Early Intervention…. What’s up with my kid?
Hello Mamas!
So sorry for the blog hiatus. I have been totally absorbed with my daughter Leia (now 15 months) who has a number of development delays that are notably effecting her motor skills (crawling and walking), some sensory stuff and vision. It has not been an easy ride and some day soon I will describe the last few months, but for today, I just think I want to get across one message.
If you think your kid isn’t quite meeting his or her goals, and something in your heart is saying, things aren’t quite as they should be, don’t ignore that little voice. Even if you are wrong, all you did was get some peace of mind. Right now in America and I would imagine in many parts of the world, there are early intervention organizations that do absolutely amazing work.
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May 24th, 2008 | Permalink | No Comments
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