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I would like to give you an update! I sent you a question about 2 weeks ago!
These are the links to my 2 previous questions sent to you:
1. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Autism-1010/2011/1/Babble-1.htm
2. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Autism-1010/2011/1/Babble.htm
I can now tell you that my son IS babbling away! He babbles ALL DAY now! He started perhaps 4 days ago to really babble up a storm. He babbles long chains of bababa, papa, mama, tata, buba, bube.. and he babbles alot! Really talking to us with his babble.
He seems to understand that he gets my full attention when he says mama because he does it alot..
So the babbling has really kicked in now! At 10,5 months.
I am waiting for the waving, clapping and pointing to begin, though he has pointed with index finger towards the lamp a few times. And he puts his arm up every now and then and I'm not sure if he's trying to wave.
I have read that clapping and waving happens between 10-14 months, and somewhere else I read 9-13 months.
Hi March
Great!! Good news. It's too hard to be that specific about the clapping and waving. And even the pointing. Some kids never do it. Right now, it sounds like he is right on track. Let's look for first real words around 12-14 months. Thanks for the update and keep me posted
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Valerie Herskowitz
Expertise
I am an autism expert and speech pathologist (for over 30 years). I am also the parent of a child with autism. I can answer any question on autism dealing with communication, education, behavior and diet. I cannot answer questions that are medical in nature or are dealing with medications.
Experience
I have run a therapy center for individuals with autism since 1981. I lecture all over the country. I also teach classes on autism on line.
Organizations
Vice President of Communications Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Member American Speech and Hearing Association,
MembernAutism Society of America,
President of the National Autism Registry,
Vice President of the Association for Developmentally Disabled Adults and Adolescents.
Publications
Autism Society of America's national publication (September 2008).
Advance Magazine,
South Florida Parenting,
Spectrum Magazine,
I am the author of: Autism and Computers: Maximizing Independence Through Technology (available:www.valerieherskowitz.com)
Education/Credentials
I have a masters degree in speech pathology
Awards and Honors
I won a Stevie Award in 2004: Lifetime Achievement Award for my work with individuals with autism. My therapy center won, Judge's Choice Award Best Center in South Florida by South Florida Parenting magazine 2005.
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