Anyone else: Early Intervention?

RedZee

Is anyone else having their LO evaluated by EI? Planning to? Already have and receiving services?

I just opened a case to have DD2 evaluated for gross motor skills and feeding skills. I called EI on Monday and met with the case worker today. I'm impressed with how quickly this is going!

The background:

When held up, DD2 curls her legs under and won't really bear weight, she falls backwards when sitting fairly often, once on her back, she doesn't make any attempt to move and doesn't roll over. I knew she wasn't doing as much as DD1 was at this age, but DD1 is very advanced so I was trying not to compare, pressure, etc. Her daycare teacher raised it with me though so I decided to have her evaluated. But, for the past week, me, DH, and her teacher have been working with her a bit more and she seems to be making some progress. I had to step away from Dr. Google when I was researching this stuff.

For feeding, I still don't feel comfortable giving table food/BLW, even though I did it with DD1. I don't feel like she handles the food well in her mouth and I think she's often struggling with the bigger pieces. I don't think DH sees that, and at daycare she #eatsallthethings but with me, it's tough. Also, when BFing, she will only eat during letdown (I have a really fast letdown). Once the flow slows down and she has to work for it, she just gets pissed. I had thought she was just picky, but now I think it's better to have someone check it out.

Apparently, if you have 1 concern, the child needs to show a 33% delay. If you have 2 concerns, the child only needs to show 25% delay in either area. So I guess it makes more sense to have both evaluated anyway.

bkeane619

O had EI. He was evaluated in 3 areas and passed two no problem. The third he was borderline and his evaluator failed him because she was afraid he would fall through the cracks. If u have someone good and they see something is up I think they will do what needs to be done so u get help.

tinylittlechef

DS was recommended by the Inclusion Coach at his Daycare. The funny thing is that literally within days of me getting the report, which was 3 weeks later than the evaluation, DS started doing everything they said he wasn't. I am still going to have someone come evaluate him though.

citygirl17

@missgpsu - is that your Frenchie?  I have a Frenchie too and I love her so much.  She's been fantastic with DD so far and it looks like yours is, too!  

citygirl17

I have a couple minor concerns about DD but I don't think it's enough to get her evaluated yet.  I will wait until her 9-month appointment first and see what her Pedi has to say.

sarahcatie

DS was evaluated at 8 weeks for feeding problems. We just had his IFSP 6 month reeval. DS has apparently has sensory and hyperactivity issues. I love the people who we've worked with and will continue to work with!

I would highly recommend having your DD evaluated, it can't hurt at all.