Dawson got his first pair of shoes this weekend. He wasn't too thrilled about them at first, but has grown accustomed to them now. We got him some high top white ones, his PT was recommending high top ones for ankle support. The shoes force him to crawl the right way and provides some extra balance for standing. He can stand alone briefly before needing to hold on or fall over.
I talked today to the coordinator of Early Intervention to see about adding in speech therapy. Dawson's Neuro said we needed to get that started since speech is an area that IS kids struggle in. She said that he was due to be reevaluated by the end of the month and after he does that we can see about adding it in. She said that the kids must show a delay to get the services, but when we met with her in the beginning, she said that he qualifies for services because of his diagnosis, even if he is not showing delays. So I will have to talk with her again to make sure what their policy is. He has pretty much caught back up for the most part developmentally, but he still has some things he struggles with. He still has left sided weakness. Maybe not weakness per say, but he still favors his right side. For example, when he claps, he brings his right hand to his left. He does not bring both of them together. When he takes steps (holding on) there is a difference in how much he picks up his right vs his left leg. Speech wise, he is supposed to be able to say about 2 other words besides mama and dada, he only says dada. He makes lots of sounds, but no other words. So, we'll see what they can or will do.
He is also starting to get in his molars. We can see and feel the bumps and he is chewing like crazy on stuff but they have not broken thru the surface yet. That should be lots of fun when they do come in. He is still all over the house and into everything. He and Madison play so well together too, it is so cute to watch them. Madison really loves her baby brother.
I would also like to take the opportunity to wish 2 sets of my aunts and uncles a happy anniversary for tomorrow, so....HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to Jim & Wanda, and Rob & Jan (married for 39 and 31 yrs respectively) We love you!!!
Thanks for checking in on Dawson.
Love,
Allison & Jeff
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Shoes,already?Hardly seems possible.Sounds like your on the right track as far as services.Hoping things will all fall into place easily.We continue to pray for Dawson and all of you as you continue on this ever changing journey.
I was told that kids with IS qualify for an evaluation with Early Intervention. Usually if they see any sort of delay they will qualify him for services. We got connor evaluated at 14 months, and received OT, speech, and CBRS. It's definitely worth atleast getting him evaluated! Good Luck! Can't wait to see pics of him in his new shoes..I bet they are sooo cute!
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