Today we had our third application/interview to get G approved for ALTCS – Arizona’s Long Term Care System. When G turns three, she will age out of early intervention and no longer qualify for services through them. She will continue to get services through our school district, but therapies are limited and done in group [Read On]
So our speech therapist is almost certain that G has Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Also called CAS. Confusingly also called dyspraxia. It is a neurological condition, that very simply put, means the words can be in her little head, but she can’t get the message to connect with her mouth to make the words happen. [Read On]
I am often asked what’s wrong with G or what is causing her delays. In a nutshell… WE. DON’T. KNOW. And that’s a toughie. Not knowing sucks. I’ve read on message boards that many parents say the not knowing period, where you know something is wrong, but not what, was the hardest part. When you [Read On]
This morning I had a meeting with our support coordinator from the Dept of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). In Arizona, if your kiddo has more than two “moderate to severe” deficits/delays, DDD covers your child instead of Early Intervention. This was our first follow up meeting since G started services through DDD for speech, cognitive and [Read On]
Like most people, I wear a number of different hats each day. One of my most important roles is that of stay at home mom to a adorable, lovable, silly & sweet almost two year old little girl, G. She joined our family through the miracle of open adoption. She has the biggest smile, [Read On]
I'm Christi. Thanks for stopping by. This is my "other" blog, where you can sometimes find me when I am away from the oven. Things aren't quite as sugar coated here. This is life, the blogger behind the blog, the mama to two sweet girls, one with special needs that are a big part of our every day life. These are my rants and ramblings about anything and everything. Except chocolate & sprinkles. Thanks for stopping by.
