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feel like I'm failing
oandmplus1
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I guess in the back of my mind I always thought DD would over come a lot of this and her childhood would not be so difficult on her. But we have been working so hard with eye contact and signing and while eye contact has improved, still her only meaningful communication has been pointing and shaking her head no. I know she is only 2, but the gap in her delays seems to not be getting any better. It's just all so overwhelming. Our therapists give us so much to work on and there aren't enough hours in the day. I am so scared she will never be able to speak, and never be able to make friends with peers. Some days I feel like despite my best efforts I am failing her. We are so busy with working full time, a new baby and appointments, it seems we never have time to just enjoy each other as a family. Sorry for the rambling, I guess I just needed to vent to people who understand.
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Re: feel like I'm failing
My DD is 2 also, and I worry that she will never talk, walk, or hold her head up. What always gives me hope is another kid who has PT when DD does. I have gotten to know his family well. He was born with severe brain damage, and in the last year, at age 11, he has stood for the first time, is sitting up on his own, and even starting to take steps in the pacer. After years of therapy with seemingly little progress, he has had a breakthrough year. His family never gave up hope for improvement, even as year after year ticked away. I think about this family and don't fear tomorrow as much.
The fact that she points is actually a good sign. The psychologist we've been working with has explained that he would much rather have a kid who never talks but can point because that shows she WANTS to communicate with you and express her needs/ "share her world."