Trevor had his check-up with our pediatrician last week and I feel really good about it. We started with the basic height, weight, head, etc. The only surprise was his weight--35 1/2 lbs! Yikes!
Then the doctor went back to her observation about Trevor being hyperactive. He was less fidgety this time, which she noticed. (It was the beginning of the visit and Haley was with a friend). She wanted to know if he could sit still and play by himself. I told her yes and that was when he made his "motor noise," which was my main concern.
Finally something clicked and she started going through a series of questions. Does he have a tick/twitch? No. Does he have to have a certain toy with him all the time or line up toys a certain way? Not really. Does he make the noise when he's anxious?
The pediatrician wanted to hear him talk, since he had been quiet for most of the visit. She moved to the corner to listen and I asked Trevor some questions. At first he just repeated what I asked and then started answering. She said the question repeating could be a red flag but she understood everything he said.
The doctor's recommendation was to have him evaluated through AZEIP, a government agency that will assess his development and I feel good about it. I'm not looking for someone to label him, but I'm hoping this will give me more specific answers about his behavior. Just in case there is something I can help him with, I want to be able to look back and know I did what I could.
My friends have been so supportive, telling me there's absolutely nothing wrong with him. I know not everyone would get an assessment done or worry about the noise he makes. But I feel like I've found something that I'm comfortable with: one more check-up and hopefully a few answers so I won't worry anymore.
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I know how you feel. Abigail has an appointment for a pre-screening for speech therapy. I just want to know how bad her speech is and want to be able to help her as soon as possible.
Why would question repeating be a red flag for curiosities sake? I thought kids as young as ours repeat stuff sometimes just to learn it.
Camille, I have been reading your posts tonight about Trevor. In my professional opinion, just let Trevor do his thing. Certain doctors are all about curing "something", whatever that "something" is. Trust your doctor, but trust your own judgement as well. Every child is different and develops when his body decides it is time. Trevor sounds pretty normal for a two year old if you ask me. Does your mom have an opinion about it? I'd be interested to hear what she says. I would get the tests done, but also not stress too much. He is obviously a smart kid coming from smart parents who are teaching him well. I hope that helps a little, even if it is unwarranted advice. :) Good luck!
I'm glad that you seem to be feelng better about things. I'm also glad that you decided to get him checked out further--not that that means there is really anything wrong with him, but like you said, some parents just wouldn't check. I had a primary child in my class once who obviously had something wrong with him, and the parents were in complete denial about it. It makes it impossible to do anything to help the child.
That seems to be the answer to all of our crazy mom worrys. Do what we feel good about. Good luck with everything!
I'm glad that you feel good about the appointment with your doctor. It's important to feel like you're on the same page and working together. Trevor is such a sweet little guy and is definitely a quick learner! I just hope he can teach Benson a thing or two over Christmas. They'll have lots of fun together, I think! And Benson really likes to play with older kids bc he likes to watch what they do. It will be so great to see you guys! We'll be thinking about you guys and Trevor's test. I know it will be alright!
Well I think that whatever you feel good about is the right thing to do. You know I think Trevor is a great, normal, intelligent kid. I am just glad that you were able to help your doctor see that too.
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