RE: Re: Apraxia and mis-shaped heads???

[Guest guest]

If you look at the child's head from the back and one ear is more forward

from the other. That was my case. Very mild though. Also in infants they

always lean (in the car seat or swing per say) with their ear on their

shoulder. Basically, the neck muscle is not streched.

[ ] Re: Apraxia and mis-shaped heads???

How does one know if their child has tortocolis? I suspect you know

from the head loll (we had that) and if a kid can't nod (had that

too).

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> > Just curious, does anyone else have a child with apraxia that may

> have

> > had some misshapen to their head as a newborn?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

My sisters' daughter started developing a 'flat head' from being laid down on

her back in the crib. This was the recommended position at the time. She did

helmet therapy and the head is fine now. If you don't catch it young, between

2.5 and 3, the head remains flat for life. The child does not have a learning

disability.

My girlfriend has a flat head and it can be noticeable at times. She

compensates with different hairstyles to correct the view of her head. She has

her masters in education & one in psychology.... no LD or apraxia.... just a

flat head!

Janice

[sPAM][ ] Re: Apraxia and mis-shaped heads???

Flattening of the sides of the head or in the back is a dysmorphic

feature, possibly indicative of a genetic syndrome. Apraxia is a

symptom of some syndromes. You should likley consult with a geneticist

if you have not already.

Hope this helps.

Nadine