ist of all my dla reconsideration was turned down and then secondly.....
my social worker has been round to see me and dd today to help me get out in to the community and see if she can help me with dd,s development as she is behind.
dd is nearly 18months and not walking,not weight bearing only started bum-shuffling 6 weeks ago, she was starting to say some words but has gone back to baby babble,she used to sleep 13 hours a night but now wakes up every 2-3 hours,shes very unsociable and screams if anyone visits including family.
shes not really interested in her toys and when i get them out for her tidies them away and worse still she doesnt point to things but just cries and winges all day.
i dont need to say anymore as i have suspected for a while that she is going the same way as DS.
Socail worker used to work for the council as a developmental nurse with babies and children and has only confirmed my fears, she thinks dd is on the spectrum
my gp and hv think so too and have referred me to the paediatrician at the hospital and i have an appointment next month.
Its just really brought it home to me cos the socail worker sat and observed dd for over half an hour and she has years of experience, but she only confirmed what i already thought.
i havent the heart to tell DH it would break his heart, he still hasnt come to terms with DS.
i feel wretched today and like theres no light at the end of the tunnel, BUT i have been through all this with myself and DS and know i can with dd.