Quote Originally Posted by torontokids View Post
I think I would leave him as well as this is the expectation and he will learn. I would also talk to the parents and ask them to practice this at home (not take him out when he screams) and encourage him to use his words. I have taught many 12-13 mos olds to say "done." Maybe he could learn the sign for this instead.
'All done' is next on my list of must teach words. I worked endlessly to get them to nod 'yes' and 'no' so we can communicate. Then we worked on 'more'. With all of them being so young and none of them actually talking much it takes us a bit longer to get rolling with the words!! But having them clearly nod yes or no and to say 'more' has made a world of difference! I feel like a broken record with how often I have to model these words for them!!

Sadly I don't know that teaching him these words will help much. He seems to feel he NEEDS to communicate by screeching. I suspect he has learned that this is the most effective way to express himself at home. He'll learn soon enough here I just wanted to confirm I wasn't being unreasonable in making him learn it quickly!!