A few months ago I posted information about Michael's speech delay and thought it was probably about time to give an update! Okay, so it seems like a lot has happened since getting Michael evaluated about 8 months ago. He did qualify for speech therapy from a Development Specialist and that has been going great! She's been seeing Michael for about 7 months now 2 times a month. It's wonderful because she's able to come to our apartment and she works with him there. It's play therapy, so Michael LOVES it!!!! She is still visiting us, but we've also recently gotten Michael a Speech Pathologist. The Speech Pathologist has a lot more training in speech therapy and has more authorization to be more hands on (literally) with Michael, so I feel like we're really getting somewhere with her. She's only seen Michael 2 times so far and will be coming to our apartment 3 times a month, with is actually quite a bit. (most are only 2 times a month, but Michael is a pretty severe case apparently that she needs to come more, which is fine by me!) She says that it looks like there is something going on cognitively. It seems that his brain wants to say a word, but something is preventing that word from actually making it to his mouth and getting out, if that makes any sense! She has a program that she's hoping will work with him but she has stressed a few times that it will be a very slow and long process before we see any huge progress.
We have also taken him to an Audiologist to get his hearing evaluated. This is pretty interesting and something we're going to have to keep an eye on, because he has been tested for fluid in his ears 4 times now and each time it has been different. The speech pathologist tested him when she came up for his screening and it showed there might be pressure. A few weeks later the development therapist checked it and got the same results. We were then refered to the Audiologist and everything showed perfect!! We thought we were in the clear and that it wasn't his ears. Well, this morning the development specialist and the speech pathologist came today and did another test. Guess what? Fluid!!!!! We have an appointment with the Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor in a week and a half so we'll talk to him about that then, but it looks like Michael might have fluid problems where it drains and accumulates quite frequently.
So anyway, all this has kind of left us with more questions than answers, but I feel very confident in the people that we have working with us. I know they are doing their best and are really concerned and trying to figure things out. Of course Michael just loves all the attention and is having such a fun time playing with his new friends!!
6 days ago
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So according to my sister who is an audiologist sometimes the kids ears canals are small and the fluid builds up but if they put tubes in their ears things are better. That is what she told me when we were checking Porter. Also you might see about going to a therapist. Porter goes to one twice a week, plus preschool. He has improved alot since we started a year ago. Just a thought! Good Luck with it though since it is hard to deal with. I understand!
Thanks for the update...it's good to know what's happening with him! I'll let you know what happens with Emma's echo this week. Also, I saw that you called on Sunday. I'll try and call you back this week
oh i'm dealing with therapist stuff right now. it's not very fun, but at least the kids like playing with them right? It's just a pain to get everything figured out. Good luck!
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