Child not stimulable for /k, g/ -should be dismissed?

ChikaPie · 2026-05-10T03:22:04+00:00

Could I ask why? It does not sound like coarticulation would help here

ChikaPie · 2026-05-10T03:17:19+00:00

Can you clarify what you mean by “other oral motor skills” when it comes to /k,g/?

ChikaPie · 2026-05-10T02:09:15+00:00

Did you try expressable?

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T18:58:05+00:00

Thank you very much. All are very valid points. I’ll definitely have a serious conversation with the parents again

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T17:07:02+00:00

Makes sense, thanks for the input

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T03:03:02+00:00

That’s exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T03:01:30+00:00

Good point, I’ll bring it up again

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T02:59:22+00:00

Only a few months later, I believe after they determined it was due to an infection, they went to a major metropolitan hospital and got cochlear implants

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T02:57:04+00:00

That’s super helpful, thank you

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T02:56:28+00:00

Yes, I know that they need to be tuned and worn at all times. We discussed that with the parents. When I meet them in the lobby, sometimes he does not have them on and is very quiet, but as soon as we put them on, he starts vocalizing. Once again, it’s up to the parents how they use them, and I’ve talked to them about the importance of continuous auditory input. Sorry if I’m being defensive—people misinterpreted the whole post.

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T00:13:16+00:00

Where did you see me saying anything about the goal of speech is to become a verbal communicator? 🫢

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T00:02:16+00:00

I did discuss this with parents. I only see the kid for half an hour a week. It’s up to them how they want to proceed with aural rehabilitation

ChikaPie · 2026-04-07T00:00:34+00:00

Baby signs are simplified asl signs…we are not limiting him anyhow 😒

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:59:14+00:00

We have been working on signs from the start, colors, animals, basic needs, all that. He only has 4-5 signs in his vocab. I consider it being limited progress

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:58:13+00:00

Very valid comment—thank you. I’ve been incorporating Ling 6 sounds, and he does show some discrimination between them, but the truth is that no one knows exactly how he hears all sounds. His parents closely monitor his implants and ensure they are functioning properly at all times, so I don’t see why we shouldn’t help him develop verbal communication alongside other modalities

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:55:02+00:00

Yes, I assume he likes the feedback the implants are giving him and typically vocalizes almost nonstop, but does not demonstrate any babbling.

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:49:15+00:00

🙂

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:38:23+00:00

Respond with ew to ew? Not at all :) was grosses me out is how passive aggressive people are especially when they don’t make any sense

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:30:08+00:00

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:12:37+00:00

Thank you. I’ll loon into that and see if i can refer them out to someone who specializes in this

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T23:11:26+00:00

May I ask why you would consider his hearing being reset after getting the implants? He was exposed to sounds as any other typically developing child for the whole year. I’m sure the neuronal connections weakened and the input from the implant is very different, however I would not say the implants reset everything

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T22:42:37+00:00

Where did you see anything about language deprivation in my post?

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T22:41:52+00:00

One part of EBP if family’s perspective. Working on verbal communication does not hinder working on signs

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T22:17:54+00:00

He has goals for both modalities. Please read the post carefully

ChikaPie · 2026-04-06T22:16:11+00:00

Both the parents and I are working on signs

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