At Hailey's 9-month check-up our pediatrician was concerned with how quiet she is. He was surprised that she could play alone for about a 1/2 an hour without making a peep. He recommended we have her evaluated for a speech delay. About 2 weeks ago a woman from the ESD came and evaluated her and thought maybe it could be a hearing issue. Today was the big hearing test day. We sat in a room with 3 ladies who played with her, tested her problem solving skills, watched her play with me, made her dance and even tried to get her on her belly (she refused by going into downward dog pose).
She passed with flying colors. The ladies so thoughtfully told me that she is just choosing to ignore us! Why am I not surprised. They did however decide that she only has her linear movements and completely avoids all cross-body activities. This is what is causing the speech delay. They will now come to our house 2 times a month to do different movement activities with Hailey and teach Ryan and I what to do when they are not there. I'm excited to get started and see what happens. Baby Brain Gym here we come!
Good to hear Beth! That is funny that she chooses to ignore you, she has quite the personality huh!!
ReplyDeleteI am excited as well to see how her progress comes along with the movement activities. Thanks for keeping us all posted!!!