tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post6747747001029448834..comments2024-02-28T02:22:02.468-08:00Comments on Gardening, goofing off and autism: Where Do the Words Go?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-70782233454189189802007-07-02T13:33:00.000-07:002007-07-02T13:33:00.000-07:00We have the same experience around here. Bobby ge...We have the same experience around here. Bobby gets a new word or skill, uses it absolutely to death, and then will NOT do it any more - no matter what the bribe/incentive might be. For example, he could kick a soccer ball up and down the hall at a very early age, and now won't do it even though his physical abilities have not declined. Unfortunately, potty training seems to be in the same category. He was dry for two weeks, was proud of it, and then was DONE with being dry or being near the potty *maternal sob*.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681081181544155834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-48676542466434857692007-06-22T15:56:00.000-07:002007-06-22T15:56:00.000-07:00Gabe had the same issue with language when he was...Gabe had the same issue with language when he was 1 to 2 years old. I remember him saying car for months, just to have the word disappear along with others. He knew what a car was, but again the word didn't come back until well after he was two years old. Now, he is able to speak in sentences, uses expressive language and new words and phrases are happening every day. Speech therapy and his ABA therapists really helped with him having to use his language to get something reinforcing, ie a toy.<BR/><BR/>Something will happen soon. I'm wondering if it is a stage that certain children with Autism go through?<BR/><BR/>KristinMom to Mr. Handsomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03664592848896720811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8896441419741853694.post-5696469190425257922007-06-18T08:39:00.000-07:002007-06-18T08:39:00.000-07:00So much of your experience with B reminds me of ou...So much of your experience with B reminds me of ours with John. I tend to think like you - the words are definitely in there, but it's not an easy thing, the retrieval of them. And the tantrums? Ignoring them? I couldn't believe I waited until someone gave me permission to ignore them before I did!I'm glad you like your ABA therapist, it sounds like she's very enthusiastic. :)KALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212441008066693103noreply@blogger.com