Early Intervention

jannv11 · October 2012

Anyone deal with them or work in the field?? Daycare is asking us to have an evaluation done on DS and we don't feel it's necessary. DS doesn't show us the things he is showing at DC or even when I watch him in a group activity.

lujain · October 2012

DD had some serious developmental delays, and she received speech and occupational therapy through EI (early intervention) for a year and a half. She loved playing with her therapists, her skills improved greatly, and we had a positive experience. The EI services were free.

What concerns does your DC have?

jenn_darrin1515 · October 2012

We had one of our DD's in EI from 22 months - 3 years...our program ends at 3 years at which point continued help/evaluations are either through the school system or private.

We had a great experience with EI for the most part...and IMO if there are concerns from any caregivers, it doesn't hurt to have the free eval done - either you will find your LO doesn't qualify for services, or they will and get the extra help they need. GL!

TriciaandSean · October 2012

We have been receiving services from EI since around 13 months. My son just recently "graduated" from their services since he no longer qualifies. I'm actually sad that they won't be coming to see him every other week. I liked giving him the 1:1 attention that he needed to get on track.

There is no harm in having an evaluation done and no harm in receiving services. I never understand when parents refuse to get help for their child.

mamainseptember · October 2012

My friends DS had EI involved around 2. He wasn't saying a single word and was only making groaning noises. He's been doing speech classes for 4 months and he talks SO much more. Her daycare recommended it and she is so glad they did!

LSU628 · October 2012

We had DD evaluated for speech around 15 mo per the pedi's recommendation. It was free, painless and while it did upset me to hear that there were concerns about delays, it overall was a good experience. In the end we decided to decline services (DD had a word explosion shortly after the eval was complete) but I would have proceeded with the services if they would benefit my child. IMO it is better to get the help early than wait and let your LO fall behind or struggle once they begin school.

jannv11 · October 2012

lujain:
DD had some serious developmental delays, and she received speech and occupational therapy through EI (early intervention) for a year and a half. She loved playing with her therapists, her skills improved greatly, and we had a positive experience. The EI services were free.

What concerns does your DC have?

The concerns are he doesn't want to participate in group activities and is disruptive to the group. It isn't speech or developmentally related. They call it 'focus' and that he does fine one on one. I've observed DS at church groups, community activities, and with friends and he loves kids and wants to do what they are doing. At 3 year old, not following the rules everyday isn't an issue to me especially when I've seen overwise.

Thanks for the info everyone!

wall0307 · October 2012

My DS #1 sounds a lot like yours. He does well one on one and in small groups of kids. I've had him evaluated by an OT, speech therapist and the school district at his daycare's request. He has never qualified for services, but it does make me feel better to know I have had the experts check him out. I know this process can be very upsetting and emotional, but I would get him evaluated.

lite-bright · October 2012

I started sending my DD1 to a toddler class at 20 months. After about a year, one of her teachers asked if we'd ever had her evaluated because she "didn't process things like the other kids."

I'd noticed some quirks myself, although she always fell within the range of normal for typical milestones. Her speech was on the slow side of normal until about 2.5, when it became obvious that something was up. But we weren't supposed to have another pedi appointment until three, and I kept second-guessing myself until this teacher said something.

We had her evaluated. She has a speech delay and autism. Thank goodness for that teacher, because otherwise we might have missed out on several years of treatment simply because we didn't spend enough time around other kids to know how different DD1 was. Some of the differences are very subtle and weren't obvious at home with us, only in groups of peers.

There's no harm in an evaluation. If something's up, you'll know. If nothing is, you'll know that, and you'll have shown the daycare that you're addressed their concern instead of ignoring it.

BrittKav · October 2012

We had DD2 evaluated and she qualified for physical therapy and developmental therapy at 19 months. She wasnt walking yet and had very few words and wasnt very social. The physical therapist has been great, helped us identify very specific problems and gave us tools to work with her. She recently started walking and is doing great, so she won't be in physical therapy much longer. The developmental therapist doesn't do much, just plays with her and tries to teach her some sign language, but DD isn't interested. Her speech and socialization is improving, but I think its mainly because now she's walking and that makes her better able to keep up and interact with her peers.

kcisthebombdotcom · October 2012

jannv11:
lujain:

DD had some serious developmental delays, and she received speech and occupational therapy through EI (early intervention) for a year and a half. She loved playing with her therapists, her skills improved greatly, and we had a positive experience. The EI services were free.

What concerns does your DC have?

The concerns are he doesn't want to participate in group activities and is disruptive to the group. It isn't speech or developmentally related. They call it 'focus' and that he does fine one on one. I've observed DS at church groups, community activities, and with friends and he loves kids and wants to do what they are doing. At 3 year old, not following the rules everyday isn't an issue to me especially when I've seen overwise.

Thanks for the info everyone!

I think that your daycare has some valid concerns you should get checked out. Most likely it's nothing, but I think it's better to check to be on the safe side.

Assembly_Reqd · October 2012

jannv11:
lujain:
DD had some serious developmental delays, and she received speech and occupational therapy through EI (early intervention) for a year and a half. She loved playing with her therapists, her skills improved greatly, and we had a positive experience. The EI services were free.

What concerns does your DC have?
The concerns are he doesn't want to participate in group activities and is disruptive to the group. It isn't speech or developmentally related. They call it 'focus' and that he does fine one on one. I've observed DS at church groups, community activities, and with friends and he loves kids and wants to do what they are doing. At 3 year old, not following the rules everyday isn't an issue to me especially when I've seen overwise.

Thanks for the info everyone!

umm. That is developmentally related. Being able to attend to direction and sit still long enough to benefit from instruction is a developmental skill.

I would trust your DC provider and get the evaluation. They do have some experience with a lot of children at your son's age. Caregivers do not casually give out these recommendations. It is a hard conversation to have with parents and I don't think they take it lightly.

you have nothing to lose with getting him evaluated and he has everything to gain if something is found that you can try and work on now.

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