tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813501143902377307.post7625709116621099339..comments2024-02-05T01:46:39.445-07:00Comments on Lovin' Life with our blue eyed beauties: Bragging on my girlLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04425142535225258570noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813501143902377307.post-58847256914029535752010-03-05T10:12:25.155-07:002010-03-05T10:12:25.155-07:00I know I'm late to this discussion, but I woul...I know I'm late to this discussion, but I would guess that the surprise might have come more from the communication Lila was able to exhibit than the counting to 2, though that is still impressive. But so many children this age with DS don't speak much at all, so those that can put a few words together unprompted are often seen as "ahead" of their peers, for better or for worse. Braska often gets comments and shock and reactions from providers because she can answer their questions (name, age, sister's name, teacher's name, etc.) or because she can ask for something like a sticker when told to "ask nicely". (I want sticker please, thank you.)<br /><br />I can see what you mean about the lower expectations...though I've begun to just look at them as opportunities to celebrate Braska's skills to others, even if we know she's able to do even more than they see.RKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259757888643034394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813501143902377307.post-34633113619124385922010-01-28T23:13:33.430-07:002010-01-28T23:13:33.430-07:00I disagree with you, also. Lila knows way more th...I disagree with you, also. Lila knows way more than most typical kids. She always has been smart and when a little kid speaks up like that it's always a bit startling. I think the NP would have commented on anyone that size doing what Lila did.<br /><br />'Course I wasn't there so maybe you should go with your instincts. : )Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17667328632288829714noreply@blogger.com