Well that was eye-opening...

LSU628

the person who did the screening for Early Steps just left. I knew that G was behind in her speech, but I almost teared up when she was asking me all of the qualifying questions and I kept having to answer "no". Needless to say, she qualified based on the questions she asked me, so now we go on to the hearing and speech eval. I'm really glad that our pedi recommended we start the process before she gets any further behind, but man it stings to hear that your kid is "at risk".

acia

(Sorry double post)

acia

I can only imagine how hard that would be to hear - but at least you're on top of it and getting help sooner than later.

What kind of questions did she ask? I'm curious because I'm always worried DD is behind, too... I think she understands a lot but says very, very little.

twoasone1

We just did this last week.  Here it is called Early On though, I am assuming it is the same thing though.  He qualified due to his large motor skills, they said he was more like a 10 month old with them. 

Anyway, today was our first play group with it.  Will had a blast with the other kids and I think it will really help him.  I know it is hard to hear, but it will be so good for her.  Good luck!

Chrysallys

I'm curious about the questions as well since DS still has 0 words and is 17m

LSU628

Chrysallys:

I'm curious about the questions as well since DS still has 0 words and is 17m

Some of the questions were about receptive language (following requests, directions, etc). The expressive language asked if she had at least 8-10 words(no), if she could put 2 words together to request things (no), if she had 2+ word sentences (no). I wish I remembered more, but I kind of started getting upset.

excitedforlittleone

I understand completely.  I've been in the same boat with DS with both motor and verbal skills since he was 9 months.  At least you are doing what is best for her.  ::hugs::

Quazel

I think my post will help you feel better!  We have Early Intervention where I live.  When they came and evaluated DS (eating issues) they very heavily stressed a few things to us.

1. They will ask questions from the bottom (age 0) to well past your LO's age.  DS was 17 months at the time and the questions went to 2 years old.  They ask everyone the same questions, regardless of the responses.  A lot of the skills you mentioned are a stretch for a LO at that age.  It doesn't mean that your LO is way behind.

2. Every kid has their strong a weak points.  DS was ranged from 16-23 months on everything except feeding.  He scored 1 month with that and he was 17 months old.  The overall evaluation was great.  Realize you will have things to work on but your overall child is probably doing a-okay.

3. They asked us many feeding questions even though the answers stopped being yes with the very first question regarding sucking.   They kept telling us not to worry about it because they are yes and no questions, they don't allow for any gray area.  Just because your LO may have some speech issues, does not mean they are way, way, way behind or are considered behind in the overall evaluation.

 GL, I know how weird and scary that evaluation is.  I hope everything turns out okay and you get the help you need, if you need it!