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Post by snippet17 on May 24, 2016 11:58:07 GMT -5
((hugs)) I have no experience, but I know my cousin's oldest went from nothing to walking. He didn't want to crawl. I think he felt well if they are going to carry me why should I bother to learn to crawl. He eventually did and is a very happy and healthy 4 year old. He was also 95% in weight and height and was wearing like 18 months at 9 months.
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Post by nashvillelove on May 24, 2016 16:55:57 GMT -5
So I don't have kids, but I did work in Early Intervention as a Service Coordinator so I'll give some basic info on what the program looked like in my state (IL). It's a federally mandated program so there are the same basic components in all states, but each state can implement/run the program differently.
I was the first person to meet with families at an intake meeting and I'd go over how the program works, all the boring paperwork, etc. I'd also ask for background information (family history, info about the pregnancy, etc.) and then go through a basic checklist of developmental milestones. This info was passed along to the therapists doing evaluations and I'd use it to help suggest what evaluations might be needed (although usually the referral comes through with a pretty clear direction/concern, in your case a physical therapy evaluation).
From there I would set up evaluations that would determine eligibility. All kids received at least 2 evaluations...1 global evaluation just to look at the development as a whole and then an evaluation in the specific area of concern (physical therapy, speech, occupational therapy, etc.). Some states roll the intake meeting and initial evaluations into one appointment...you mentioned evaluation so your state might do it this way.
One thing to be aware of is that states can set their own criteria for eligibility. IL set the criteria at a 30% delay...some states won't consider kids eligible until a 50% delay (which is way too much in my opinion) and I know other states at require just a 20% delay. I say this just because it shows how varied child development is and that there isn't necessarily a clear consensus on when to be concerned. I always encouraged parents who were unsure to at least go through the initial evaluations because they're always free of cost and then you can decide from there if you want to create the plan for services (called an IFSP).
If eligible, therapists made recommendations for services and if parents consented, an IFSP was developed, which laid out the specific goals and interventions that would be used to meet those goals. I would then help the family get those services started.
Parents come into the program with all sorts of emotions..the way you feel is totally normal! If you don't feel supported by the therapists and workers you encounter, don't be afraid to request a switch. The most important thing is that your concerns are being addressed.
Like I said, this is information is all based on my knowledge from IL, but the your experience should look something like this (get program info, evaluations to determine eligibility, develop an IFSP if eligible, receive services, re-evaluations at specific intervals to looks at progress). Let me know if there's anything else I can give insight on!
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Post by chipmunk on May 24, 2016 18:44:24 GMT -5
No experience, just lots of hugs.
FWIW....colleague of mine has two kids. The older one did everything early- crawling, walking, talking, etc. The younger one, J, was also content to scoot around on his butt past one year. Then, he went to daycare, and saw all the activities that the crawlers, and later the walkers, were able to get into because they were more mobile and could get to the activity faster than he could scoot. It didn't take long- once he saw the incentive, he became more mobile of his own accord. I hope hearing about J helps soothe some concerns for you- he's still a fairly laid back little guy, except when it comes to soccer; then he's the speed demon!
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Post by kristenkay on May 31, 2016 15:24:03 GMT -5
I don't have any experienced advice to offer, just wanted to emphasize that all babies are sooo different! Lots of babies don't start walking until after one, and my G didn't start crawling until after she had already started walking. They all have their own pace. It's great that you are seeing an early intervention specialist just in case, I hope that everything goes well at your appointment on Thursday!
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Post by LMC on Jun 1, 2016 7:57:43 GMT -5
Thinking of you guys <3 We have a friend who has a 10 month old that she's been concerned about, mostly because other moms are like "Is she doing this? AND THIS? HOW ABOUT ADVANCED ALGEBRA?"
My mom helped her out a bit a few weeks ago by letting her know how damn far behind I was. I didn't walk until well after 1. I think I mostly skipped crawling. I barely spoke for a long time. And I wasn't potty trained until welllll after 3.
It's great to be proactive, you're an awesome Mom. Hoping she's just working at a different rate. <3
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Post by LMC on Jun 1, 2016 8:29:09 GMT -5
LMC people do that so much, I swear they've never seen a baby before. MULTIPLE people asked "is she crawling yet? she's crawling, right?" when she was like 4 months old. Um no she's barely holding her head up, pump the brakes. Someone over on GBCN heard a mother claim that her 11 WEEK OLD baby was saying "Hi" and "Nana" and "Mama." WTF
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Post by kristenkay on Jun 1, 2016 16:18:18 GMT -5
LMC people do that so much, I swear they've never seen a baby before. MULTIPLE people asked "is she crawling yet? she's crawling, right?" when she was like 4 months old. Um no she's barely holding her head up, pump the brakes. Someone over on GBCN heard a mother claim that her 11 WEEK OLD baby was saying "Hi" and "Nana" and "Mama." WTF Dude, one time this grandma working at Starbucks was telling me that her grandbaby rolled over at 1 week old. 1 week old! Yeah fucking right! She also called Gianna a boy. Crazy old lady.
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Post by kristenkay on Jun 1, 2016 16:24:14 GMT -5
@daubachsgirl23 ((hugs)) She'll get there Mama! Try not to worry yourself and just enjoy that beautiful little girl of yours!
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Post by kristenkay on Jun 1, 2016 17:08:41 GMT -5
@sarahufl LOL what?! cause boys have more hair than girls?! people are so weird.
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Post by snippet17 on Jun 1, 2016 18:31:48 GMT -5
H and I do swear we hear T say Hi BUT we assume we just heard baby babble that sounded like hi.
I see people on my month board say their kids roll. I thought T was behind since she doesn't appear to want to roll. Oh well she will roll on her own pace.
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Post by snippet17 on Jun 1, 2016 18:56:57 GMT -5
Dude, one time this grandma working at Starbucks was telling me that her grandbaby rolled over at 1 week old. 1 week old! Yeah fucking right! She also called Gianna a boy. Crazy old lady. People call E a boy all the time. The other day, she was wearing all kinds of pink and flowers and she got called a boy. I said "oh, she's a girl" and the woman said- really? with all that hair? Um, what is that supposed to mean? T was wearing pink and a bow. Was called a boy. Smh. One time it happened at her 2 month appointment. A toddler told her pap aww look she is smiling. The pap said t is a boy. The toddler then said she is getting her shots today (about T). Pap said nope he is getting a check up.
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