tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post5071555845679868353..comments2024-03-28T03:35:52.176-04:00Comments on Love That Max : Oh, yes, he KNOWS what he wantsEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-90849464353306209482014-12-24T15:42:03.004-05:002014-12-24T15:42:03.004-05:00My daughter is at the stage where she clearly know...My daughter is at the stage where she clearly knows what she wants but she lacks the communication to tell us what that is always--she verbalizes a ton now but I can't sort it our much beyond "Night Night" and "MamaNayNay" (which is wanting both Maman and Papa at the same time) and "No." We've tried a bunch of things--iPad, picture book, simple choices (hold up two items)...but she lacks the acuity with her hands and she gets frustrated if the things I am offering are not in the right realm. She will clap once I figure it out...I'm becoming a decent mind reader! We trialed an eye gaze communication device which seems like it might be a good option, but only when she is in a five point harness...otherwise she moves too much. I really look forward to her being able to externalize those complex thoughts!Hillary Savoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518454468752819000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-67958037064876132762014-12-24T14:15:50.183-05:002014-12-24T14:15:50.183-05:00I know what I want, but I'm not likely to get ...I know what I want, but I'm not likely to get it. I believe that the ability to form informed opinions is the greatest sign of intelligence.Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-19703394848014213582014-12-24T07:30:18.215-05:002014-12-24T07:30:18.215-05:00What else did Max get for Hanukah? Good to see hi...What else did Max get for Hanukah? Good to see him expressing his opinions, much like other 12 year old boys. Happy last night of Hanukah to you all.Kathrynnoreply@blogger.com