Elizabeth's Journey Knightly’s First Word Moments like this are exactly why we LOVE what we do! May 14, 2018 Elizabeth's Journey Annabelle's Progress 5 Years, 6 Months: A Trip to the Dentist   We are mixing it up a bit for our video this month! The video shows Annabelle at her dentist check up. She loves the dentist and has always enjoyed… May 11, 2018 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 2 YEARS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BELLE! Belle turned 2 years old this month! How is it possible? She is full of life and joy. I am so proud of this little gal. She celebrated her birthday… May 10, 2018 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 5.5 YEARS: WORK HARD, PLAY HARD Annabelle has had a good month. Her wheels are always turning, and it is so funny to listen to her answer questions and tell stories. Some of which are very fictional.… April 9, 2018 Annabelle's Progress Success Stories Andrew’s Story: A Journey of Strength, Hope & Breakthrough Communication Childhood Apraxia & Cerebral Palsy: Andrew’s OPT Success Story Home › Blog › Success Story: Andrew & Vanessa Success Story Childhood Apraxia & Cerebral Palsy: How OPT Helped Andrew Find… March 28, 2018 Success Stories Annabelle's Progress 5.4 YEARS: FOUNDATION IS EVERYTHING Our month began by visiting family out of town for more than a week, so needless to say our oral motor exercises took a ‘back seat’. Shortly after we settled back in… March 16, 2018 Annabelle's Progress Annabelle's Progress 4.10 & 4.11 YEARS: HELPING OTHER DOWN SYNDROME PARENTS 4 Years 10 Months Greetings from Lanie and Belle! Belle has thoroughly enjoyed her summer with trips to her grandma’s house, county fairs, baseball games, two big new cities, and… September 26, 2017 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 4.8 YEARS: WORKING ON TONGUE PLACEMENT Here is Belle working on her spoon slurp exercises: And here working on proper tongue placement for sounds /t, d, n, l/ with the help of bite blocks. Belle had a… June 9, 2017 Annabelle's Progress