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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP.  EI has already started services, but it is not the speech part.  They are working on his behavior first since he does not respond to direction and gets frustrated often.  He also has an oral fixation and would chew on everything (mulch, rocks, other kids shoes, etc).  We just had a parent teacher conference at his daycare and they mentioned that they have never seen a kid like him.  He is very independent and won't follow direction unless it is something he wants to do.  Otherwise, he acts as if he does not hear you.  We had a lot of difficultly with him when he was an infant (he would not let us hold his hands to help him walk, he won't go in a crib because he hates the feeling of confinement, he won't let you swaddle him, etc.).  When he was younger and did not respond to speech, I tried teaching him sign language and he would not even look at me or let me move his hands to teach him.  However, he is very affectionate (loves getting hugs and giving them too, comes up to kiss people he likes).  I am beginning to read "Raising a Spirited Child."  I guess we would like to get him evaluated (and have been recommended to get him evaluated) because of his behavior issues.[/quote]

I would say that it sounds like you and your team have a good plan in place.  Generally your trip to the Dev Ped won't change the plan that much, because your team is working with you to help his behaviors and development and that would not change regardless of whether he has autism, a high spirit, sensory integration issues, etc.  So I would say not to worry about the delay getting to the Dev Ped too much if DC's getting all his services.  If you are concerned, ask your therapists "How would our plan change if he got a certain diagnosis because I'm concerned about the appointment delay?" and see what they have to say. - Former EI Therapist    [/quote]

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