son is delayed physically, now what?

Question

i have an 8 month old son and found out yesterday that he is developmentally delayed, i also have a 3 yr old who is perfectly fine. i dont know what to do now, how to react, what i should be feeling. he is intellectually perfect and in some cases advanced, but physically he cant sit up on his own yet, and doesnt try and crawl or anything. i need advice from someone who has been here, and knows what to expect.

Answer 1

My brothers child didn't start walking until two, she didn't start crawling until around a year. She is a college graduate now that completes in national horse shows. Just let your child develop at his own pace, it will be fine.

Answer 2

What are you worried about? He'll catch up. Don't make the mistake of listening to so-called experts who try to tell you what your child can or can't do. I have a son who is physically/mentally challenged. When he was 6 a diagnostician told me he would "never read or write, never go to regular school, never graduate, never have a job, etc". I just looked at her and said "who died and made you God?" Long story short, my son is doing all that. I NEVER told him he couldn't do something. He now lives a semi independant life, works, has friends, etc. What I'm trying to tell you is that your 8 month old son is no different than your older one, and that he is as much a gift as the older one. He will do fine, especially if you let him, and don't let anyone tell you different.

Answer 3

I think that you should let your son develop at his own pace. They know when they are ready. If he's healthy you have nothing to worry about. I have a 6 month and she can't sit on her own, she sits with support, she can't crawl either and I don't think she will any time soon. She's content with what she is doing now. Good Luck. If you are really concerned I would suggest you go talk to someone professionally like his ped.

Answer 4

He still could advance physically and mentally but only to a point. The road ahead could be quite difficult for your son and your family. I truly hope Im wrong.

Answer 5

well i was wondering the same about my child he is 7 months now and everyone says he should be sitting up and crawling and he oesnt have any teeth yet.... i think when they wont to do it they will....i have a 3 years old to and she is fine.. and very smart...