Annabelle's Progress 5.3 YEARS: THE COOLEST SPEECH THERAPIST You know how there are some people who you just click with? That’s how it is for Belle and Monica Mitchell, TalkTools speech therapist. Belle adores her. Not only does Monica… February 15, 2018 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 4.9 YEARS: FULL SUMMER MODE! We are in full summer mode here! Belle has been enjoying some horseback riding lessons, swimming, cheering on her siblings at baseball games, and finishing up a great dancing year… August 1, 2017 Annabelle's Progress From the Experts 3 Presentations at NDSC 2017! TalkTools was represented in 3 presentations at this year’s National Down Syndrome Congress. Thank you all for attending! EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATION AND SPEECH CLARITY FOR CHILDREN WITH THE DIAGNOSIS… July 24, 2017 From the Experts Annabelle's Progress 4.5 YEARS: “NEAR PERFECT” ARTICULATION Belle is doing well and has been enjoying some spring-like weather in February! She has managed to stay healthy this season (minus her chronic runny nose). Belle’s good health has allowed… March 8, 2017 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 4.4 YEARS: MAKING UP HER OWN SILLY PHRASES Happy New Year! Belle’s year is off to a solid start! I am happy to report that we have been pretty consistent with our TalkTools oral motor program, created by Monica… February 8, 2017 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 3 YEARS 10&11 MONTHS: GETTING BACK-TO-SCHOOL AFTER DISNEY WORLD MAGIC 3 Years 10 Months Summer continues in our household! This month, Belle has enjoyed swimming lessons (and lots of pool time), a slip’n slide party, BBQs, fairs, a trip to… September 30, 2016 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 3 YEARS 8&9 MONTHS: SHE IS READING! 3 Years 8 Months Belle got her palatal expander out this month! Her “princess jewelry,” as we referred to it, was in for a total of six months. Even though… August 29, 2016 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 3 YEARS 2&3 MONTHS: GETTING INDEPENDENT 3 Years 2 Months Hi everyone! We are now in full swing with our new updated oral motor program that was revamped by Whitney last month. We also were able to… May 31, 2016 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 2 YEARS 8&9 MONTHS: UPS AND DOWNS 2 Years 8 Months Hello! Today we were walking through the snack/cereal aisle at the grocery store, and Belle had spotted something so she ran ahead. She quickly grabbed a… February 29, 2016 Annabelle's Progress Success Stories Ella Under the Spotlight Ella Under the Spotlight: Down Syndrome & Dance Home › Blog › Ella Under the Spotlight Success Story Ella Under the Spotlight Ella Kinder — daughter of TalkTools presenter Dr.… November 11, 2015 Success Stories