Henry's eligible for Early Intervention

ALY1981 · October 2011

Blah. I knew it. He is way behind in his speech and language development-at the level of a 3 month old.

The fact that he doesn't babble yet doesn't concern them. The problem is that he has yet to really "coo" and use all of his vowels, let alone consonants. The most Henry has done is grunt by making "mmm" sounds. They also recommend that we get his hearing check to rule out any fluid/blockage. On the other hand, his fine motor skills are excellent (10 month old level) and gross motor skills aren't far behind (7 month old level), it was just the speech development that raised flags.

I know he will catch up, I really do. And they were confident that he will, too. I'm glad he will be getting the help he needs. The therapist said that she just wouldn't feel comfortable signing off on this because of the lack of vowels at this stage.

They said that Henry was in the top ten of fabulous babies they've worked with. He hadn't taken his nap, but he was still a sweet, happy baby and was sure to show them all all of his tricks.

Mouseygail · October 2011

Wow, I'm shocked, but happy that Henry is getting some help. He'll be caught up in no time!!! (((HUGS)))

OrangeSmoke · October 2011

He'll catch up in no time - he's the definition of EARLY intervention!

LVBlvd · October 2011

Mouseygail:
Wow, I'm shocked, but happy that Henry is getting some help. He'll be caught up in no time!!! (((HUGS)))

This for me, too. Way to be proactive, momma!!

JillRock96 · October 2011

Good for you for being so proactive! He'll be caught up in no time!

armywife76 · October 2011

Glad to hear they listened to you. He'll be chatting away in no time!

AlissaCell701 · October 2011

I am shocked too..! Glad you went w your gut on that one..

gringa78 · October 2011

Great job, Mom!! You're doing a really great thing for him - way to go!!

njdcgirl · October 2011

Love the "top 10" comment. Of course he charmed them!! I am also surprised they can tell that early and am glad he's going to get help now. The earlier the better, I say! (Andrew also had a hearing test before he was assessed. Hopefully H's hearing is just fine.)

alchris · October 2011

So interesting! I held out until 9+ months to make a referral and Elena will be tested for the same thing next week at 10.5 months. I made a simultaneous hearing and developmental appointment so we'll see what happens. If Elena qualifies well have to compare notes!

IMO it's not even fully for the help at this age, it's just to make sure there's nothing that we're missing, since, like you said, as long as hearing is OK, I know they'll get there.

So sweet about Henry being in the top 10!

I'm glad he'll be getting some assistance too.

emmyloustu · October 2011

JillRock96:
Good for you for being so proactive! He'll be caught up in no time!

this & hugs because I'm sure it was hard to hear even though you knew something was up.

togo · October 2011

You trusted your instincts and now Henry is going to get the help he needs to keep him on track. Henry is a lucky little boy to have you as his mother!

Dragonfly1226 · October 2011

gringa78:
Great job, Mom!! You're doing a really great thing for him - way to go!!

This exactly! Henry is lucky to have you! He will be caught up in no time hon. (((hugs)))

Temp893722312503334 · October 2011

Its great that they are being proactive and I too am sure that Henry will "graduate" in no time. Its great news that everything else is right on track.