Hypotonia

Some days are so hard. Maddi's OT recommended a speech eval because she doesn't have any words. So I guess there will be more therapy to come. I also asked her where she thought she was developmentally age-wise, and she and the PT say about 12 months. The gap has gotten smaller, because when she was initially evaluated by E.I., she was 11 months and at 3-5 months physically. So I'm happy to see that, but she still doesn't stand on her own. She does cruise, and it is always thrilling to watch her get around on those tiny little legs :o) 

Thanks, ladies. I don't post much, but I read when I can, and I'm glad to have a board to come to.

Elizabeth, it's so hard to add more therapies when our greatest wish is that our child/grandchild needed NO therapy.

Many children with hypotonia talk late. They put so much energy into learning to move, that there's nothing left over for speech.

Just hold fast to the progress Maddi's made so far!!!

Hugs to you and your three cuties.

Cheryl - Grammie of adorable Bricen  (3 years old)

 

your way, my way,

Bricen's Way

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Thanks for the support, everyone. Things seem better now. We were all outside yesterday enjoying the beautiful NY weather (almost 70 degrees!) and Maddi was pushing me around while I walked backwards, trying to keep up with her siblings. She was laughing and having a great time. I know she'll get there. I remember when I wasn't sure if she'd ever crawl or cruise, and now she is doing both, and even climbing stairs.  

I realize that my siggy is quite old, so I'm attaching a new pic. Maddi is 16 months old now.