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greenwitch - 2006-02-05 21:01:38
Have your daughter evaluated. Knowing if it is all nothing or if there are things you can do to help her along is so much better than watching and wondering. I have a friend who's son has "autistic characteristics" and is "developmentally delayed". He had early intervention and is now a middle school kid who is no longer on meds and doing well in school. There are still behaviour issues but knowing how to deal with them makes all the difference. Good luck and if I can help give a holler.
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Sandy - 2006-02-06 08:39:47
Yes, Greenwitch is right, you should bring the issues up with the peditrician and have her tested. Knowing is alot better than not knowing, believe me.
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Kaire - 2006-02-06 08:49:08
I'd say to have her evaluated on everything to behavior & speech and see what state funded programs are available. Both my nieces have had children with vocabulary & sensory issues, and the state (Illinois) has programs where a therapist comes to your home to work with them. The cost is on a sliding scale based on income. Hopefully you can find something like that to help her. Hang in there, there is hope!
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LJ - 2006-02-06 14:00:10
First thing - thank you for being williing to share this here. That was brave. Nextly - the first thing that crossed my mind when you mentioned that your daughter was acting a little differently was that you family has been throught A LOT of stressfull situations in the last year. Often children exhibit these stress times in odd or different ways. But mostly what I think is that you should not be afraid to have her evaluated. Talk to your GP post haste. It might be a matter of her needing a safe way to communication what going on in her inside world.
I will be thinking of you over the next little bit. Lord willing the condo will sell quickly and that may ease up some areas of your life. Blessings - LJ
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Amber - 2006-02-06 17:51:17
You probably already know what I, of all people, will say. Definitely have her checked out. The earlier you know, the better. One of the reasons baby K has made such great strides is because her condition was diagnosed very early. Believe me, I know what it's like to worry about your child. If you need support, let me know.
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m - 2006-02-11 16:56:24
Hey, I left you a gb note but your entry also prompted me to write a d-land essay about my brother. Don't despair. M
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Becky - 2006-02-27 12:54:55
As SOON as I started reading your entry, I felt a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, only because I have been feeling the SAME WAY about my DD, and they've come to a head this past week!! I too had been feeling worried about her for quite some time, and kept my feelings to myself, even from my husband. I don't want to go into much detail on your comment page, so if you want to contact me, please feel free. But the one thing that concerned me the most is her lining things up CONSTANTLY. You should see my house, I have toys, pull ups, DVDS, CDS, VHS tapes...you name it, lined up everywhere. Another thing was last year we took her to the beach for the first time and as soon as her feet touched the sand she freaked OUT. I'm not talking just a cry, but totally LOST it, shaking and everything because she had sand on her feet! Again, there are some other things too, but these are just a couple I wanted to share. I FINALLY broke down and talked to her pediatrician this past week, and I feel so much better about the situation now, even if I am still a bit worried. Again, like the others are saying, it's worth having it checked out...the sooner the better. And again, feel free to contact me if you want! GOOD LUCK!
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