We heard back from Early Intervention and Annie was found eligible. The process was a little taxing since it involves an evaluation that identifies all of the cognitive and physical delays that your child is experiencing. Annie is more than a 1/3 delayed in a few areas (primarily physical) so we were found eligible. It's hard to hear that your child is 'delayed' but it has been heartening to learn that we are not alone and so much can be done to help her right away.
Today we met with the team to review their assessment, articulate our goals for Annie and match her with the necessary services. She will be receiving physical therapy 2x a week and will have a feeding assessment. This is to address her 'low tone' and look more into why her speech is delayed (for those of who know Elly this is shocking that Annie is not inclined towards babbling). Annie has already responded so well to the PT we've provided her that I am so excited that we have committed, comprehensive resources supporting her development.
This program is truly a gift. Steve and I didn't really know what to expect and we were so pleasantly surprised. Rather than seeing Annie as 'delayed', Annie is seen as a source of potential and we are all working together to help her achieve that potential. Annie's team has just gotten that much stronger.
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