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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 “I Want A _________ for Christmas! “You smarty pants” I say. To which she replies, “I’m not a smarty pants! I’m a smarty shirt!” Silly, Anna, I certainly wasn’t expecting that response. There have been so… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna Sings A Math Song Happy New Year to all! We had a wonderful break. However, with Omicron variant spreading, the school was unfortunately, shut down after the break and we have yet to return.… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna’s Valentine From Her Teacher Happy Valentine’s Day! Anna has been doing well. She did get sick with a cold. When this happens, I notice that her articulation definitely goes down for awhile. It is… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna’s Magic Trick Anna has had a lot of medical issue throughout her life. She takes a thyroid pill every morning. I take 1 ml of water and crush the pill and she… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna & Charlie Pets, pets, and more pets! So, my 9 year old daughter loves animals. After our dog died right prior to the initial COVID lockdowns a couple years ago, she has… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Double Cute… Yes you are Anna!! Anna’s a smart cookie! But, I can’t call her that because she always says, “I’m not a cookie! I’m Anna!” So, then, I said on a different occasion, “Where’s my… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Anna’s recent hospitalization: some set back, but overall improving! Anna is always all smiles. Even during her most recent hospitalization.  She has been having some serious issues with her gut though.  She would pass loose stools, blood, mucus, and… March 19, 2024 Anna's Advancements Back to School Update: Dealing with Medical Issues and Speech Delays We have started school again!  The summer went by so fast.  We have been trying to work through her medical issues.  We sought another opinion and between the two doctors,… 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… November 20, 2019 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… November 18, 2019