tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post290846190379956826..comments2023-04-17T05:45:43.274-07:00Comments on Bright Side of Life!: Rocking the non verbalBright Side of Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-85576289258098643632013-10-07T11:42:31.909-07:002013-10-07T11:42:31.909-07:00Hello there, Nicky. Fancy seeing you here! You can...Hello there, Nicky. Fancy seeing you here! You can call on me anytime, I am happy to help out in any way that I can. Chat soon. xxBright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-87442261017957526972013-10-03T10:49:39.034-07:002013-10-03T10:49:39.034-07:00Di well Done, you are a fantastic mum. You have wo...Di well Done, you are a fantastic mum. You have worked so hard and it is paying off, my favourite was watching you and Nick engage so beautifully x I think we will be calling on you... lots... next year - your number will be on our speed dial xxx All my loveNicola Stirtonhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Bloom-Special-Needs-School/280370398769693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-43424926284179851232013-09-30T11:35:42.090-07:002013-09-30T11:35:42.090-07:00Hi Kathleen, thank you for your uplifting comment....Hi Kathleen, thank you for your uplifting comment. It's great that you think this post could help others and thanks also for sharing it. :)Bright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-4977602349603685792013-09-30T11:31:49.928-07:002013-09-30T11:31:49.928-07:00Thank you, Gayle. I really appreciate your comment...Thank you, Gayle. I really appreciate your comment. Good luck for when you and Kyle try again. I often think of Kyle's shoe box clip, where he is placing the shoe box into the large container (it was shared in the Autism World iMag) and I always think to myself... that is exactly what Nick would do! :)Bright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-64298306271676020592013-09-27T17:09:52.587-07:002013-09-27T17:09:52.587-07:00I love watching these videos! I have been suggesti...I love watching these videos! I have been suggesting them to others-as I think that they could help so many people. I do believe that a lot can be gotten from these-whether ones child is verbal or non verbal. I know that it gives me ideas for my littlest. Well done. what a great week the both of you had. :))kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07648854807234137885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-72666320004176526592013-09-23T19:10:38.965-07:002013-09-23T19:10:38.965-07:00So awesome!! I am impressed with you both. I tried...So awesome!! I am impressed with you both. I tried a juicing activity with Kyle once but so many obstacles it didn't go all that well. Will try again sometime. This is really inspiring. Gayle Nobelhttp://www.autismwithattitude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-1307907487082892592013-09-16T10:29:07.533-07:002013-09-16T10:29:07.533-07:00Yes it is! It also makes me realise that he unders...Yes it is! It also makes me realise that he understands more than I give him credit for. I have photocopied this blog post, a couple of the articles you linked to and a transcript of my engagement with Henry today - going to use them in training with his tutor and also my husband!suehttp://movingbeyondthelabel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-78774259940423292902013-09-16T09:24:38.979-07:002013-09-16T09:24:38.979-07:00Hi Sue, that's strange... I didn't see you...Hi Sue, that's strange... I didn't see your previous reply. I LOVED your comment.... (I have a huge smile on my face!). Isn't it the most wonderful feeling to realise that making little changes in your style of communication can make such a difference! :-)Bright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-25042581342842082512013-09-16T03:49:04.052-07:002013-09-16T03:49:04.052-07:00I wrote a reply to this the other day which seems ...I wrote a reply to this the other day which seems to have disappeared! Anyway, I have to tell you that I've had huge success with really trying to focus on declarative language this morning - inspired by this post and also the articles you linked to. It went like this:<br /><br />(Henry had eaten some crisps and left the empty packet on the sofa.)<br />Me: I see a crisp packet. I wonder where it goes?<br />(Long pause. I am thinking I used too many words but force myself to wait)<br />Henry: Bin!<br />Me: Yes it goes in the bin. I wonder who will put it in the bin?<br />(Henry picks up packet and goes to kitchen, where he puts it in the bin)<br />Me: Henry, thank you for tidying up.<br />Henry: Bread<br />Me: You're still hungry. I'll get the bread.<br />(I get bread, butter, Bovril and put on table. Wait. Henry comes and stands by the table. Looks. I shrug.)<br />Henry: Gone<br />Me: I wonder what's gone?<br />Henry: Knife!<br />Me: Hmmm... (wait)<br />(Henry goes to drawer and gets a knife. We take it in turns to spread the bread).<br /><br />Result! I couldn't believe how little he needed the imperative language and questions I usually use. Thank you Di! suehttp://www.movingbeyondthelabel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-30571688439331094392013-09-16T01:38:01.179-07:002013-09-16T01:38:01.179-07:00@Rhemashope ~ Thank you for your lovely comment an...@Rhemashope ~ Thank you for your lovely comment and for the extremely helpful suggestion of Curious Chef knives. I am certainly going to see if I can purchase them for Nick. Have a lovely week... and tell Rhema I say "Hi". :)Bright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-2247715949327403222013-09-16T01:12:01.536-07:002013-09-16T01:12:01.536-07:00Thanks, Jazzy. He really is doing so well and we d...Thanks, Jazzy. He really is doing so well and we do have a lovely bond. For sure, communication can't be just non verbal, although in the beginning it was a great way to get a lovely connection with Nick and for him to realise the importance of body language and facial expressions. Thanks for stopping by. xxBright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-35536999030979245122013-09-16T01:00:40.456-07:002013-09-16T01:00:40.456-07:00@Blue Sky ~ I am glad that you enjoyed the videos ...@Blue Sky ~ I am glad that you enjoyed the videos and that you find the RDI blog posts helpful. I enjoy writing about what we are doing. Thanks for your comment. xxBright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-23608277708557991522013-09-15T20:49:06.326-07:002013-09-15T20:49:06.326-07:00Go Nick! It was an honor to watch you and your Nic...Go Nick! It was an honor to watch you and your Nick in these videos! Thank you for sharing this with us. "A loose thread binding us together." Thank you for reminding me there are many, many ways to communicate. <br /><br />Thought I'd mention I am a big fan of Curious Chef knives (which I ordered on amazon.) Totally safe for our kiddos but able to cut apples, carrots, etc. Rhema loves her set and knows they are *her* knives.<br /><br />You are a beautiful mother.rhemashopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606668167621967030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-39457253787606394772013-09-15T08:42:29.912-07:002013-09-15T08:42:29.912-07:00And very proud of him you should be!
Fantastic wo...And very proud of him you should be!<br /><br />Fantastic work. I would find it very hard to be be completely non-verbal so well done! He really is coming on isn't he? I know I don't know much about RDI and I can see the benefits of what you are doing but I do wonder about being completely non-verbal....<br /><br />I love that there is such a lovely bond between you and Nick.<br /><br />xx Jazzyjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5005421880877128774.post-9335849587041117222013-09-15T00:43:28.370-07:002013-09-15T00:43:28.370-07:00I'm not surprised you're very proud of him...I'm not surprised you're very proud of him - the videos are lovely to watch :) And reading your posts on RDI helps me to clarify what I need to be doing and inspires me to try harder xxLooking for Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010049814419812468noreply@blogger.com