Speech

S was evaluated at the school for speech and language. Even though she figeted, played around, and purposely gave wrong answers, I'm pretty sure she scored at a 6 year old level for receptive language. Gee, how did that happen without the school teaching her? Had to be something though, surely not her incompetent mother that they can't wait to tear her away from. Do I sound bitter? Why yes, as a matter of fact I am.

Dad took her to OT this week, and the OT was marveling at how she followed directions so well in forming her letters. This was of course attributed to the Theraputic Listening program. Maybe, or maybe she's getting to know the OT and becoming more compliant. At this point, I don't care what gave the results or who takes the credit for them, I am just happy with results. How much more could we take on if we knew the outcome? My guess is that there would be no limit. God bless the countless moms who trudge on and have no idea what the end result will be. I am getting so tired of the daily NR because S is getting more resistant. On the other hand, it looks like the spinal galant reflex is gone! Everyday I have done the silly looking movements that I have doubted had any effect, but it apparently has worked! Again, did her BIT have anything to do with it? Darned if I know, or anyone for that matter. I actually saw her copying her sister and marching with her arms in sync with her legs. This is miraculous! Friday the behavior specialist observes S in her classroom. I dread the inaccuracy of that report. Right now, depending who you talk to, S fits into these categories of diagnoses-Cerebral palsy, ASD, SPD, APD, attachment disorder, let's see, did I forget any? Oh yes! Spoiled adopted child of older parents syndrome. Moms problem? Bitter, depressed, worn out, unsupported, sarcastic, disappointed with 'professionals' and angry. Why am I writing this when it exposes my inadequacies? Because there are others in my shoes who will appreciate reading this one day and know they aren't alone. So in the midst of all this, I am still formulating our 'journey to success story' to write when we are through with this NR journey. Hopefully it will also be the end of other therapies as well, but I know there might be a bit of fine tuning left. I am above all thrilled to be the mother of this amazing child with the vivacious personality. She has an incredible sense of humor and is loved by all who know her. Well, maybe except for a few crabby people who refuse to understand her. Their loss-period.