Did my non-speaking kid really utter a full sentence?

@TheHorse (220266)
Walnut Creek, California
July 7, 2017 9:25am CST
As I've mentioned in previous posts, I'm working at the preschool with a kid who understands everything but doesn't speak. He's 2 1/2, and very attached to me. On Wednesday, while building sand houses together, I said to him: Am I Noah (his name)? He laughed and said no. I said, Are you Horse? He laughed and said no. I said, Am I Horse? He said yes. I said are you a turnip? He laughed and said no. I said, what's your name? He said No-ah. It was the first time I'd heard him say his name. Later, I was helping him take a wet shirt off. It got stuck on his chin. His face was hidden in the shirt. I said, I can't find Noah! Where's Noah? From under the shirt I heard, I am Noah! My little buddy is starting to speak!
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Margarita
@Meramar (2695)
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8 Jul 17
It's a very good news! I imagine you may feel happy about the progress....
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
I'm really happy with his progress.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
@Meramar We'll see what happens next week.
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Margarita
@Meramar (2695)
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8 Jul 17
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
8 Jul 17
Oh how cool is that @TheHorse .
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
I am really happy with a his progress right now!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Jul 17
@nanette64 I wonder what his next sentence will be. I think he's trying to say, "I want that one."
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
9 Jul 17
@TheHorse With your help, he'll be rattling on in no time.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jul 17
Wow that's awesome! It's amazing when we get to see accomplishments from little ones for the first time. =)
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
It really is. I find working with the littlies to be really satisfying because their progress is so tangible. But I'm really in it for the hugs.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jul 17
@TheHorse The hugs are always nice! =) I get lots of hugs from my kids and children I babysit-I love their little hugs too.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
@LovingMyBabies Hugs are healthy too! Oxytocin reduces cortisol levels.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Jul 17
aw, that's so sweet i nearly 'd the need to reach fer my hankie :) what a precious, precious memory!
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
11 Jul 17
@TheHorse i can jest envision such, hon. jest warms the heart, don't 't? i'm so glad yer givin' such'n opportunity :) big hugs!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Jul 17
@crazyhorseladycx It can be satisfying. But you can't imagine the poopy diaper I changed on this kid today. He was singing the ABC song without words (I sang along) and I was dealing with some Pennsylvania river overflowing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
He's so adorable. I wish I could convey what it feels like when he grabs my hand and wants to show me something.
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
7 Jul 17
If only I could get that much satisfaction from my job. You must be absolutely over the moon. 'Well done' seems woefully inadequate.
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WorDazza
@WorDazza (15830)
• Manchester, England
8 Jul 17
@TheHorse Software development for the automotive industry. The corporate world is leaving me increasingly empty and dissatisfied with every additional day I spend in it. This is why I'm looking to retire at 55 (2 years, 8 months and 11 days - not that I'm counting) and maybe do some voluntary work for an animal rescue centre.
The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
What's your main gig? I really do enjoy working with these sprouts.
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Angie
@andriaperry (117146)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Jul 17
awww, that is awesome! Ya know we used to do the name game with the babies, just to make them giggle and for them to talk. I had a great niece that stuttered and I helped her get over it, but since I babysat her all the time it was easy plus we were best friends too, its nice to have a 3-4 year as a best friend. You brought back memories from 30 years ago.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
How did you help her get over stuttering? Yes, I think it helps to be "buddies" with someone you're working on something with.
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angel_smiles
@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
15 Jul 17
That is awesome!
Anna
@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
7 Jul 17
Congratulations! I am so glad he is starting to speak. He loves you so much and he trusts you, are doing a great job.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
I think he knows I adore him too. We just do our thing.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
8 Jul 17
@TheHorse He needed someone to trust, little by little he will speak a little more, at least he will talk to you.
Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
7 Jul 17
Seeing (hearing) progress makes your job so rewarding.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
Exactly! I love it.
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
7 Jul 17
nice job and congrats.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Jul 17
He did it again today. So I think it's real. But I couldn't get him to do it in front of his dad.
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Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
7 Jul 17
Wow, that's really cool. Nice job.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Jul 17
Thanks! This kid is adorable!
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April
@thislittlepennyearns (62929)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
7 Jul 17
That's awesome! I can only imagine how it felt to finally hear him talk! What's the differnce between a sand castle and a sand house? lol
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
Hmm. That's a good question!
Betty Redd
@bellatt (63)
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7 Jul 17
Hi. I think its great you are helping a child to thrive in his speech while it seems you are very close to him as he is to you. You words of inspiration show you are helping Noah grow in life and making a difference in yours.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Jul 17
You're so right. It really is making a difference in mine.
Lee Ann Hargrave
@leeannhargrave (39)
• United States
7 Jul 17
Congratulations! Helping children is a very gratifying profession. Children can be wonderful and at times, trying. Keep working with the boy and let us know as he progresses!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (220266)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Jul 17
Our kids, overall, have been fairly trying over the past few days. A lot of energy that we haven't quite been able to "corral." But several of the one-on-one interactions have been really special for me.
Four Walls
@FourWalls (69029)
• United States
7 Jul 17
That is superb. We have people who are Horse whisperers, so it's only right that The Horse is a people whisperer!!!
April
@thislittlepennyearns (62929)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
7 Jul 17
That's awesome! I can only imagine how it felt to finally hear him talk! What's the differnce between a sand castle and a sand house? lol