tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170886037744998177.post8276327337283545153..comments2011-12-11T09:07:42.775-06:00Shelly Turpinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04950719033017424725noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170886037744998177.post-32114229029946525032011-12-11T09:07:42.775-06:002011-12-11T09:07:42.775-06:00The use of assistive technology does not hinder development of communication skills beyond the use of the device! In giving your child a way to communicate with the whole world (since not everyone knows sign),, you're opening the door to so much more! I work in AT and I have seen children make some pretty incredible progress with their devices (some even outgrow the need for them).Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03813757609656165402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170886037744998177.post-11768208313999571232011-12-09T13:57:06.186-06:002011-12-09T13:57:06.186-06:00You should use your iPad as a communication device. There is an app called Proloquo 2 Go that costs around $180 thru Itunes. I'm saving up to get it for my daughter who also has Down Syndrome, but is 17. It has pictures, symbols and words. It is great! Look into it!Terinoreply@blogger.com