Re: sign language/communication/

[Guest guest]

- what is dynavox? and why are people not happy with Zachary's

signing? We heard that Abbey wouldn't attempt to talk if she had

another form of communicating and so we didn't teach her - boy do I

regret it! She mimics, and probably will talk one day, but she needs

to communicate now! How is Zachary doing with fine motor skills? I'm

afraid Abbey may not be able to deal with the signing because of her

global delays. Sorry for all the questions!

[Guest guest]

Sheldon doesn't have good motor skills and it is hard

understanding his signs but I think that when he can sign and we can

understand him it's better than nothing. Sometimes he gets the wrong

sign and he loses signs and he has trouble with signs where he can't

see his hands (like Daddy and Mommy) but for him to be able to tell me

that he sees a helicopter or a car or that his sister is home is

definitely worth it. Right now he's learning 'doctor' and 'nurse' and

although his signs for them don't look anything like the correct sign

we think it's just great to have some idea what he's thinking and he

likes learning new ones.

- what is dynavox? and why are

people not happy with Zachary's

signing? We heard that Abbey wouldn't attempt to talk if she had

another form of communicating and so we didn't teach her - boy do

I

regret it! She mimics, and probably will talk one day, but she

needs

to communicate now! How is Zachary doing with fine motor skills?

I'm

afraid Abbey may not be able to deal with the signing because of

her

global delays. Sorry for all the questions!

Please contact mito-owner with any problems or

questions.