CockneyRebel
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16 May 2018, 10:06 pm
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CockneyRebel
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16 May 2018, 10:21 pm
Everyone’s children were video taped and they were all treating it like a tragedy that their 2 yr olds were not speaking fully formed words or losing focus once in awhile
And getting all depressed over what was relatively normal behaviour
I was thinking about my 5 yr old non verbal highly delayed son in comparison —for whom progress was recently learning to clap.
I was pleasant and smiling but my jaw was involuntarily clenched Throughout the seminar
Everything the therapists were saying (eg ‘it’s ok if he only points’) were far more than my 5 yr old has been able to achieve
And all the parents were discussing during break and worried about what I would be ecstatic about (eg I noticed in some of their videos their kids we’re eating whereas my kid does not eat except once in a while n even then he can barely chew)
My jaw is still clenched in tension I cannot stop it
My jaw would also be clenching if I was in your situation.
Sweet Pea hugs.
16 May 2018, 10:28 pm
Everyone’s children were video taped and they were all treating it like a tragedy that their 2 yr olds were not speaking fully formed words or losing focus once in awhile
And getting all depressed over what was relatively normal behaviour
I was thinking about my 5 yr old non verbal highly delayed son in comparison —for whom progress was recently learning to clap.
I was pleasant and smiling but my jaw was involuntarily clenched Throughout the seminar
Everything the therapists were saying (eg ‘it’s ok if he only points’) were far more than my 5 yr old has been able to achieve
And all the parents were discussing during break and worried about what I would be ecstatic about (eg I noticed in some of their videos their kids we’re eating whereas my kid does not eat except once in a while n even then he can barely chew)
My jaw is still clenched in tension I cannot stop it
Everyone learns differently. There are many different forms of communication. A lot of people just don't understand and judge accidentally. They cannot always accept differences despite their positive efforts. All that matters is that you and your family are happy and progressing at your pace. Remember square breathing and jaw resistance exercises
16 May 2018, 10:41 pm
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16 May 2018, 11:32 pm
CockneyRebel
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17 May 2018, 12:00 am
17 May 2018, 2:22 am
Morning all,
I really have to finish this horrible form.
@ Blooie, if you haven't already read it, I recommend reading a book called The Reason I Jump by a boy called Naoki Higashida. It could be helpful in your quest to help your own boy and it tells the story of a NV boy in his words.
70% of communication is non-verbal - nothing can compensate for the strong connection between a mother and child. 
17 May 2018, 2:32 am
Forms are the worst 
17 May 2018, 2:34 am
I'm pretty sure this guy at work doesn't like me because I was too blunt... I mean he was too sensitive 
17 May 2018, 3:11 am
17 May 2018, 4:28 am
i let her start my car.
i don't care about a lot of things but in this image there are two big exceptions
17 May 2018, 5:09 am
