Helping Our Daughter Speak | Autism Parenting

[@carolanderson5075]

Braylee’s speaking so much better these days. Her speech is more complex, but also more intentional. I think before she was just using echolalia and repeating things she heard rather than coming up with her own thoughts/sentences/feelings. Maybe when you’re working on longer words with more difficult sounds for her like you were when she was reading, it could help to break up the sounds for example: yellow lemon could be ye-ll-o-w llll-eee-mmm-ooo-nnn. Something like that. I think it’s great that him say the words first so she knows what sounds she needs to copy.

[@jadyn_sage]

I wonder if having Braylee practice using songs might help solidify some of those letter sounds? I've noticed that she often has clearer pronunciation when she's singing. I also know how much Braylee loves music & singing. I've put together a list of simple and/or well known songs that might help, if you want Ladder- Jacob's Ladder by Huey Lewis & The News Lamp - Give me oil in my lamp; original by The Byrds, but there are multiple kids versions Lamb- Mary had a little lamb Ladybug - Ten Little Ladybugs Leaf - California Dreamin' (opens with 'All the leaves all brown') Yellow - Yellow Submarine Leg - Hokey Pokey Last - Last Christmas Lemon - Lemon Tree Lollipop - Good Ship Lollipop Just an idea ❤️❤️

[@lidonewyork670]

She’s got it! Completely understandable!

[@Peg79]

Braylee I'm proud of you kiddo! You are trying so hard and doing better and better every day! That foliage is beautiful! ❤😊

[@tanyacameron-young6241]

Braylees doing so well in her speech, very understandable. keep up the amazing work, love to you all from Tanya in the UK xxx

[@julienfaucher562]

Awesome girl!!!! so cute

[@aliciaallford5469]

Braylee’s speech is getting way better and more. It’s more clear and easy to understand

[@jacquicoder7160]

There are many things I don't envy about life in the upper north country, like freezing overnight temps and snow, but I do envy the fall colors. They are so beautiful. Braylee is doing so well with her speech, I am delighted with her progress. I know it takes a lot of effort on your part but to hear her speak must give you such a great feeling of pride and accomplishment.

[@dawnmardis79]

Loved the vlog, David! Braylee is growing up too fast. She is so cute! Please tell Pam hello. I hope she is doing well. Would love to see her on another vlog! 🥹🩷

[@TheWeeFamily]

I will let her know! I’m sure she will be around tomorrow for Braylee’s bday.

[@dawnmardis79]

@@TheWeeFamily Happy birthday, Braylee! 🥳🥳🎈🎈🎈🎂🎂🎁🎁

[@AmeliaEarhart53756]

She said yellow so clearly! Also, I find videos of you helping Braylee speak quite entertaining lol

[@serendipitysisters84]

Ohhh Braylee did so well with her speaking hw!! She said leaf so well! I think she deserves a lot of praise in those moments! Even when she slightly moves her tongue in the right direction, even if it is minor she should get some claps or something exciting!! So that there’s more of a differentiation between the right and wrong way. It seems like she is really struggling! But she will get it if she keeps working! Go B!! 👏 🎊 🍃 I also struggled with speaking when I was little! There were some words people never even told me that I was saying wrong and then I found out as an adult 😅

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Braylee is speaking very good.💖💖💖💖💖

[@mimidee100]

Braylee your doing amazing sweet girl❤

[@karentorrez9251]

Awesome job

[@jasonmartinson7758]

Her L’s are so great!

[@abbylobson351]

Braylee is speaking so good it would be fun to have a livestream with a q & a where she participated then I could say Hi

[@meerachakkera9968]

Homework is always fun lol ❤❤❤❤

[@ValBurgess-th5dk]

Love.💖💖

[@meerachakkera9968]

❤❤❤❤

[@HappyComfort]

She’s improving every time I check your blog. So cool! 🥳🥳🥳And off topic she’s cute as a bug as they say! 🤭😁👍🌷 I wonder , does she like to do “L” in songs that naturally say “La-la-la-la”🎼🎶”?

[@rebekahearly1144]

I love the idea of learning through songs - there would be lots of repetition and words in context rather than isolated words; I’m no speech therapist but I feel like that could be useful. And with Braylee’s love of music, she might be keen!

[@littlelorib7980]

Your awesome parents ❤❤❤braylee have a great week 😊

[@mama_j1629]

My 5 year old very much struggles with “L’s” as well, we’ve been working hard in speech but his L’s sound like W’s most of the time too 🫶 good job Braylee you’re doing such a good job practicing!

[@Katieatkinsonlamgirl]

Like video and good video and can you talk in full sentences!?

[@shannacraft4099]

🌸 💙💙💙

[@Jitmommy33]

❤

[@RajanMelbourne]

My daughter is 10 and she's 100% same like her❤she acts same like her❤❤

[@bryanbearsley8456]

braylee does good speaking

[@robylove9190]

Speech therapy seems to be helping Braylee speak more clearly.

[@kathleenmunoz4465]

So she speaks individual words. Can she form sentences. If so is it prompted or can she do it on her own?

[@TheWeeFamily]

So far she has 2 word unprompted sentences sometimes. A lot of her communication is scripted.

[@emilyking4580]

Can you make up a song with her words I know she likes to sing.

[@AnthonySmith-bj9mo]

hi David

[@abbylobson351]

How come i cant see my avatar and other perks members avatars on the videos anymore they were there earlier today

[@smarttechinchvac8829]

youtube.com/@hopeandsunshine?si=0UoArlqfJF2faVzi. On here his home page it shows the members. Abby is in full meltdown because yours changed today. I'm her dad.

[@TheWeeFamily]

I am not sure why they are not there anymore. I will try to figure it out today.

[@smarttechinchvac8829]

@TheWeeFamily thanks they are back. No more melt down ☺

[@jennifermcfadden8713]

How did braylee do when you told her no more swimming?

[@TheWeeFamily]

She has done alright so far. Roller skating has taken its place.