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EI eval this morning

CMonkey515CMonkey515 member
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So DS had his EI eval this morning. Two therapists came. One had a box of toys, books, and puzzles and spent a lot of time playing and interacting with DS. The other spent time asking me questions about DS's development. In the end they scored their findings and it turns out that DS does qualify for services. He showed a significant delay in communication, speech, and language. He scored very well in motor skills, social skills, cognitive, and adaptive skills though. The therapist said DS is a busy guy and maybe he just needs a little extra attention to help him to absorb what we are trying to teach him.

I'm relieved that we have some answers and we are going to be doing everything we can to get him up to speed. I'm still nervous though that there might be a deeper issue causing his delays. I know there probably isn't, but I'm going to worry anyway cause that's what I do. 

Im really glad I went ahead with the eval. It's a long process to get started. We waited 3 weeks for the eval, we have a planning and coordination meeting three weeks from now, and then it could be up to a month after that to start services. We have to have his hearing evaluated too in the mean time. I'm really anxious to get the therapies started!

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  • mrsgabusmrsgabus member
    imageCMonkey515:
    So DS had his EI eval this morning. Two therapists came. One had a box of toys, books, and puzzles and spent a lot of time playing and interacting with DS. The other spent time asking me questions about DS's development. In the end they scored their findings and it turns out that DS does qualify for services. He showed a significant delay in communication, speech, and language. He scored very well in motor skills, social skills, cognitive, and adaptive skills though. The therapist said DS is a busy guy and maybe he just needs a little extra attention to help him to absorb what we are trying to teach him. I'm relieved that we have some answers and we are going to be doing everything we can to get him up to speed. I'm still nervous though that there might be a deeper issue causing his delays. I know there probably isn't, but I'm going to worry anyway cause that's what I do.nbsp;Im really glad I went ahead with the eval. It's a long process to get started. We waited 3 weeks for the eval, we have a planning and coordination meeting three weeks from now, and then it could be up to a month after that to start services. We have to have his hearing evaluated too in the mean time. I'm really anxious to get the therapies started!


    What was it that made you want an EI?

    Levi has his check up next week and I'm pretty sure Levi is behind in speech.

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  • FianschneidFianschneid member

    What a relief to have some answers and assistance.

    You're doing a great job getting DS help early. Way to be his advocate.

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  • CMonkey515CMonkey515 member

    imagemrsgabus:
    What was it that made you want an EI? Levi has his check up next week and I'm pretty sure Levi is behind in speech.

    DS isn't really talking at all. He only says Dada consistently. He used to say Mama consistently and said dog and uh oh a handful of times, but he stopped saying those awhile ago. He is really good at understanding what we say and will follow simple directions, but his speech is obviously not even close to where most kids his age are. At his last checkup the pedi said we may as well go ahead and schedule an evaluation since its free so we did. I had a gut feeling he was delayed.

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  • CMonkey515CMonkey515 member

    ETA: meant to quote Super.

    I don't blame you for wanting to check in earlier. I'm terrible with waiting! I really just wanted to know either way. I figured if the eval went well and DS was within normal limits then it was just a few hours of our time, and no harm done. If we ended up seeing a delay I wanted to get to work ASAP. 

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  • nikki2246nikki2246 member
    I had a very similar experience and I am now waiting on the meetings to come up with a plan. I'm sure you are relieved and anxious all at the same time. I know I am. I feel good about getting therapy started -DD qualified in communication as well. Good for you follwing your gut and hopefully both our little ones will excel in speech Smile
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  • ellewoodsSCellewoodsSC member
    Thanks for the updates and I hope you guys will start to see some great progress!  It seems like a few of us are in the same boat, so it helps to kind of get a sense of some expectations and how we should be approaching this.   
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  • rubysue267rubysue267 member

    I'm so happy to hear that the evaluation went well!! I'm also really glad that they were able to tell you today whether or not he qualifies for services since that eliminates a little of the waiting time. The hardest thing (IMO) is waiting for that first evaluation so take a deep breath and pat yourself on the back for getting over the initial hurdle Party!!!

    I think it's a really great sign that he shows strong social skills. Our Pedi told us that she's only really concerned when there's a lack of verbal communication in conjunction with a child who has no desire to socialize. Typically that combination has a higher likelihood of an issue beyond simply needing to "turn on" the child's drive to communicate. I'm totally not trying to gloss over your concerns, but in my unsolicited and untrained opinion I think that's a very positive sign Yes

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  • leahandbuckleahandbuck member
    We have H's eval next Wednesday. It will be such a relief to just get it done. I feel like I have been anxious since it got scheduled. I just want to know where we stand.

    I hope your services make great progress.
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  • CMonkey515CMonkey515 member
    Thanks everyone. I'm definitely relieved now that the eval is done. I'll probably still be anxious until he actually starts therapy I'm sure, but at least were heading in the right direction.
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  • christiney06christiney06 member
    Good luck! My son was in EI for speech from 18m til he turned 3.  We had a really good experience and loved the therapist he met with weekly. They also had great playgroups that were really fun (and free) so ask about those.  
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  • CMonkey515CMonkey515 member

    imagechristiney06:
    Good luck! My son was in EI for speech from 18m til he turned 3.  We had a really good experience and loved the therapist he met with weekly. They also had great playgroups that were really fun (and free) so ask about those.  

    Oh that's good to know. Thanks! 

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