Re: Salutatorian with autism and speech issues

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In the article, he quotes Webster:

" Webster wrote that 'if my possessions were taken from me with one

exception, I would choose to keep the power of communication, for by it I would

soon regain all the rest,' " Duquette said at the podium. " For me, learning to

communicate did mean regaining all the rest. "

Our insurance has denied my son twice for speech therapy since his lack of

speech is not due to trauma or injury. He is so far behind in speech compared

to other 4 year olds. If only insurance companies would realize the

ramifications can be great if children are not able to communicate with others.

Maybe i will forward them 's story....

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> Very inspiring story for any family with a child with speech problems:

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http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Broadcast/student-autism-class-salutatorian-delivers-hi\

gh-school-graduation/story?id=10933858

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> Mom to 4 year-old twins: (apraxia) and Cecilia (typically-developing)

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