Developmental delay

[differentnametwo]

Hi all I have name changed for this but regulars will probably know my style.

I have a question for all you clever people,

If a child of 3 has a developmental delay of approx 18 months that is totally due to lack of experience as in romainian orphanage type of babyhood and there are no underlying SN's, would he/she be able to catch up in the right setting with lots of additional input.

Hope someone can help.

Sorry, only have third hand experience, but my understanding is that sort of severe neglect tends to have a lasting impact. Not to say that great progress can't be made but you may be get some more help about attachment disorders etc from the adoption board. Others on here may have more experience.

Thanks Ellen

I have direct experience of the exact scenario and purely in my 'case' there is a lasting impact.

However, it is very difficult to be sure there wouldn't have been learning difficulties anyway as there in no information available as to the child's genetic background.

PM me if you like.

Not the same scenario but Dd at two had a developmental age of between six and twelve months, she left EYFS the most able in her year and last term she came top in her year's SATs. She has no delays anywhere, she is cognitively very able, she still has autism though.
What made a difference? A home intervention programme for 30 hours per week until age 4 and a lot of attention since then from a family who want the very best for her.

Wow, insanity, that is very positive.

There is definitely a family who wants to support this LO too and a support network is rapidly being set up for them.

So at least there is some hope

EBD I have pmed you but I am not really able to share much info, I fear that this is going to impact on the LO for many years to come.

Lots of hope I'd say. Dd is unrecognisable from the child she once was. It wasn't rocket science that made a difference just sheer hard graft giving her the skills and knowledge that she didn't pick up instinctively or automatically.
She still gets a lot of attention, being in a house with five adults means that an adult's attention is guaranteed really but I don't teach her now we just talk and play a lot and make sure she has plenty of experiences to broaden her interests.

I know a number of neglected, adopted DC, some of them whole families of siblings, from my DS's special school. Very worthwhile job and progress was made in all cases. Obviously the younger they are removed from the neglect the better. The younger siblings tended to make the most progress. I hope this LO gets all the love and support he or she deserves.

Thanks ellen The LO is not living in the situation now and as I say things are moving forward.

The LO is definitely very loved and now there are lots of people involved who can help to move his development forward.

Thanks for all your help