Re: MARIE-Blowing and Imitating?

[Guest guest]

Marie,

My dd has severe apraxia also along with some other FUN stuff

(dysarthria,dyspraxia and DSI) but that did not get in her way because she did

it when she

was ready to, my dd is very bull headed and she is very tough to get her to do

things that she does not want to do. She did NOT imitate the SLP this past

summer (Easterseals) but when we took her to an SLP that dealt with sensory

issues and just plain patience with her, she did finally imitate. My dd now

goes

to an SLP that only works with Apraxia cases and she is very structured and

does wonderful imitating, but I noticed that she does not attempt to blow

that much any more, I think it is just plain stubbornness, if you ask me. lol

Hope this helps,

Traci

[Guest guest]

Traci ,

Your post just makes me realize this whole progress thing is alot on their

timeframe !! We as parents just want so badly for them to talk , blow etc.. we

forget that they are going to do it when THEY want too !!!

And it also takes ALOT of patience ...

Thanks so much ,

Marie

[Guest guest]

Marie, Please know that I too was in your shoes. There are still days that I

find myself IMPATIENT. Dont worry we are all there for you as I know you

will be there for us too. Glad you feel better. lol

Traci