Thank you for the links.  I was able to find and download the manual as well as the free activity sheets, flash cards, PowerPoint files, etc.  There is so much more to the program than I realized.  I am going to look through it all today and print out cards to begin using.

Tina

Elle,

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my question.  Do you know if there is something that I can read that explains how to use the curriculum as a whole?  Maybe I should read over that.  So far, I have only used the software.  I could probably get more benefit by using everything together.  I have read that teaching your child to read will help increase vocabulary, I just wasn't for sure.  I want to spend the time and money wisely and make sure that I am doing things that will really help her.

It sounds like it really has helped your son.  I would be so excited for Olivia to be speaking in sentences at 3.  That is very encouraging to me!!

Thanks,
Tina

Hello.  I am new here.  I am currently using the trial version of Little Reader with my daughter who is 2 years old and has Down syndrome.  She talks some, when she wants to.  Mainly just single words, but not very many.  My question to you all is, how do I know that a program like this one is working when she isn't talking?  Is it worth doing right now?  My trial is almost up and I want to make a decision about this.  Your opinions would help me out very much.

Sincerely,
Tina (Olivia's mom, 2 years old with DS, and I have 4 older children)