December (Weekly Speech Goal included)

11 Dec

Hi.  It is Christmas, and everything is winding down (or up, depending on which way you look at it)!

Matai finished up with Bridget (speech therapist) yesterday and we feel good to have had a term of consistent sessions and great relationship building. I value Bridget's visits because they give me a chance to sit back,watch Matai and take the time to focus on his speech and language for half an hour.  It is also so good to hear about what Bridget notices and what development she spots.  Matai has increased his language usage and comprehension in the last 6 months. 

Anyway, speech goal from now until Christmas:

SANTA!!  Not only will be working on understanding and expression of this word but we will be making a point of introducing the concept of the person!  Matai doesn't understand Christmas yet but we'll see what we can do :)