Hi Koo and everyone who like me reads this post daily. Earl also understands everything even though his method of communication varies from simple nice to expletives. He watches TV and laughs appropriately. The "problem" is that you tend to forget that he does understand. The latest developments sound encouraging. I envy you the PT and OT etc. all that is long in the past for us, no funding available as he didn't progress fast enough for the insurance company. Good news is that it is summer and Jennifer, his aide, will take him swimming. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Need a nanny next summer? I'll send my youngest over :) love Sue and Earl