tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post121462768768699159..comments2024-02-14T13:36:39.844-05:00Comments on Bio Girl: My Non-Verbal GeniusSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12248242606378957930noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-83011849440169165032011-02-24T15:05:05.078-05:002011-02-24T15:05:05.078-05:00You are too funny! Also good luck on the upcoming ...You are too funny! Also good luck on the upcoming FET and thanks for the comment!<br /><br />ICLW <br />#38Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03360238855647639317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-57985593991197559352011-02-24T03:19:02.032-05:002011-02-24T03:19:02.032-05:00Well now, I've always said Henry is JUST PERFE...Well now, I've always said Henry is JUST PERFECT and there we go - professionals saying the same thing.<br /><br />(love your post title)<br /><br />He is also clearly a mama's boy because he didn't show you up - mine will not PERFORM in front of others.<br /><br />Also, my Dr S said 5 - 10 words at 18 months and then at 24 months the words explode. I would not be too concerned because he is a boy AND a genius (he's been working on other things) AND (also Dr S) receptive speech is more important at this stage than expressive. And you know he gets you.<br /><br />I loved the visual of you flying through the house, quickly stashing things and preparing lunch.<br /><br />So what was lunch???Marcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-22568474797245857342011-02-23T22:02:25.187-05:002011-02-23T22:02:25.187-05:00Im finding myself getting worried that Oman isnt t...Im finding myself getting worried that Oman isnt talking enough...but like you said with Henry, I know he is communicating with me--just not saying all sorts of words yet. Debating on an appt with a therapist...JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027548058304720360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-26290297007134108832011-02-23T16:47:41.736-05:002011-02-23T16:47:41.736-05:00Glad the eval went well, of course you already kne...Glad the eval went well, of course you already knew he was a genius. I'm sure he will talk when he is ready and will probably spout off full sentences by then :) He is so friendly and of course we know he can say "mmmmmmm" when eating graham crackers :)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816699642119267269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-44276010087806182332011-02-23T15:44:04.460-05:002011-02-23T15:44:04.460-05:00As someone who used to collaborate a lot with Firs...As someone who used to collaborate a lot with First Steps, I'm really surprised that she told you he should be using 50-100 words. We tended to expect more like somewhere around 20 minimum. Also, as a general rule, boys tend to learn to talk later than girls. Even if they say the test indicates that he doesn't qualify for services, push them to give you some ideas of what kinds of things you guys can do to further encourage Henry to use verbal language. <br />Props to you for having an eval done! Lots of parents I've worked with completely avoided it, refusing to believe that there's the slightest possibility something might be going on with their child.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07614553637265139846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-77744283125905735622011-02-23T15:38:37.185-05:002011-02-23T15:38:37.185-05:00Well, you already knew he was smart but it is nice...Well, you already knew he was smart but it is nice to hear a "professional" say it. Both my kids just tested ahead for cognitive etc on every level except the verbal. They are a few months "behind" on that. Big deal, I say (after much stress). Eistein didn't speak until he was 4. At least that's the rumor I heard :) They are smart (and mine are manipulative, so you know there are some smarts there) and they'll talk when they are ready. <br /><br />You should count your luck stars on the eating part! A fork? Are you kidding? One of mine can say "cracker" but would never dare eat the stupid thing. A fork! We parents worry too much. But I'm glad this evaluation eased some of your concern - hopefully. <br /><br />And the clean house? Get real sister! These people see all sorts. Mine is a mess and our speech therapist told us it was nothing compared to some of the nasty places she goes (speech therapy for eating not speaking, go figure).Mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624058637518241020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-7205890764664686482011-02-23T15:38:33.042-05:002011-02-23T15:38:33.042-05:00You've totally set a scene I can definitely se...You've totally set a scene I can definitely see myself in! Then I read Whitney's comment, and I laughed even more. <br /><br />I'm glad the eval went well. :)Aramellehttp://the-wheeler-family.net/aramelle_blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-12477865969422729962011-02-23T15:32:48.312-05:002011-02-23T15:32:48.312-05:00I found your blog through ICLW and found this post...I found your blog through ICLW and found this post very interesting as I am a speech-language pathologist in early intervention. I am guilty of showing up early to people's houses as well. As long as there is a clean spot to sit on the floor, I am just fine. When you go into a lot of homes you see some pretty bad ones. You know, the people who didn't even bother to clean up AT ALL.<br /><br />It sounds like you have a smart little guy on your hands. How old is he? It is hard to qualify those smarty pants kids, but it sounds like he could use some help getting talking. Bringing in a SLP just changes the dynamic and you'd be amazed by how quickly he will start talking if he does need speech. I would be more worried about sounds like p, b, m, n, t, d, k, g, h, w than those other ones your listed. Which words is he using now? Can you tell I also evaluate children?? haha, sorry.<br /><br />Sounds like a did great with all of the testing. Looking forward to hearing how it all turns out. Just started following.<br /><br />ICLW #172Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622876789284884234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-62286054523866438532011-02-23T14:57:50.212-05:002011-02-23T14:57:50.212-05:00Of COURSE he's a genius! That's probably w...Of COURSE he's a genius! That's probably why he's not talking... he doesn't need to. Didn't I read somewhere that Einstein didn't talk until he was like 3 or something? It's all good. <br /><br />And the way you described your morning? Freaking awesome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-3838156994723361832011-02-23T14:57:36.179-05:002011-02-23T14:57:36.179-05:00Oh, the running around and the making the perfect ...Oh, the running around and the making the perfect lunch! Love it!<br /><br />Glad for a good evaluation!Delennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567889031642608101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-80966549219532081132011-02-23T14:40:58.137-05:002011-02-23T14:40:58.137-05:00I like to imagine you with mascara streaks on your...I like to imagine you with mascara streaks on your face from all the crying. Maybe a touch of mad scientist hair. It really adds to the scene I've got going on in my head.<br /><br />Yay for Henry being a genius!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354739980513672686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457048610587099176.post-56253944336924490802011-02-23T14:38:28.255-05:002011-02-23T14:38:28.255-05:00Well know she knows what we all do, he's a sma...Well know she knows what we all do, he's a smart fella!<br /><br />So glad you got some good reassurances!Suzy, Not a Fertile Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07093473278342134823noreply@blogger.com