 Tommy has challenges. Some of these challenges are fairly common. Tommy, who was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome, is nine years old and displays some cognitive delays. But some of Tommy's challenges are unique. His parents emigrated from Russia and Russian is still the primary language in the home. |
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 The young man with the infectious smile is Leland Jones. Leland is 18 years old and lives in Coolidge, Arizona. The fifth of nine children, Leland now lives with his grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. Jones) and his younger brother Michael. He enjoys computers, playing video games, and listening to country music. |
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 In Seattle, eight-year-old Joey Tabile can now express affection for his parents and sisters with his PRC VantageTM. "We never thought he would be able to communicate coherent sentences to us," says his mother Hazel. "Now he actually asks for 'kisses' and tells us, 'I love you.' Hearing that from your son who doesn't speak is plain magic." |
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 Arkansas kindergartner Tyson McLean is learning to communicate his wants and needs without the frustration of gestures or sign language, thanks to his speech-generating AAC device, the PRC PathfinderTM."The Pathfinder has increased Tyson's desire to communicate and make requests," his SLP reports. |
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