Dilemma

[Rebecca222222]

My daughter is one and a half, and has been slightly developmentally delayed since her birth. Lots of issues have come and seem to be reoccurring...including bad reflux, getting frequently ill, sicking up a lot, couphing while drinking, doesn't like food with textures, therefore mainly formular fed, tongue protruding often, whenever gets ill I can hear raspy breathing which I think is upper respitory... she is under the care of SLT and OT and PT including dietitians and pediatricians also my daughter has had an MRI to rule out any neurological issues, but thank God all results are normal, the doctors and therapists.. seem to think she will grow out of this all, but I wonder if I may be a bit naive, maybe there is an underlying issue which is undetected as of yet. I feel like with the NHS I am the one who needs to be very much on top if things even kind of trying to diagnose...as they don't seem to think anything is really wrong with my daughter.

If the NHS really thought there was nothing that needed attention, DD wouldn’t be under a host of HCPs.

Why your child gas similar?

I have DC with additional needs, including with some of the difficulties you mention and under the HCPs you mention.

My point was, if the NHS didn’t think there was anything of concern, they wouldn’t have DD under all those professionals you mention. That applies whatever the difficulties.

I hear what your saying...but I would like to get to the bottom of it

Could it be caused by tongue thrusting?

Possible causes of tongue thrusting include:
Thumb sucking

1. Ankyloglossia (tongue tie)
2. Macroglossia (enlarged tongue)
3. Enlarged tonsils
4. Allergies/nasal congestion
5. Upper respiratory infection
6. Mouth breathing
7. Some artificial nipples used in feeding
8. Physiological abnormalities
9. Heredity

While most children naturally outgrow tongue thrusting before age four, it is not uncommon or a cause for concern if a child exhibits tongue thrusting up to four years of age. If a child continues to tongue thrust after age four, the habit becomes strengthened and often requires a retraining program or orthodontic assistance to correct. If left untreated, tongue thrusting can have adverse effects on the teeth and mouth.

https://www.kidsdentalonline.com/dental-topics/tongue-thrusting-in-children/

Interesting point you mention, haven't thought of that one yet. Will look into this, thanks for this helpful information.