Can't figure out DS and how to address his needs

[jjconcern]

It sounds like your DS has a very complicated case. After reading through all the comments I also wondered if the dyspraxia could be an issue with the drooling and slack jaw, difficulty sitting up straight, speech difficulties, etc. He actually seems to have some of the symptoms suggestive of very mild cerebral palsy. Was there any birth trauma? With time you will know more of the particulars of his diagnosis but it is difficult not knowing now. Fortunately he is receiving help early on for his developmental problems. My heart goes out to you and your family. My prayer is that your family and your son become stronger through this ordeal. Hugs to you.

[Anonymous]

jjconcern wrote:It sounds like your DS has a very complicated case. After reading through all the comments I also wondered if the dyspraxia could be an issue with the drooling and slack jaw, difficulty sitting up straight, speech difficulties, etc. He actually seems to have some of the symptoms suggestive of very mild cerebral palsy. Was there any birth trauma? With time you will know more of the particulars of his diagnosis but it is difficult not knowing now. Fortunately he is receiving help early on for his developmental problems. My heart goes out to you and your family. My prayer is that your family and your son become stronger through this ordeal. Hugs to you.

Dyspraxia is a description of functioning not a diagnosis. It can be caused by many many different things including chromosomal issues. Cerebral palsy is just one of countless possible causes. If it's mild enough that it manifested this way it would not be treated any differently.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like my DS who was diagnosed at 5 with asd. Highly recommend a eval by children's or Kennedy Krueiger. We didn't see any repetition until right before he turned 5. Repetition is not always flapping, or spinning things over and over as most people imagine. It could be a small sound he makes repetitively or even pacing back and forth which looks more ADHD or sensory related.

[Anonymous]

OP here...when we had the evaluation done at Kennedy Kreiger, we were sent for a chromosomal/genetic testing and the results came back normal. DS is an IVF baby and he was born a week past his due date. I had some issues during delivery and he was vacuumed out. None of the pediatricians or anyone at KKI mentioned the possibility of cerebral palsy. How would I go about finding out if he does?

[Anonymous]

OP again...forgot to mention that he has no issues with gross motor skills. He can climb and jump really well. He does appear to have some balance issues as noted on his IEP.