Today I'll be sharing a bit about Tess's progress when it comes to spoken language.
She has a language deficit called Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder.
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#482: Eclipse
A rare event. A solar eclipse in the United States. Where was Tess on that day, and what was she doing?
Read More#446: Traveling While Nonverbal Part 3
We're concluding our series about travel with our girl. She attends a party, tries to sleep, and at the end of it all gets back in the car.
Read More#445: Traveling While Nonverbal Part 2
Over the years, we've learned about what works when we travel with Tess. We're still learning. She shows us new ideas all the time. And this voyage is no exception.
Read More#444: Traveling While Nonverbal Part 1
Along the highways and byways, there are quagmires wherever you look. The filthy bathroom in Hampton, New Hampshire. The police speed trap in Chicopee, Mass. And heck, there's an entire stretch of over 130 miles that couldn't be less friendly to our Tess.
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#437: Signposts
Certain items have meaning for Tess. They are positively loaded with meaning, so much so that they're like full paragraphs for her.
Read More#358: Lady Man Club
I felt pretty spoiled last weekend. Because I had some QT with Tess.
Read More#292: It's On
A brief getaway. A seaside watering hole. And a text message that totally rocks.
Read More#289: Play Ball
Taking a giant step forward. In Tess telling us stuff.
Read More#273: Bad at Homeschooling
Entering week four at home here. Raise your hand if you're bad at homeschooling.
Read More#237: Sugar Baby
Wacky music and clips of a possibly over-sugared kid. These just might be the key to getting Tess's attention.
Read More#221: Jackpot
A lunch table on a lazy Saturday. A plate of food. The occasional clink of a fork as we feed Miss Tess. And then, jackpot.
Read More#214: Hanging Out with Us in Our PJs
Someone is able to get Tess to do stuff. Stuff we can't always get her to do.
Read More#202: Surprise
Star Wars music and a big surprise from Tess.
Read More#192: Werd
An update about Tess's favorite word.
Read More#153: I Am Tess and I Break Things
After many years, Tess left the world of Apple behind. And we embarked on a new chapter. With an opening that was nothing short of mind-blowing.
Read More#121: 100-Meter Snuggle
It's the Special Olympics, year two. Tess carries a certain torch. And if snuggling were an olympic event, Tess would totally medal.
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