In other words, when/how do we know if she IS trying to manipulate us, as opposed to simply attempting communication to overcome a language barrier?
By knowing your daughter. When you get to read her signs, there really is a different quality to a frustration/exhaustion tantrum, and an "I want something tantrum". The best thing you can do is watch and learn. (And from what I can tell, that's what we keep doing all along this journey!)
Your daughter is lucky to have a parent who cares so much about her!
