This afternoon we had our annual IFSP meeting with 1st Steps for Colin. We actually have to finish it this week since our coordinator didn't have all of her information together. We need to get more therapies lined up for Colin.
From his last evaluation, PT decided it was time to start physical therapy. I'm a little disappointed in myself that I didn't push this to start sooner. We also had a speech evaluation (to look at his feeding "issues."). The speech therapist gave us some tips to help Colin and suggested that maybe we have a speech therapist on "consult" who works along with his current OT.
So, today we talked about getting PT going - 1x/week for 60 minutes. That will definately be interesting for Colin!! When his OT does anything physical with him during therapy he gets MAD MAD MAD!! So, an hour of that will be very interesting.
Our coordinator asked what we wanted to do about Speech to address Colin's feeding issues. I told her that I really felt like he needs some help - since his evaluation there's been no changes or improvements. I asked if it was possible to have a therapist come in like 2x/month to get him going - or more if necessary. She said that was definately possible! So glad!!! I really want to get the boy eating better (although having teeth would definately help!).
One step at a time, right...... She will be back on Tuesday so we can finish everything up. Hopefully by then she will have contacted the necessary agencies and have some ideas on when we can get Colin's new therapies started.
One of the joys of being a full-time working mother - not sure when these therapies will fit in with our schedule!!!! But, the good news is that his daycare has agreed that it will be ok to have them come in and do his therapies at the center. That will be a huge relief - there's not another moment in the day where I can fit anything else!
Looking forward to getting these started and hopefully see some changes and growth in our little guy!
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