For most of the population, correct speech formation comes naturally, but Owen has had to work long and hard for every consonant sound he's learned. He's had countless speech therapy sessions, starting before he was three years old, from a total of three different agencies. Two years ago, he had a pharyngeal flap surgery to help reduce his nasal air escape. It has not been easy, and he has not always been willing, but sometimes you have to reflect on where you've come from to appreciate where you are!
We are so proud of him for mastering the "K" and "G" sounds! It's been a long time coming. He was promised a new Leapster game when it happened. That was not a forgotten promise by any of us, and when the sounds started slipping out of his mouth, his request became very specific--a "Racecars" Leapster game. He got his game on Friday morning.
Before we bought the reward, he said lovingly in my ear, "Mom, I'm so proud of you and Dad for getting me a new Leapster game."
8 comments:
Way to go Owen! Enjoy your game. :)
He such a sweet boy! Way to go Owen!! :)
Great job, Owen!!! I would be proud of your mommy too for such great taste in games! :)
Awww...good job Owen. So proud of you. Love your pictures :) :)
Oh how sweet and what an accomplishment to be proud of!!! So proud of you, Owen. Well deserved leapster game! (:
So sweet -- and great job Owen!
Very proud of all of you. It's been a hard road for Owen and his mom & dad, but you've stuck with it. So glad for the new accomplishment!
wtg Ownen. Having a st student here I totally understand how exciting new letters are.
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