Tag Archives: echolalia

A wall no one wants built…

Posted on April 29, 2017 by mllkat63

I have mentioned before that my wife’s mother lives with us and she has Alzheimer’s. I don’t have to tell anyone with a friend or relative who suffers from this affliction just how devastating this disease can be for the … Continue reading →

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Life is like a Garden…

Posted on March 11, 2015 by mllkat63

     With the recent passing of Leonard Nimoy, this story seems somehow fitting. As mentioned in many previous installments, you never know what will get Jeffery’s interest. In this case, I was making copies of old VCR tapes and … Continue reading →

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“Something Simple as Hello”

Posted on April 26, 2014 by mllkat63

It has been mentioned in previous posts that Jeffery has difficulties with conversational speech. It is hard to understand where the problem lies because he can say most words but mainly by repeating what you say. However, he can make … Continue reading →

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