Emma receives in-home therapy (physical, occupational and speech) through a government program called Early Intervention. It is a free service for qualified children 0-3yrs, those that show developmental delays. Every 3 months we review her services and progress, today was her 6 month review.
Emma has shown the most progress in gross motor skills - walking! But she is also showing progress in speech and feeding. We requested an increase in speech therapy sessions, which include both speech and feeding, from every two weeks to weekly and it was approved.
We also requested a consultation with a feeding specialist, which was approved, so he will come here and observe Emma, making recommendations on how we can encourage her to eat. Apparently there may be anatomical reasons why she prefers to eat standing up, to sitting in the chair.
So, this is really great news as I'll have extra support with Emma's progress, especially with the new baby in the mix soon. We owe a big thanks to Emma's therapists who really go to bat for us and give arguments for whatever we need. Considering how tough the whole medical/insurance system is here, our experience with this gov't program has been awesome and really helpful for Emma.
Emma has shown the most progress in gross motor skills - walking! But she is also showing progress in speech and feeding. We requested an increase in speech therapy sessions, which include both speech and feeding, from every two weeks to weekly and it was approved.
We also requested a consultation with a feeding specialist, which was approved, so he will come here and observe Emma, making recommendations on how we can encourage her to eat. Apparently there may be anatomical reasons why she prefers to eat standing up, to sitting in the chair.
So, this is really great news as I'll have extra support with Emma's progress, especially with the new baby in the mix soon. We owe a big thanks to Emma's therapists who really go to bat for us and give arguments for whatever we need. Considering how tough the whole medical/insurance system is here, our experience with this gov't program has been awesome and really helpful for Emma.
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