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Anna's Advancements

Follow Anna's ongoing speech therapy journey with Down syndrome, from oral placement exercises and school transitions to everyday communication victories with TalkTools.

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Anna's Advancements Anna’s Summer Fun Anna had an awesome summer!   She has been enjoying horseback riding and swimming. But, the highlight of our summer was our trip to Italy, we had an incredible time! … March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna’s Speech Progress and Setbacks Anna- what a character!  I am waiting in the waiting room of the physical therapy  department with a room full of people. In the distance, I see her running towards… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Introducing Anna Meet Anna!   This is our precious, happy, spunky four year old child with Down Syndrome.  Everyone says it-her presence immediately lights up a room. She is such a joyful… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements HOPE OF A STRUGGLING MOM Struggle, struggle, more struggle.  One of the things we have to remember is there’s much going on the world right now and some of us have other children to care… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements MOM’S PLEA: Love and Acceptance for these children Lately, everything has been a struggle.  I’m sure many feel this way, during this difficult time.  School is back in session for all three children, online.  Anna started TK and… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy Anna’s Advancement – “Ls” TalkTools Therapy   March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Happy Valentine’s Day ~ Love, Anna Anna-such a sweet, loving, joyful girl!  She is so very unique-I can see as she is growing up how her personality is blossoming and she never fails to surprise me. … March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna Goes Sledding We went to Tahoe this past month and visited the snow!  Being in the great outdoors is such a perfect activity during these COVID times.   After several sled runs, Anna… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Happy Easter, Love Anna! Celebration for World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st) specifically chosen to represent Trisomy 21 (three 21 Chromosomes) seen in Down Syndrome.  Typically, on that day, we ask people to “rock… March 19, 2024