More and more lately, I’ve been trying to search for ways Colleen would be able to communicate with is. This is the one area I feel that we are strongly lacking.
Colleen very briefly would use a couple of signs, like “more,” but there hasn’t been consistent use in a long time. I’ve asked about options with her School, as I know they use a program called TouchChat, but I think Colleen was having a hard time using a single finger to press the iPad button. And with that, she was still limited to two choices.
And I’m left wondering what Colleen could be capable of. As her mother, I feel that most of the time, I can accommodate her needs before she gets too upset. Like being hungry or being ready for bed. But lately, it’s been more of a challenge.
For the last week, it’s like a switch got flipped. She has more energy, she’s wants to explore, play, and vocalize. She knows what she wants, and best get out of her way! (Because if I pick her up, she very vocally protests!) But, she also has wants that make me have to guess. The other night, she slept for about an hour before she woke up upset. This hasn’t happened in forever. So I’m wondering if it’s upset stomach?! What could it be? She was starving…it was like she hadn’t eaten dinner. It’s just instances like this that are making me start to really want a way for her to communicate.
At this point, I’m thinking I should start with her School again. I’ve seen other children using eye gaze communication and I’m wondering if something like that would work.
Do you have a non-verbal child with similar abilities and challenge areas?! I’d love to hear what you came up with for a solution!
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