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Really proud of dd

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BlossomHill · 18/07/2004 18:54

Well, had dd's annual review today and I am so proud of my dd. Dd has a speech and language disorder and has been in the language unit for a year. Her vocab is age appropriate (not bad for a girl that didn't utter a word until she was 2.5) and is basically making very good progress in all areas of her language and it all loos very encouraging. However, work still needs to be made on linguistics (ie concepts such as tomorrow, turn left etc) and her conversational skills need to develop more. This also makes it hard for her to maintain friendships, which again is a target for next year. The SALT was very positive and said that it will come, just need to be patient. She has met all of her early year earning goals as well, which I was really pleased with. Things are just looking so positive, unlike this time last year when things were looking very bleak indeed
Sorry to go on but today I am just SOOOO happy!!!!!!!!

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Fio2 · 14/07/2004 09:15

so pleased for you BH I would think when they say 'communication' it means by whatever means : gesture, signing, pecs, speech etc

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BlossomHill · 14/07/2004 09:35

Thanks everyone for your lovely messages. Well, after a sleepless night I have spoken to the staff in the language unit who have reassured me that dd is not asd. They did however say that lots of children do have overlaps, traits etc. I do feel a lot better now
BH (or should I change that to born worrier

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maddiemo · 14/07/2004 22:16

Well done to her BH. My friend has a son with language disorder and social communication problems but he is not autistic. She is very sure of this as she also has other children who are asd.

Your dd's langauge sounds similar to my ds3. He now has a very good naming vocab but struggles with bringing language together. He too has made a lot of progress recently.

Thomcat · 14/07/2004 23:06

Bless. And you go on and on and on about it, shout it from the rooftops. It's moments like this that make the struggle of having a SN child worthwhile. I'm really pleased for you

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BlossomHill · 15/07/2004 21:21

Thomcat - Thank you so much for your kind words. You are very sweet. The last 3 years have been a real struggle and I just appreciate every positive thing that happens. Everything was so negative, until she started at the language unit. It has been the making of dd. I truly believe the place is magical (seriously).
Maddiemo - It's really hard with language disorder/asd. If you had asked me at 2 if dd was asd I probably would have said yes. Language disorders do seem to mimic asd in some of the behaviours but I think as Jimjams says a lot, you have to look at the bigger picture. I know now that this isn't the case but it has taken a lot of convincing!!!! Does your ds3 have any dx?

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coppertop · 18/07/2004 21:34

Awwwww! That's fantastic news, BH. Isn't it great when they start to catch up after a late start? Ds1 only started talking a year ago and now apparently has better language skills than some of the NT children who will be in his class in September. Like your dd he is still working on different concepts which don't come naturally to him, on/under, etc. Well done to your dd.

Slink · 18/07/2004 22:06

Well done Blossomhill's dd xxxx

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BlossomHill · 18/07/2004 22:54

I do have one concern though. We spoke about dd's SEN, primary SEN being speech and language disorder. They then had a debate between them as to whether or not dd's 2nd SEN was communication, the SALT was not convinced but the head of the unit said to put it anyway as it goes to the LEA and would help dd keep her statement. What does the word "communcication" mean in terms of "special needs" terminology. Could it just be another word for asd? Advice needed on this one. TIA

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BlossomHill · 20/07/2004 16:29

Things just couldn't be better in my house today. Had a very long chat with the SALT today and I just feel very reassured that finally there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
We were talking about whether or not dd had an asd or spd, the SALT said no. To have these you must have an impairment in the triad to be dx asd. She basically said stop worrying, she definitely hasn't got asd, spend the time you worry on your dd. Focus on the needs that she has and the areas that need working on but put that idea right out of your head. Dd doesn't have a label that fits. She has had problems with language but is gradually catching up with her peers. Yes her conversational skills are not as they should but they are developing. The SALT has also sent home some holiday work to help with this, she is such a lovely person. Apparently dd has made 18months progress in her language skills in a year, I just couldn't speak I was so overwhelmed by it all. She also said that she doubted dd would need to be in the unit once she hits juniors as so much progress has been made. I asked her what level of language disorder she had and she said mild!!!! Two years ago it was classed as moderate to severe!
I am in a bubble today, on cloud nine. Surely this is a dream and I am going to wake up????
Sorry again for rambling but I am so,so happy and had to share it with someone!!!!!

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Thomcat · 20/07/2004 16:44

ohhh, i got a rush of goose bumps down my arms! Feel chuffed to pieces for you

bundle · 20/07/2004 16:54

blossomhill, not really following this (!) but well done, whatever!

Fio2 · 21/07/2004 08:42

aww what a lovely message BH, so pleased for you

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BlossomHill · 21/07/2004 10:36

Bless you all for your lovely messages. Fio2 and Thomcat how are your 2 lovely dd's doing?
BH

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Thomcat · 21/07/2004 10:39

You're more than welcome for my message!! Thanks for asking about L, she's fine - see my 'she almost crawled thread'!

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BlossomHill · 21/07/2004 10:48

TC - How did I miss that one? That is such good news, I am so pleased for you and of course L!

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Saker · 21/07/2004 11:59

BlossomHill

That's really good news. It sounds like your dd is making brilliant progress.

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BlossomHill · 21/07/2004 14:33

Thanks Saker for your kind message. I do hate to sound as though I am bragging but this year has been a complete turning point for my dd. I have spent the pass 3 years worrying about her 24/7 and finally I can sit back and enjoy her! The problem with language problems is that unless you have a crystal ball you really have any idea how things will go. I still have to take things year by year though!

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coppertop · 22/07/2004 08:43

It sounds as though there's a lot of celebrating to be done in the BlossomHill household. Well done to your lovely dd!

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BlossomHill · 22/07/2004 11:08

Thanks CT. I just kkep thinking that maybe they've got it wrong. I mean we have seen the progress for ourselves but for someone to sit down and say what she does, well it was unbelievable!!!

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