He has been in EI since 18mos, now in a special school as well. Making great progress. No behavioral issues. GREAT eye contact. Evaluators do not believe he is spectrum. Also tested negative for fragile X. Had surgery at 5 weeks for pyloric stenosis. Wondering if anesthesia played a factor. He has apraxia, although I know most children w/ that have full receptive language understanding. He does not. He is at least a year or year and a half behind w/ everything. Just wanted to know if anyone w/ older child was in similar situation, and how is their child now? Some people have told me that it took until 5 or 6 for the expressive and receptive language to kick in. It is comforting to know it will come eventually. Or does your child still have trouble? His therapists are hopeful because he has a "spark" and tries to learn. When I see him among kids his age, the difference is heartbreaking to me. Wondering about the unknown future...Thanks, Mom from Long Island.
2007-01-16 02:53:16 · 3 answers · asked by Natalie C 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I would start with a comprehensive hearing exam, even if he has already had one. Then a CAT scan. The combination of pyloric stenosis and apraxia make me wonder if there is an inner ear problem. How is his balance?
2007-01-16 03:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by crossbones668 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anasthesia will not cause developmental apraxia.
If all of his milestones are equally delayed (including motor delay), he has a degree of mental retardation and will probably be a slow learner all his life.. Fortunately, you are on top of his educational intervention. Contiue to remain in close contact with his therapists and teachers, and follow through with their recommendations.
Many kids with mild developmental delays learn to speak, read, and write. They can get vocational training and do very well as adults, socially and vocationally. Many go on to live in group homes, and actually enjoy being with others just like them.
Hang in there, and continue to advocate for your child (you're already doing a GREAT job!).
2007-01-19 17:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to see if he is autistic, or has another prevasive developmental disorder. These children are extrememly bright, but their speech is often delayed. My 4 year old has been diagnosed w/ a prevasive developmental disorder (not autism) and she will be in another year of pre-school and a special class before she goes to kindergarten.
2007-01-16 11:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋