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We believe communication is a human right and strive to break barriers that will allow ALL children communication success.

 

Hurry Up

"Hurry Up, You're going to slow." Mary said as I bent over to strap her feet to the large foot plates of her adaptive bike. Gladly, I responded with "Okay! I'm hurrying!" It had been too long of a wait just to have that simple little verbal interaction with my daughter so I didn't mind the impertinence of her command. It has been a very long journey and one that I feel is important to share with others who may be struggling to find more meaningful communication opportunities with their non-verbal child. Mary was about eight when we finally got a communication device that would allow her to use the pictures she could understand to express herself in different daily situations.
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