I don't really even know where to begin. I haven't really processed what all went on during the last hour.
The First Steps team came out to evaluate Brody's developement: all areas. He scored all over the place. He was low in communication and gross motor development. He scored as a 7 month old in both cases. He will have a PT come to his daycare once a week for 45 minute sessions.
He has low muscle tone. Supposedly this is something you are born with (neurological) and can not be changed. Everyone said he was lazy. But today they said that he wants very badly to do things, he just doesnt have the strength.
My first question, as the mother of a boy, was: "Will he be able to play sports?" Answer: Silence
They all looked at each other. So I responded: Basically that means no? They said he may play and may play well but... more silence.
I am still processing everything and really don't know what to think. For awhile everyone said he just needs time. So he was given time, and not much has changed. Now interventions have to be done.
A bright note: Cognitivly his is right on target: 10 months
Self Help: 13 months
The test was a little weird, even though he could clap to the word Yay, because he didn't to patty cake he was counted off. And even though he can say bye bye and wave, because can't say dadada and mamamama he got counted off. (All in communication). And he doesn't know the word No but he doesn't move or get into anything so we haven't had to use it yet. So I don't know if I exactly believe the communication level.
Just pray for Brody and I know he will improve. In just a month's time, he has learned to push up on hands, crawl backwards, sit himself up, feed himself, hold his bottle, etc.
(My camera is broken...so no pics for awhile! Sorry!! I'm going to beg and hopefully borrow my mom's for thanksgiving pics.)
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 458
4 days ago
2 comments:
hang in there and try to stay positive. this physical therapy will probably help brody alot!
So sorry to read about your discouraging news. My goodness, Nicole, I don't think my boys were saying mamama and dadada at 9 months. They didn't walk until they were well over a year. I don't even recall them crawling at 9 months. Keep faithful that "In all things the Lord works for the good to those that love him" The Lord has plans for Brody no matter what circumstances or outcomes.
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