I have had some concerns for quite some time about some developmental issues and finally decided to have him evaluated. It was determined that he has some verbal communication and social skills issues. I in no means think that this makes him unintelligent, it just means that he has a difficult time understanding the method in which things are presented to him. I grew up with a learning disability that I feel is similar to what he may have, and somewhere down the road, something clicked and I had an easier time learning.
He has a huge vocabulary (and labels SO many things) but has a difficult time combining his words to be able to effectively communicate. He doesn't answer questions, and sometimes has a hard time asking for things that he wants. For example, he'll struggle to get out of his high chair and won't say, "get out".
Socially, he likes to do his own thing. I have noticed that he has gotten a little better in this area, but still keeps to himself a lot. He also doesn't listen to inhibitory commands like, "STOP!"
They told me that at his age, I should be able to ask him a question like, "Where did Daddy go?", and he should be able to tell me he went to work. I was working on this with him the other day, and asked, "Where did Daddy go? He went to...", and Dylan responded, "three". Isaac and I thought that was so cute!
So, now once a week, someone from a Georgia program called Babies Can't Wait comes to work with him. Our first time doing this was this past week. It went well and she gave me some things to work on with him until her next visit. I am so glad that they have early intervention programs out there to help correct these issues at such an early age.
The many faces of Dylan.
He still likes to play in the dryer, and most recently figured out how to shut the door with him inside.
The workings of Dylan. Lotion everywhere!!! Poor Owen! This is what happens when you turn your back on him for one minute.
3 comments:
Babies Can't Wait is the program Matthew was on immediately after his brain hemmoraghe. In fact we still keep in contact with them altough he doesn't meet with his therapists anymore. I owe a lot of his progress to them. They are wonderful!! Good luck. Dylan is such a cute sweet boy - he will be just fine.
He'll have both dashing good looks and be smart as a whip - watch out world!
he must be the prettiest 2-3 yr old boy i've ever seen. seriously, his curls are awesome!
Post a Comment