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So, DS had his evaluation with EI

scarlettoctoberscarlettoctober member
in October 2011 Moms

DS did very well through the whole thing.  He let the physical therapist do whatever she needed to assess him and didn't fuss or cry.  He did well with the other evaluator, but I can't remember what her specialty is right now.

It turns out that DS is more than 25% delayed in the three areas suspected by pediatrician, but not severely so.  He starts occupational therapy tomorrow and will see the PT and developmentalist next week.  He'll have an hour of each therapy weekly.

I go back and forth between guilt that I may be responsible for his delay (did I hold him too much?  Not enough?  Too much this/that?) and glad that I didn't listen to the people who said, "Oh, he's fine. All babies develop differently."

Edit to add backstory: I was concerned that he's not sitting up unassisted yet, among a few other minor things.  I mentioned it at his 9-month well baby appointment and the pedi agreed that he seemed behind in motor, fine motor, and language skills.

 

Married 08.19.06 ~ DS 9.30.11 ~ Baby #2 EDD 11.28.18

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  • UFCaseyUFCasey member
    I'm glad he's getting the services that he needs this early on so that he will "catch up" that much quicker. Was there a back story I missed? Did the pediatrician suspect that he was delayed or was it you or both?
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  • scarlettoctoberscarlettoctober member
    Oh, I forgot to put in the backstory for anyone who missed it.  I was concerned that he's not sitting up unassisted yet, among a few other minor things.  I mentioned it at his 9-month well baby appointment and the pedi agreed that he seemed behind in motor, fine motor, and language skills.
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  • ChunstadChunstad member

    imageUFCasey:
    I'm glad he's getting the services that he needs this early on so that he will "catch up" that much quicker. Was there a back story I missed? Did the pediatrician suspect that he was delayed or was it you or both?

    This, thank goodness you are nipping this in the bud, what a proactive Mama!  You know some parents wait until motor delays are caught by teachers in Kindergarten.  Can you imagine?

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  • ababymaybeababymaybe member
    I think it's great you are being so proactive. Can I ask what kind of delays he has in terms of language? I am not sure DS is on track in this regard. 
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  • ellewoodsSCellewoodsSC member
    I am glad you followed on your instincts and got the intervention you wanted.  25% seems like fairly minor and I hope he catches up quick.  DD definitely seems behind mobility-wise compared to all the baby antics I see here. She'll be 10 months next week and I'm thinking about calling the pedi to discuss some concerns. 
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  • kujayhawkgirlkujayhawkgirl
    Way to be on top of things! EI services are wonderful. I TOTALLY understand the feeling of guilt, but you did a great thing by getting EI services started, so he can catch up. Being proactive is the best thing you could have done. Hope therapies go well and your LO begins to make some fast gains. :o)
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  • ScramblersmomScramblersmom member

    imagekujayhawkgirl:
    Way to be on top of things! EI services are wonderful. I TOTALLY understand the feeling of guilt, but you did a great thing by getting EI services started, so he can catch up. Being proactive is the best thing you could have done. Hope therapies go well and your LO begins to make some fast gains. :o)

    This exactly! You should not feel guilty at all because you did do the right thing. I am wishing your LO the best and hope LO will be able to quickly catch up. You are a good Mom for keeping on top of this! 

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  • RoxRingRoxRing
    I think it is good that you trusted your instincts and they are going to work with him. Think of the benefits of them working through a delay he has now vs. not doing anything. Don't think you did anything wrong, its so easy to question every thing we do as mothers. He's such a sweet little boy and you are doing everything right!
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  • scarlettoctoberscarlettoctober member

    Thanks for the kind words, everyone. 

    For those of you who asked, the pedi suspected a delay in language skills because he's not making consonant sounds yet.  He babbles (nearly incessantly sometimes) with all of the vowel sounds, though. 

    Married 08.19.06 ~ DS 9.30.11 ~ Baby #2 EDD 11.28.18

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  • alison2379alison2379 member
    I think it's great you are getting help and do not think for a second that you held him too much or somehow perpetuated this situation. You are doing a great job, and you are getting help now, nice and early. You have done everything right!
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