I am posting this as I read something in the behaviour and development topic about what your 3.5 year old can do and it made me want to scream. People wondering whether it was OK that their child can count to ten, but not back down. I was going to post about what my 3.5 yr old could do, but thought that would be petty so thought I would post here instead.
I am not sure what my point is, or what, if anything I am asking. I just wanted to post something and hope there was someone out there who might understand.
I have posted a couple of times before about my DD (now 3.5) who has a speech delay, but seems to be delayed in other areas too.
We have been referred for hearing test, child development team and speech and language assessment.
She has had her hearing test and it was all fine and she had an appointment with the paed. this week just gone.
The Dr took notes and then did lots of tests and then went through all the different areas and what age she was at for each.
I really wanted to take notes, but it went really quickly so I can't remember everything that was said, but essentially she is behind with speech and language and understanding (about 2.5 yrs I think). Her manipulation (drawing) was also pretty far behind as she holds with a fist still and just just big circles.
Her locomotive skills are at about 2 years old. She can't hop or jump and could not climb the stairs without holding hands. She can run.
However there were a couple of things which she was at the right age for (Yay!) Her self care and independence were good. She washes her own hands and brushes her own teeth (not very well because she is not very good physically). She tells us when she need the toilet and is often dry at night (but does still wear a nappy).
Her visual development was also at the correct age as she correctly put all ten colours on the matching colour (she wouldn't have a clue what those colours were though).
The paed said she wanted to talk to someone else about her physical problems (I told her she was hypermobile, but she didn't seem to think it was relevant). I know nothing about it really, but do feel it is important. She will also push the speech and language assessment, but when I asked what we do now, she just said keep doing what you are doing and that they will see her in 4 - 6 months time to see how she is getting on.
That's it really. I know she is developing, but when I read about people having conversations with their 3 yr olds and them doing 54 piece puzzles I remember how far behind she is.
I should just mention she is the most delightful little girl in the world 