Lilyese

So I have been working pretty intensely on speech with Lily lately--we always work on it, but I wanted to try some new techniques to enhance advancement. In the process, I wrote down the ways that Lily communicated so that we could expand upon what she was already doing and cover bases on areas where we were lacking. I want also to keep track of how far she comes in certain areas based on different therapy types. So, in the process, I discovered how much she is able to tell us and that she has her own special language which we call....Lilyese. So here it is...the beautifully unique language of Lily.

1. Pulling your shirt--I love you. I like you. Play with me.

2. Turning her head away--No thank you.

3. Turning her back on you--I want to play on my own, or I don't want to do what you're doing.

4. Opening her mouth and bringing her right hand to your hand--I'm hungry.

5. Reaching out to her cup--I'm thirsty.

6. Turning toward you and scooting into your space--I want your attention, or I want the food, toy etc. that you have.

7. Curing into a ball on the floor (especially with her hand on her forehead).--I'm sleepy.

8. Grabbing at your legs and leaning her head against your leg or arm.--Hold me.

9. Throwing herself back or to the side--I have a need I cannot express or you're meeting the wrong need.

10. Holding both hands behind back while playing or eating.--My sensory system is overwhelmed.

11. Pulling blanket over head--I'm tired or overwhelmed.

12. uh-huh--Yes.

13. Laughing after you ask her a question--Yes.


She's also using the ipad a lot more with a new program. In fact, I was wiping her nose when she reached out and hit the ALL DONE button. So, I stopped...I want her to see how powerful those buttons are!!!!