I've mentioned before how PODD communication has been an amazing tool to help Jayden/Adam and I regulate and manage Jayden's intense behavior and emotions. I finally was able to catch a VERY small breakdown the other day. It's amazing how by offering Jayden words he is able to calm himself. Even if he maybe didn't really know what was wrong (as often happens in kids with traumatic brain injuries) at least he had words to try and put language to his feelings rather than using violent often self i

Keira’s new PODD book with her PECS. Thought I’d do a little video showing you what we use while out and about and even when we are at home for Keira’s communication. This book has all of Keira’s words she can communicate with. Keira can’t point to pictures at the moment, so she grabs the picture she wants and hands it to me. That’s her way of saying “I want milk” or “I want dad”. We are only using single words at the moment. Hopefully she will grasp the concept of using two PECS for example “Da