Wondering what is going on..

[rosarosa37]

i have an 18 month old son and for the last few months he has seen firstly a physio and now a physio tech instructor. Basically he was very late to sit up (about 14 or 15 months) but crawled at 12 months. He now crawls well but for a long time dragged one side (left) and the instructor says he has a weakness on his left side. He can pull himself up against the sofa etc but cannot put his feet flat. He has not started cruising at all yet :/ No sign of weightbearing as he is on tiptoes and leans at an angle against the sofa. No standing alone. Now he is going to be given gaiters which he has to wear a couple of times a day for say 30 mins or so. I've been told there is nothing physically wrong with him as far as we can see. I just feel like it's going on forever and it all feels very depressing tbh.

sounds stressful, but its a good sign that your getting early support and help. DD1 did not walk till 2years old and DD2 till 22months.
Have they carried out any tests?

Nope no tests - apparently atm the instructor is "not worried" enough to refer him to a paediatrician!

well if it were no i would go to Gp and ask him to refer.

What sort of tests would i be asking for a referral for lisa?

The instructor did ask about if he has any sensory issues as some of their babies who are delayed have these. He hates wearing socks and shoes and is a VERY picky eater.

I also have NLD and so does his elder sis (she's 14) but at his age i don't want to presume anything yet. NLD is nonverbal learning disorder - which is also a deficiency of the right hemisphere. It's linked to Aspergers incase anyone was unsure.