tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post7917724669070617103..comments2023-10-03T02:36:37.563-07:00Comments on The SportyMummy: Augmented Communication.......Reluctantly!SportyMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-64655555439668162762012-02-02T05:25:38.313-08:002012-02-02T05:25:38.313-08:00Thank you! I so hope he continues to make progress...Thank you! I so hope he continues to make progress too....SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-89811297636118001102012-02-02T05:13:25.018-08:002012-02-02T05:13:25.018-08:00You really are such a fabulous, selfless Mummeee.
...You really are such a fabulous, selfless Mummeee.<br />I hope Buster continues to make progress - you're all working so hard for it.<br />Gorgeous pics too.<br />:-) xMum on the Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16543791863884733714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-89956859339032468052012-02-02T04:33:41.941-08:002012-02-02T04:33:41.941-08:00Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Denys...Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Denyse. You have hit the nail on the head and have understood what my post was really about. I didn't want to admit to my own issues. I know that is why I was having such a bad day...because in the back of my mind I knew I was going to have to accept augmented communication and accept the fact that my son needs it.<br /><br />Thank you so much for understanding, and for your kind offer to help with answering any educational questions.<br /><br />Thank you.SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-6912497581955891892012-02-02T04:32:45.800-08:002012-02-02T04:32:45.800-08:00Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Denys...Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Denyse. You have hit the nail on the head and have understood what my post was really about. I didn't want to admit to my own issues. I know that is why I was having such a bad day...because in the back of my mind I knew I was going to have to accept augmented communication and accept the fact that my son needs it.<br /><br />Thank you so much for understanding, and for your kind offer to help with answering any educational questions.<br /><br />Thank you.SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-11676746943180912162012-02-02T03:08:03.869-08:002012-02-02T03:08:03.869-08:00Hi there Sporty Mummy,
Reading that post made me v...Hi there Sporty Mummy,<br />Reading that post made me very sad. It is not that I feel sorry for you, or your son and wonderful family. It made me sad because it can be so hard to admit to the one thing we don't want to admit to...our OWN issues. So, sadness aside....you have, in the end, done a great thing by taking the matter of your son's learning/health issues as the professionals who are reaching out with suggestions and aids such as augmented communication.<br />Look at those photos of your son.<br />Gee they show a boy feeling relief that he has ways that help.<br />Hard, so hard to be in situation where you have had to change ideas & mindsets and by doing it, you have now made such a good choice...Yay for you... More than happy to help educationally over on my website if you ever want to ask a question ..... I know I wrote an essay response, but your post is such an 'ah ha' one, it warranted this! Much respect DenyseDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-51441165485596482242012-02-02T02:51:04.920-08:002012-02-02T02:51:04.920-08:00Thank you! I have spent some time today researchin...Thank you! I have spent some time today researching some of the apps and programs out there and the technologies and ideas are just amazing!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-34757457355610453692012-02-02T02:48:28.643-08:002012-02-02T02:48:28.643-08:00Thank you so much Kate. Sharing this story on my b...Thank you so much Kate. Sharing this story on my blog has given me so much encouragement and support from amazing people like you. Thank you for being there!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-23232307772082181652012-02-02T02:43:38.351-08:002012-02-02T02:43:38.351-08:00Thank you so much for your wonderful support. I am...Thank you so much for your wonderful support. I am very worried about preschool...and I just can't wait for the time where the devices are no longer required!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-37351817750523776622012-02-01T21:05:37.762-08:002012-02-01T21:05:37.762-08:00Thanks Skyelee. I admit I had similar thoughts as ...Thanks Skyelee. I admit I had similar thoughts as well...I'm still worried he is going to drop it. But some of the apps are amazing. They are seemingly designed for kids just like my son. He has been using it and saying his sounds today without a struggle!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-46448733495095920982012-02-01T20:55:40.556-08:002012-02-01T20:55:40.556-08:00I take my hat off to you, sounds like you are doin...I take my hat off to you, sounds like you are doing a stellar job! It's amazing how technology can help in so many different ways :)Lozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887197213317764036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-71833485557188387342012-02-01T20:53:13.935-08:002012-02-01T20:53:13.935-08:00Oh matey I feel for you... I know that feeling as ...Oh matey I feel for you... I know that feeling as you know and it can hurt a lot.<br /><br />I hope things work out well with preschool starting and you know where I am if you need/want an ear or a shoulder to cry on. <br /><br />Much love.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250610502355181024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-6292925638592136182012-02-01T20:10:49.169-08:002012-02-01T20:10:49.169-08:00I feel the same emotions as you :) and how funny t...I feel the same emotions as you :) and how funny that both of our posts today dealt with aug comm.? I know that if we have to utilize a device for school it will be tough when she begins kindergarten but right now her preschool is so supportive - I don't trust the other children with a device at this point so I am going to make her some simple communication cards to use now to see if this will help. I know your son will be great with his "talker" and from everyone I have heard from they say these devices and tools go away as the speech comes in! Keep the faith!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-48169959831903091612012-02-01T19:48:39.460-08:002012-02-01T19:48:39.460-08:00I must admit to being quite judgemental when I see...I must admit to being quite judgemental when I see young children with things like ipods etc, thank you for opening my eyes to the fact that there is more than one way to communicate and learn. Good luck as Buster starts his adventure at preschool, may he live large!skyeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327474274447432746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-7401377479400497442012-02-01T18:58:06.755-08:002012-02-01T18:58:06.755-08:00Thanks so Much! I have really been enjoying readin...Thanks so Much! I have really been enjoying reading your blog as well! I have just got an app called 'tiga talk' today and so far I'm quite impressed with it! <br /><br />I've been trying to find ways to keep speech practice fun...but it's hard work for the poor kid really.<br /><br />Thanks for following!!!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-29631845659722602092012-02-01T18:52:06.305-08:002012-02-01T18:52:06.305-08:00Thank you so much Marita! I makes me feel so much ...Thank you so much Marita! I makes me feel so much better to know there have been other children and parents in similar situations.<br /><br />I am feeling the love for Apple today. I'm going to have a look at those apps you suggested right now!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-45101297700863355352012-02-01T18:46:30.583-08:002012-02-01T18:46:30.583-08:00Thank you so much Marita! I makes me feel so much ...Thank you so much Marita! I makes me feel so much better to know there have been other children and parents in similar situations.<br /><br />I am feeling the love for Apple today. I'm going to have a look at those apps you suggested right now!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-76434050189614819272012-02-01T18:42:44.606-08:002012-02-01T18:42:44.606-08:00Such a cutie you have. Loved this post! Wow, it lo...Such a cutie you have. Loved this post! Wow, it looks like you got a little SLP on your hands. Your daughter is so good with her brother. He was really cooperating with her. Many times I have trouble getting Jake to focus at home. I liked that game too, I'll have to google it. I've never even heard of augmented communication, so I learned something new today. I'd love to hear more about it in your future posts. You blogged every day in January. Impressive! I'm up to 2 days a week and I'm going to try and write some Mondays. I'm going to start getting some iPad apps for Jake's speech. I'll keep you posted if I find any good ones. Take care!tstarmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145640570057746236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-55674915977092198702012-02-01T18:08:15.736-08:002012-02-01T18:08:15.736-08:00We had a folder with pictures for my youngest when...We had a folder with pictures for my youngest when she was in pre-school. The teachers put it off to the side so she didn't stand out so much but still, it is sad to know it is needed.<br /><br />Now both my girls are blessed with iPads and we love the Grace App and iCommunicate - both of which are available for iPod also - they have made the world of difference to any communication issues we have. <br /><br />Bless Apple for making assisted communication devices which are cool.Maritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08186136444811595697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-25085712838835706482012-02-01T17:47:08.802-08:002012-02-01T17:47:08.802-08:00Thanks you so much Donna, such a nice thing to say...Thanks you so much Donna, such a nice thing to say! Some days I feel like a definite 'fail' though.<br /><br />I will keep a very close eye on things.SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-63542580045402936112012-02-01T17:44:17.226-08:002012-02-01T17:44:17.226-08:00Thank you so much for your kind comment Seana! I l...Thank you so much for your kind comment Seana! I love to hear stories with good outcomes. It helps to make me feel more positive and hopeful about my son.<br /><br />perhaps the imminent return to school and the end of the long holiday is taking its toll as well!SportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-86533781409537514902012-02-01T16:53:05.890-08:002012-02-01T16:53:05.890-08:00I think he has the best of all mothers to help him...I think he has the best of all mothers to help him through this. I'd watch the program carefully and if it's helping, fine. If you witness anything negative, your motherly instincts will tell you the right way to go. What a trial you two have ahead of you. Life sometimes offers us the most unique trials.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-45562747877129989392012-02-01T16:46:12.515-08:002012-02-01T16:46:12.515-08:00Hello there, I remember having worries about my so...Hello there, I remember having worries about my son using pictures to communicate, and me using photos and pictures to explain to him what was happening... but they really worked well and helped him develop speech... if he'd only talk less these days! I think all mums worry but these devices have a fantastically positive impact on most kids. Glad to hear it's starting well with Buster.<br /><br />We've had a few tantrums as we wound up the holidays and got set for school... but all kids are there today all day for the first time ever.... and the one who didn't talk now chatters and is in Year 9 - amazing!!Seana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225191303428309442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-22302769344519205382012-02-01T14:25:34.118-08:002012-02-01T14:25:34.118-08:00Thanks Rhi xxThanks Rhi xxSportyMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351427912193556216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6780031148561095801.post-81393587188549286012012-02-01T13:53:16.703-08:002012-02-01T13:53:16.703-08:00Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to both you and ...Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to both you and BusterRhianna https://www.blogger.com/profile/08015224038142499324noreply@blogger.com