Reading and following two step instructions!!

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 Reading and following two step instructions!! I am very happy to see his improvements and thought of sharing it with you all!! I hope this video will help fellow parents get ideas and believe that nonverbal kids can also read and follow đź‘Ťđź‘Ť. Consistent practice is the key to success!! Love is the best teaching method đź’–

Smrithy and Addu



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