non-talkers dad came by...

[JAK]

to pick up her stuff. I had the morning off and went to Curves and ran some errands. It was about 11:00 and I had just got out of the shower. Luckily I was dressed, but my hair was wet. He must have thought I was being lazy and just got out of bed or something. Anyway, he came to pick up her stuff and told me they found a new provider. Also he said that he and his wife had been doing research about sensory percetion disorder (sp? I think that's what it's called) and that she had more than 50% of the signs and you can have just 1 sign and have the disorder. They are going to take her to be tested. He seemed very understanding about why I had to let her go and I expressed my concern for her and asked him if they could keep me updated as to what they found out after she's tested. he said he would and I really hope that he does. He spoke to her speech therpist this morning and she told him that she was actually going to approach them about having her tested in others areas and she thought there might be more than just speech issues going on. I felt good about the way the conversation went between the 2 of us and I was really glad that I didn't have any dck's here at the time so that we could really talk.

I feel better now knowing they were able to find care and I hope that she does well in her new enviornment. I do not know this provider, but the parents are giving her the communication log that we kept so I'm sure they told the provider my name. I hope she calls me if she has any questions. I feel a sense of relief knowing that they are finally seeing the light and that they are going to have her tested. I hope they come up with some concrete answers and she can be helped.

[imamama]

So glad to hear it went well with the dad and that they've found a new provider and are taking action to help her. Maybe call them Monday or Tuesday and let them know the new provider can call you if she has questions? That'd be great for all concerned, and maybe you can follow up on her progress!

[BevJ]

Glad that meeting with the parent went well. I was hoping it would. I hope he keeps you updated like he said he would as I know you cared for her well-being.

[Melody]

I'm glad the talk went well and I too hope he keeps you updated. Glad they are looking at tests and getting her some help. Thanks for the update.

[Diane]

You've made such of a big different to this child and her parents... what big changes it could mean for them. I'm glad everything went well between you and her dad, and I really do hope that they keep you updated as t how things are going with her. I agree that it would be nice if her new provider would call you, as I'm sure you could be a big help her her as well. Keep us updated when/if you hear anything...

Diane...

[vea29]

I'm glad to hear that the conversation went well and that that are still intending to get her the services needed.

[littlesista06]

Glad things went well! Hope she gets the attention she needs and makes somr real progress. You did a world of good for that little girl, Jen.

[Marla]

Jen, I am so glad that your talk went well, and that you are feeling better about the situation.

That's great that dad is finally realizing there are other issues going on. Quite often, parents are in denial, and in doing so, don't seek out assessments/services for their children.

If she does have a Sensory Perception Disorder, an assessment would should what areas she has a deficit in. A Psychologist would then be able to give them strategies to achieve goals for her. It sounds like they should also get an Occupational Therapist on board.

[KarlaB]

So glad he came by, was understanding about your decision, and that you guys got a chance to talk. Hopefully they will get some answers and keep in touch with you. You have definitey touched their lives and should feel proud to have given so much of yourself to them!

[Ryleigh S.]

Glad to hear things went over so well with you and the little ones parents. Hopefully now that they are having her tested, she will get the assistance she needs. You've done great.... give yourself a pat on the back.

[JAK]

Jen, I am so glad that your talk went well, and that you are feeling better about the situation.

That's great that dad is finally realizing there are other issues going on. Quite often, parents are in denial, and in doing so, don't seek out assessments/services for their children.

If she does have a Sensory Perception Disorder, an assessment would should what areas she has a deficit in. A Psychologist would then be able to give them strategies to achieve goals for her. It sounds like they should also get an Occupational Therapist on board.

I read some on the internet about Sensory Perception Disorder and I couldn't find any of the signs of it. I did read on Asp (whatever it was that Amy/CO said she thought it sounds like the little girl had) and that actually sounds more like what she has. Only time will tell if they actually call me or not.

[Marla]

Asp? Do you mean ASD ?

They'll have a better idea of what they are dealing with after the tests.

[Amy]

I mentioned some form of autism, but Asperger's is a mild form of it. Is that what you were thinking Jen?

[JAK]

Asperger's. Is that what you were thinking Jen?

Yes, what Amy said!

[Marla]

Children with Aspergers are actually very interesting. They have a mild form of autism, but are extremely intelligent. They usually fixate on something and continually recite it. I worked with a little boy who fixated on game shows, and recited and spelt everything from Game Shows.

He had a great deal of problems with socialization.