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[quote=Anonymous]We participated in 2011/2012.  OP, there are lots of kids out there whose parents/doctors recognize are delayed but don't recognize how significantly.  I brought my daughter to the developmental playgroup to work on milestones that I knew she was behind on despite still falling within "normal" range -- for instance, she was 18 months old and had never taken a step, but that's considered by many to be typical.  Many people discouraged me (including her pediatrician AND Strong Start employees!) from having her evaluated for EI services -- she was just so good at compensating for her challenges that it made her appear "not delayed enough." As it turns out, she has significant neurological challenges, and has been in near-daily therapy (public and private) for years now.  She's still behind in all domains, but she is a very bright and resourceful child, so she's still covering up her challenges and passing as typical.

Honestly, I haven't met that many parents who would choose to bring their typical child to a playgroup intended primarily for children who are delayed.  I suspect that many of the parents and caregivers on the waitlist are looking for ways to support their kids who they know are delayed but might not have gone through evaluations yet. 
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