like

knowlege of opposites, " W " questions, etc.