Hello Sandi, I did visit Tom yesterday. I wish I would know there is a book with exercises. Next time I will look for it. But definitely he did speak, and he was able to say several words. He gets tired, so I just told him it was okay to take breaks.
I brought a mini-orchid for him. I know how much he likes orchids, and a mini-version could be good for him at this time. He might need a small squirt bottle to spray the orchid. I forgot to bring one!