Vent: I am so frustrated by DS's lack of words! - Page 2

[Chamomile Girl]

I just wanted to relate something that happened yesterday.  So we were all sitting at dinner and DH was talking to DS when suddenly he (DH) raised his fist in the air and shouted "KAPLA!"  DS laughed hysterically and then yelled at the top of his lungs "KAPLA!". Hoy a word!

So apparently he only speaks Klingon...maybe Klingons have a different language track?

Sorry if this is confusing to the non-geeks

[physmom]

I just wanted to chime in and also encourage you to look into signing.  DH was a late speaker (no words before 2) so we decided to preempt that and signed with DD.  She really took to it and was signing sentences before her speech took off.  We started with really basic ones and then she just kept asking for more and more and I was learning right along with her.  I'm not sure if it affected anything but DH and I were both later talkers and DD was early so maybe it did? Either way it certainly made communication go  more smoothly during that transition period. 

[APToddlerMama]

Originally Posted by insidevoice 

Yes!  I forgot to add that the gluten free thing did have a big impact for us.  We tried Casein free, but that didn't seem to do much. 

What's the fish oil supplement you are using?  I am intrigued... 

We use the Nordic Naturals Complete Omega 3.6.9 Liquid and give him 1/2 tsp/day.  It is one of I think three that has the right ratio of DHA and EPA for kids with apraxia or suspected apraxia.  There are two other brands and I can't think of it off the top of my head, but they are discussed in the book The Late Talker in detail.  The book itself stinks, in my opinion, but this information was super helpful and has made a huge difference. 

[insidevoice]

Thanks- I'll see about ordering some.  I am not quite sure how I'll get it into him, but I can be creative. 

[APToddlerMama]

Originally Posted by insidevoice 

Thanks- I'll see about ordering some.  I am not quite sure how I'll get it into him, but I can be creative. 

Shockingly, my DS LOVES it.  He cries and cries for more.  It is flavored lemon.  Initially, I tried mixing it with honey which worked well and then when we ran out, I just tried it straight and he loved it.  Also, you can definitely buy the kind that is for adults....the kid kind is way more expensive for what you get and it is exactly the same stuff. 

[cristeen]

Cham - if you're interested in signing, i have some books and the entire Signing Time DVD collection you can borrow. I also have a Klingon dictionary.

[earthworm]

Originally Posted by Chamomile Girl 

I just wanted to relate something that happened yesterday.  So we were all sitting at dinner and DH was talking to DS when suddenly he (DH) raised his fist in the air and shouted "KAPLA!"  DS laughed hysterically and then yelled at the top of his lungs "KAPLA!". Hoy a word!

So apparently he only speaks Klingon...maybe Klingons have a different language track?

Sorry if this is confusing to the non-geeks