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Early Childhood Intervention
This website is a place for families who are facing
challenges pertaining to their child's development and
growth.
It is a place to find answers and practical
suggestions. That's what Early Intervention Support is all
about.
Whether a family has a child with a challenging behavior,
a disability or developmental issue, childhood is short - it
should be savored and enjoyed.
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We understand developmental milestones and the challenges
of Special Needs children. We spend a great deal of time
with families understanding the inner workings of childhood
routines and interactions. Ask us about your child today!
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Special Needs Behavior and Development
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Questions & Answers - Special Needs & Medical Diagnoses
My daughter is six months old. There are a few things that
concern me (I should mention that several of my siblings have SPD,
and my mom agrees with my concerns) but the primary one is that she
never puts toys in her mouth. She'll mouth fingers (mine or hers)
and occasionally furniture, but she never brings a toy to her mouth,
and if a toy ends up in her mouth (or if I put it to her lips) she
gags and sputters or clamps her lips to keep it out. She also does
not tolerate being held by other people (even her grandparents who
are very familiar) and she experimented with bouncing in her jumper
when she first got it, but never bounces now - she'll stand, but she
gets upset if she gets off balance or picks her legs up. Is it too
soon to be concerned? Is there anything I should do?
You are the Mom and you know your child best. It is never too
early to be concerned. You also mention that your Mom also sees
concerns and you have family members with SPD. You can call your
local early intervention provider and request an occupational
therapy evaluation using the Sensory Profile (a testing instrument
that can be used on babies as young a 6 months). Since you are
seeing your daughter have some issues with oral motor, vestibular &
tactile processing already, it is better to seek an evaluation now
and start therapy early if she qualifies rather than waiting until
she is a year or older. Especially with SPD, there are still many
pediatricians who will adopt a wait and see attitude or tell you
"she will grow out of it" or "it's just a phase", but in EI we would
rather complete an evaluation and say "no your child is not
eligible, call us back if you have concerns" rather than "why wasn't
this child referred to us sooner?".
A provider for EI in your area is:
Sunny Days Early Intervention Services
Pennsylvania
One North Belfield Avenue
Havertown, PA 19083
Toll Free: 888-571-3818
Phone: 610-449-1600
Fax: 610-449-2655
Email:
SUNNYDAYSPA@sunnydays.com
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Questions & Answers - Special Needs & Medical Diagnoses
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