Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Good News!

I had my Speech Therapy appointment the other day and I did something wonderful! I vocalized for her! This is HUGE!!!! And you'll never guess who has helped me find my vocal chords....my puppies. Yep. You see, I love to play with my dogs and in order to get their attention, I've discovered that if I scream, they will look at me and I can start playing with them. So while I'm not speaking words yet, I am vocalizing at command which means I do not have Apraxia. I just have some vocal coordination issues to overcome.

But since this revelation, I am becoming more and more vocal. Mommy can stimulate my mouth now and I will vocalize.

I'm also making big strides in my sign language. I recently learned the sign for "drink" and I say "please" just like Mommy taught me. I also an signing "cow", "horse", and "up". So it might take a little longer to talk but I'm certainly getting my point across.

Hooray for me! Come here Puppies! I have something to say to you!

6 comments:

amy and mighty max said...

WOO HOO Dylan! This is huge! I am so happy and excited for you and your family. We know you have a lot to say and we are looking forward to each and every word. YAY DYLAN!

YAY MOMMY TOO! You are so amazing with Dylan! Your family is blessed to have you Kristy!

Anonymous said...

OH MY GOSH...This is huge..I'm Yelling Dylan..This is gigantic...This is huge. this is AWESOME!!!.

You are both so amazing..

Congrats to you Mommy and Daddy

sarah and the troops said...

Way to go Dylan! I can't wait to hear your beautiful voice. I know your Mom and Dad are so excited for you! You'll be telling all kinds of stories in no time!
Congrats to all of you!

Grace said...

Dylan you gave me goosebumps! I'm so excited for you!! Way to go buddy!!

Carolyn said...

WAY TO GO DYLAN. So proud of you. Just scream, scream, scream.
Hugs to you,
Carolyn in WV

amy and mighty max said...

Where are you???? We haven't read a new post in several days...we need our Dylan fix please. :)