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Helenahhandbasket

So-- I don't know if I have discussed this much on this site/ board, but Josie has pretty much been on the very late ends of normal for all of her milestones-- walking, talking etc.  At 20 months, she had maybe 3 words, so we had her evaluated for EI-- and she was eligible.  Because of the late walking (16m) she was also behind in gross motor and fine motor skills, so she has been on a very tight schedule of therapies-- she's got 3 different therapists that come to the house and/ or daycare 2-3 times a week for a total of 6 hours (per week).

The one year mark has just passed and we had a re-evaluation.  She completely tested out of PT and OT, and has progressed in her speech enough to only need one 45 minute session a week (as opposed to two 1 hour sessions.)  I am so happy for her. 

Sorry for the AW, but I am really relieved.  Any advice on if we should do something nice for her therapists that have been so helpful?  Would a thank you card be enough?

Anyone need to AW something?

eyenigh

That's great to hear!

dmlk413

Way to go Josie!

Helenahhandbasket

Thanks for letting me AW guise!! 

 

jellybean529

Awww yeah, go Josie!! Congrats mama

Helenahhandbasket

NamasteBiotches said:

I have an AW!

When I picked DS up today, his teacher mentioned that he's participating more when they sing & dance. Apparently, he used to just sit there & do his dramatic 'I'm going to close my eyes & pretend no one is here' face which is funny to me because at home, he does his version of singing & dances. It's like he was absorbing it in school & then performs at home. I'm glad he's doing it more now in school. 

This is awesome!  Sounds like he's coming out of his shell a bit. As a formerly painfull shy child I can relate.  Now I am just regular shy-LOL.

skategirl128

Yay Josie! That's awesome news!

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Yay! That's definitely AW worthy.

Ago

Yay Josie! Sounds like you did a lot of work with her too, mama.

@namastebiotches, my daughter did some of this when she first went into dance class. My friend sent me an article of a mom reflecting on her daughter doing the same thing, just stand there in class. As it turns out, she was just absorbing it all and didn't want to do the dance until she did it exactly right. Everyone learns in their own way! My daughter now participates much better a year later, but I think it is because she is just older and more mature. Sounds like your guy is taking it all in!