Hi all…sorry it’s been so long! We have really been pushing two-word combos in speech. One of the big ones we’ve been focusing on is “give ____” and having Tony hold his hand out, palm up to receive the item he is requesting. Also trying to combine other object + verb/verb + object with familiar actions and objects. For example, kick/roll/bounce ball, baby/Jill/Tony jump, eat fries/chicken/waffle, drink juice/milk, read book, open box/bag/door. We have also been working on Tony using “my turn” when he attempt to grab something from me. I prompt him by taking his hand an tapping his chest. Most of the time I will say “Oh, you want a turn to play with the magnets, tell me my turn” while having him tap his chest. I haven’t chatted with you guys in a while to know exactly what targets you are working on in ABA…I feel like Tony has gotten really consistent with naming colors (primary colors)as well as naming letters. There are a few that he doesn’t appear to have just yet.

I think Tony’s new haircut is quite adorable…he knows he can rock the long and short looks! See you tomorrow around 1. Hey Whitney…I believe you will be with the little man this weekend. I would love for you guys to come to the Walk for Autism Sat. morning. Tony would have a great time…jump castle, music, other kids to interact with. I think it would be a good little social opportunity for him. The walk actually starts at 10, registration is at 9. Let me know what you think. It’s downtown at Hampton Park, near the Citadel.