We have been trying to be more firm about getting DS to ask for things before we give or do what he wants. While he hates it and has been displaying what a wicked temper he has, it has helped. In the past week he has learned 5 new words and two new signs. This brings the grand total to 15 words and three signs at 21.5 months. What is most bizarre is how he strings his words together. DH came home from work the other day and DS greeted him with "Hey there, Dada." And yesterday he drove one of his trains under the TV cabinet and came running to get me saying "Uh-oh, uh-oh! Come, Mama, come help!"
We just realized that he recognizes his name as well and can pick out the letters in his name from his letter magnets. He found his name on a keychain attached to his backpack and played with it for a few seconds before pointing to himself.
I guess there is hope for him yet! It makes it so much easier to follow their lead when you know where the heck they want to go.
Last edited by kathleen'smum; 06/22/10 07:48 AM.
