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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a special ed teacher who has provided EI services in Arlington. The county doesn't hand out free services to kids who don't need them. If a pediatrician and a professional's assessment suggest your child needs services, it's almost neglectful to refuse to treat your child.  If I were you I'd investigate my inner desire to go against the recommendations of professionals. Especially since it's free. [/quote]

Argh. One question OP asked is whether EI works. We can't just assume that services work because they are needed. That's just not true and arguably just as neglectful to ignore. Especially when it is something as vague as "activities of daily living" for an infant. OP wants to know more and she's right to. So far I haven't seen a single actually helpful thing posted here. [/quote]

Do you even have kids who have had delays and gotten servives? If not, please stop playing games. These services can help op's kid. Moreover, they can't possibly hurt. I get you want to have an argument where you're the intellectual winner but you're playing with the well being of other kids when you try to convince their parents EI services are useless. [/quote]

Yes, I do in fact. I am not saying EI is useless. I am saying that OP is right to pursue more information about the delay noted, the reasons for the services provided, and the underlying condition if any. I mean it's possible there's something going on she should investigate further with her ped or other specialists. The EI assessor is likely not even an MD. I am confused why anyone thinks the end of the story would be a blanket "early intervention works and it's free." That's not how I approach any medical issue in my own life or child's life. Not sure why it's so offensive to ask for the facts about what's going on and what might work.

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You're full of it. If your child has special needs there is no way you would not be advocating her to accept these services. [/quote]

Did you see me advocating not to accept the services? No, you did not. [/quote]

You advocate her "knowing more" about whether they're "useful." You can try to get someone to debate with you but quit lying about being a SN parent. [/quote]

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