My DC today took me aside to discuss DS's physical development. I was a bit taken aback because I did discuss with our pedi about our concerns revolving around DS not walking yet or at that point not coming to a sitting position from lying down. However, after our 12 month appt, DS started pulling himself up on furniture, sitting from a lying down position and cruising just like a switch was turned on.
DS is still comfortable rolling all over the place (lot of ppl. find that hysterical) or crawling compared to cruising or other acitivities.
I am going to contact EI but was wondering if anyone had similar experiences with their 13-14 month olds not walking or sitting up very often. Our pedi did mention that DS NEVER sitting up vs, not interested in sitting up even though he knows how to are two different things.
Anyone have experience with EI, what is the process involved and what was your experience with your child's developmental delays? TIA
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We are in the EI process and our experience has been good so far. DD isn't walking yet, but we aren't concerned about her motor skills. We were mainly concerned with her progress on speech.
Last week our services coordinator came out and assessed DD. We found out she is at the 6-month level for her communication and self-help areas. She is at the 5-month level for the social emotional area. Tomorrow we are getting a formal evaluation with a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist.
I believe the evaluation process is free in all states. It doesn't hurt to get your kid evaluated. If there is a developmental delay, you can get help early. And if your kid is fine, then you'll have peace of mind.
My oldest was in EI for a speech delay. While he started talking at 6 months, he stopped completely around 13 months-18 months and as we were pushing two he only had about 10 words. After 3 months he had a hundred or so words and after 6 months his evaluation put him at a 5 year old level.
In regards to not getting into a sitting position from laying down. Mine couldn't do that until he was 18 months old and he crawled at 6 months, walked at 9 months but he could not or didn't care too (who knows) get into a sitting position on his own for ages. I was getting really concerned and then bam, all of sudden one day he did it. I don't think your DS is that far off the mark but the program is wonderful so if you want to really know then schedule an evaluation.
Thanks for your responses folks. I am just beginning to worry after reading up stuff on internet. Specifically came across a study about Autism where they say there are subtle signs from infancy onwards especially where motor skills are delayed or are awkward..such as falling down as a plop without raising hands (my DS does that..he falls suddenly and doesn't look like he flails his arms when he falls), rolling over awkwardly and some more weird motor movements.
I am calling EI today and see what they have to say. Thanks again!
This is almost the exact same experience we have had with EI. Except it took my one son 6 months to walk and my other is still working on it (They were both only rolling at 10 months)
Working with EI has been a very positive experience for us and they have taught me so much on how to work/play with my children.