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Expert Q&A

	By Mindy Hudon Speech and Language Pathologist

I have 2-year-old twin girls. They only say a very few words, such as "ball," "up," "go," "momma," "dada." They talk to one another all the time, but no one else can understand them. They are currently in speech therapy. The therapist is getting frustrated as we, the parents, are. Do you have any suggestions or words of wisdom?

My words of wisdom to you are: Hang in there! I know it's difficult for you, but in time I'm sure your twins will start talking up a storm. Then, when they're both trying to tell you a story about their day (at the same time) you'll wonder, "Where's their off switches!"

If your twins' treatment sessions are together, then I would suggest having them seen individually to work on each of their speech needs. Additional sessions could be added to their treatment plan so that they are also seen together. In my experience with treating and raising twins, I have found that individual time with twins is helpful to focus your attention on one child at a time. Their sessions together would be great to carryover their newly-learned skills and to help them learn to be effective communicators with you, as well as with each other.

Good luck and many happy years of talking with your twins!

Mindy Hudon, M.S.,CCC-SLP

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