Communication Is a Gift

Communication Is a Gift

Communication Is a Gift Communication is a gift for a child who is non-verbal or has delayed speech. Our youngest daughter, Ellie, recently started using a communication device at school. We felt a sense of dread as the words “communication board” and “iPad” came...
Broken Down Signs, Part 2

Broken Down Signs, Part 2

In Wednesday’s post, guest blogger Scott Newport described a vacation trip to the swimming pool with his sons. At the pool, his son Evan became friends with a little girl named Renee. Evan was unable to communicate verbally because of Noonan’s Syndrome,...
Broken Down Signs, Part 1

Broken Down Signs, Part 1

Summer time means vacations, visits to new places, meetings with strangers who may not understand your child’s special needs. In today’s post, guest blogger Scott Newport relates a chance vacation meeting between his then four-year-old son Evan and a...