Ds is 8, autism and SLD, his speech is improving but he communicates on his terms! I have been trying for a long time to get him to reply when asked "what is your name?" - if you point to a picture or him and say "who is that?" he will answer with his name but if asked his name he doesn't answer. UNTIL NOW !!! I just walked in to the living room and said who is sitting on the sofa - he answered with his name!!!!!!!
Small steps but so rewarding when they "get it".
Happy new year, I celebrating tonight!