sean macro: i can has pull-up nao?

[phinnia]

Boy comes in to the room, stands with his back to me, leaning against my knees (I am sitting in a chair). Takes both of my hands, puts them down next to his legs (one on each side of his body). Lifts up one foot as if to step into an invisible pull-up.

This goes with the previous miming attempt of 'invisible toybox'. He's inventing his own full-body attempts at sign/communication. It's fascinating to watch.

Comments

[tattermuffin.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's really neat!

Does he get frustrated with you if you don't get it - or does he show any signs of pleasure or relief when you do get it?

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

Oh, when we get it right we get KISSES. Which is awesome. :-D

[tenacious-snail.livejournal.com]

oh that is wonderful

I want a world in which everyone gives kisses after successful communication. I think it would make people better listeners, you know?

[sweetpersephone.livejournal.com]

That should definitely be the case!

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

It would. Unless you didn't like your communication partner, of course. :-)

[tenacious-snail.livejournal.com]

You're right. I may be addlepated due to a kiss deficit

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

If we're in the same area code I should take a look at that sometime. :-D

[kengr]

You *do* realize that this is proof positive that he really *wants* to communicate, don't you?

Then again you may have figured that out already. I just think it's neat because it shows that he'll be a willing, likely eager participant in learning to use the board, sign language, etc.

[machineplay.livejournal.com]

That's exactly what excites me so much about this. And, he's ADORABLE.

[gizmometer.livejournal.com]

*grins*

Seconded seconded!

(And also on the thinking that all successful communication should end with kisses. Or at least most.)

[ninjakitten]

Thirded!

[kengr]

Well, he was adorable when I met him several years back. But I also have a photo that clearly shows him trying to channel "Chuckie" of horror movie fame. :-)

[lauramcewan.livejournal.com]

That. Is so COOL!!

[ebiannah.livejournal.com]

That is so neat. He's into positive reinforcement! Y'all are doing so well with him!

[ebiannah.livejournal.com]

Okay, that was supposed to be a response to the kisses comment you made earlier. Obviously I need to get off the internet and go to work.

[phinnia.livejournal.com]

The funny thing about that is that he started the kisses thing himself. :-) It was one of the biggest reasons why people kept telling us he wasn't autistic - he's such an affectionate little guy, always hugging and kissing and climbing in people's laps.

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

that's really cool :)