Re:Hopefull

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Dear Dodi,

Believe me you are so not alone. My husband was in the

denial stage, and it was a horrible time since I was

still trying to find out what was Jack's issues. Not

only was it my husband but his EI that he attended, so

much so that when I had made the appt. to go see a

developmental ped. and SLP, the EI teacher actually

called my house asking me questions, like Who is

paying for this eval? I don't think you are going to

get any answers you are looking for. THey were still

convinced when Jack was 28 months that he was just

delayed, as my husband! But what helped was taking my

husband to the appt. where they were the ones telling

him not me that Jack has a severe speech disorder

(Apraxia) Sensory intergration dysfunction and maybe a

mild auditory processing disorder.

While it was hard on my quest and fight to find the

answers I was looking for I knew my son needed me for

I was his only hope his only voice and his only

support at the time! That is what will get you through

and of course This site and others was my only source

of support! My husband did come to accept Jack's

issues but it took him a long time. I know most men

not all have a difficult time coming to the

realization that they have produced a child that may

not be 100%, a scarry fact but true.

hope this helps and please don't listen to anyone else

just listen to yourself and your instincts.

Sincerely,

Eileen

--- Kirt <khernandez@...> wrote:

> We have an appointment with a pediatric

> neurologist on May 27th. I am so unaware as to what

> to expect here. Please Help. I do not want my

> husband to have sticker shock when and if there is a

> label put on my son. My biggest problem is going it

> alone. Those cries of a Mother when you first

> realize there is a problem and you have to fight for

> your child to receive the needed help you wish your

> partner in life could walk and fight by your side.

> So far it hasn't happened I do hope it will soon.

>

> Dodie