Awhile ago, I mentioned that we were going to be changing Speech-Language Pathologists through Birth to 3. It's difficult in a rural area to find experience with cochlear implants, but the SD School for the Deaf outreach team was able to suggest someone who would travel twice a week to see Audrena. Our previous SLP is probably very good, but she just didn't have the experience for us to draw from. It was apparent at the first session that the new one does, and she came highly recommended for her previous work with cochlear implant children. Audrena warmed right up to her, and we are seeing good things in the sessions. Plus, we are getting new ideas for "games" to play at home that will help Audrena learn to listen and develop her speech and language.
Our SD School for the Deaf consultant came down to see us last week as well. Audrena was a bit of a show-off! We played with a tiger toy for a bit, and suddenly Audrena exclaimed, "Rawr!" That was another first for her. She also walked and said "aahhh" immediately when I got out the airplane. Probably the funniest part was when K. was talking to her, and Audrena just rolled her eyes. We do have a sassy girl! K. was able to give us some information packets as well. We're always excited for new ideas!
Audrena met her physical therapy goals last week. We've also asked our SLP and our SDSD consultant to review the speech goals. We think it's time for an IFSP meeting to revise some things!
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