Gabby has been playing therapist for the most part during Raquel's sessions with Jennifer. It is the cutest thing to see. It has become quite apparent that Gabby has learned an enormous amount from the ABA Program, which is really a good thing. It's important that we stay consistent outside of therapy, and with Gabby involved, it's like a therapist is constantly in the house! Not only does she know how to pretty much set up every program, she also has the language down. She is constantly having her "mand" for objects - choosing between two things - but she'll also request that she say the item once chosen and if she doesn't, Gabby will say, "Okay, let's use your pointer." and have her point to the object. It is too funny. Sometimes I feel bad because it seems as though Raquel doesn't get a break!
Here they are doing PECS, where she hands Gabby a picture to get a preferred object...
...choosing "plate" during her Receptive Object Labeling Program - and Gabby giving her the partial prompt by pointing to the plate when Raquel refused to choose it...
...strengthening her fine motor skills by working on the drawing...
...and tapping on the table during Non Verbal Immitations.
It has truly been such a joy to watch my girls participate in therapy this way. Of course, Jennifer has complete control of the session and gives Gabby instructions on how to do things. But it's just nice to watch my girls do it as sort of their own functional play. They truly have a beautiful and special bond.
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