Even before we started Lily on a neurodevelopmental (ND) program through ICAN, I was using flash cards with her.  This is one area that I think is confusing for parents new to an ND program. There are a few different types of flash card activities, such as receptive picture cards, language cards, and word cards, with various interpretations and even different names for these card activities. Picture cards – you are just rapidly showing pictures and giving the child a word to associate with each picture. The goal is to build vocabulary, not teach them to read. You are not showing words, just pictures. This is a fast flashing activity, done in short, frequent sessions each day. I…