A Little Inspiration Regarding Speech and Language

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This post tells the story of Sam’s journey with speech. Sam was originally diagnosed as non-verbal and apraxic. It includes articles, links and videos. It has been a long and difficult journey and we have a very long way to go but he has definitely come so very far. Enjoy! TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012More Inspiration??? I've Got You Covered!! This One Is About Speech!Have you ever wanted something so bad that it almost consumed you??? Have you ever prayed, wished, asked, searched, longed for something so hard that you didn't...you couldn't...imagine that it would not happen. Well...that was what Sam's speech, his ability to communicate was like for me. Sam's diagnosis of Down syndrome was one of the most difficult points in my life. To this day I can feel the depth of emotion I felt when the doctor softly closed the door and said, " Jeff and Sue, I need to tell you that I am almost 100% sure that Sam has Down syndrome... " . Our pediatrician was compassionate and caring and he gave us this news in the most gentle way possible and yet the emotion of that day is still with me 11 years later. A month later I was told in the ICU that my son had a brain injury. After that point I learned Sam had dysphagia and respiratory/immune system issues. Each of these diagnosis hurt just as much but I began to hope that they offered me some information or helped me figure out the difficult puzzle that is my son. I needed to learn how to help Sam eat and drink safely. I had to understand the defects in his respiratory system and how his diagnosis of dysphagia and a comprised immune system made this even more complicated…. To read the rest of this post and view the videos and links go to: www.suemayer-specialneedsmom.blogspot.com Sue MayerMom to Sam (11) who is genuine, unique and perfectly “Sam”www.suemayer-specialneedsmom.blogspot.com