Nice Talking!

Raquel continues to be more and more vocal as the days progress. Even this week with her not feeling well, she was still talking up a storm not only during her sessions, but pretty much all day long. It is definitely music to my ears.

I cancelled this morning's physical therapy at the park because I didn't think she was up to it and wanted her to be somewhat refreshed during the ABA session this afternoon. I thought for sure she'd nap early, but again, not a chance. But she had a really great session with Cari regardless of being tired.

And we heard new words during the session today. First, when she was choosing between two preferred objects (the manding for reinforcers), she chose tops, which is her usual preference. Since she was being so vocal, Cari then held up a yellow top and a green top and asked her if she wanted yellow or green. Raquel said, "Green." A few minutes later, Cari asked her the same thing and Raquel said, "Yellow." So not only was she choosing a preferred object but then she was also choosing a preferred color. Very cool. And during the gross motor immitations, Cari would clap her hands and Raquel would do the same. She did this several times and on one of the last attempts, Cari said, "You do!" when she wasn't immitating. Raquel said to her, "Don't want to!" Just proves how stubborn she is and how she continues to want to do things on her terms. That's my girl.

Hoping for a nice and restful weekend and that both my girls will be back to 100% health wise come Monday.