Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 E. I is Early Intervention. It's a program that helps children birth-3 years old with disabilities. Children who are elegible are either born with a medical disorder (Down's Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation) or develop a delay (Autisum) or children who have prenatal difficulties (long, short labor,prematurity or the child's enviornment limts development. What they do is WONDERFUL!! First they will come and evaluate your child in all areas not just those you are concerned about (speech and language, self care, gross and fine motor and cognitive development). Based on the outcome of the evaluation they will offer services in the area they feel is needed. For it was speech. We had someone come to the house once a week for an hour each time. She would basicly played with . She would repeat words, make sounds and see if he responded. She also taught us a few signs to ease 's frustration, which was a big help. Over time used these signs. was also born with a tongue tie which means that the flap of skin under the tongue was closer to the teeth making it harder to stick out his tongue. We had it cut through surgery and this help him be able to make more sounds. Feel free to contact me through my hotmail address if you have more questions. I just found out that I am going to be starting a job with EI in June and I can't wait. Also what state do you live in? Your state might offer an EI program. and (09/22/01) > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot >To: nosurgery4clubfoot >Subject: RE: off topic/ hearing stuff >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 18:38:44 +0100 (BST) > >Hi & , > >I was wondering what EI actually is, I mean what >exactly do they do. My didn't say any words at >18 months but the GP seemed to think that was ok... > >Thanks, >the other & ( & Alister) >PS: Is everyone else confused too... > > >--- Dynak wrote: > > > this might help. I would have the hearing checked > > out. Also see if your > > state offers Early Intervention Services. We live in > > MA and had a > > delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying > > about 3 words and his > > hearing was perfect. We received EI until he turned > > 3, now he is speaking > > very well. Our ped thinks because he was > > concentrating so much on being able > > to walk and develop his feet that the speech just > > lagged behind. Check out > > www.asha.org american speech and hearing > > association. > > > > I hope this helps. > > > > and (09/22/01) > > BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No > > • use a finger to point out things in the > > environment? > > • imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? > > • let you know what he/she wants by using a > > combination > > of sounds and actions? > > • bring you toys he/she wants to show you and play > > with? > > • enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and > > Pat-a-Cake? > > • understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don’t > > touch.) > > • use a few consonants? (b, c) > > > > BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > • usually look at you when communicating? > > • repeat words he/she hears? > > • seem to be talking in sentences but not using real > > words? > > • say “mama” and/or “dada”? > > • point to body parts when asked? > > • understand simple questions and commands? > > (Go get a diaper. Where’s the ball?) > > > > BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > • point, look at you, and then at what he/she > > is talking about? > > • use the word no? > > • say about ten or more words? > > • understand and use the names of familiar objects? > > • take turns when playing with a partner? > > • use toys for pretend play? > > > > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > > >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > > > >Subject: off topic/ hearing > > stuff > > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies > > developmental stages > > >because they are all different but I need some > > info. I have been reading > > >online about children and speech development and > > hearing and I am a bit > > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, > > is not going any further > > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > > should have really > > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > > does look at me when I call > > >his name and he understands things like " Give me > > the phone " and other > > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > > sounds. Do you think I should > > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > > about it. > > > > > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that > > typically a hearing test > > >would be performed at that point but Christian was > > hysterical and no such > > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't > > help it! My mother did > > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > > Download today - it's FREE! > > >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 my daughter was just set up for the evaluation for EI and i think it will be a great help to her... they told me that she was automatically eligable because of the clubfoot issue.. i was a little concerned about her speech but mostly her leg/ankle/calf strength and her not walking yet.. i am expecting a phone call next week to set up the actual eval with grace and the eval lady.. but they are super nice and so very helpful.. i'll let you know how it goes and what the steps are... mommy to Grace 12-03-03 BCF Dobb's Brace 16/7 Dynak wrote: E. I is Early Intervention. It's a program that helps children birth-3 years old with disabilities. Children who are elegible are either born with a medical disorder (Down's Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation) or develop a delay (Autisum) or children who have prenatal difficulties (long, short labor,prematurity or the child's enviornment limts development. What they do is WONDERFUL!! First they will come and evaluate your child in all areas not just those you are concerned about (speech and language, self care, gross and fine motor and cognitive development). Based on the outcome of the evaluation they will offer services in the area they feel is needed. For it was speech. We had someone come to the house once a week for an hour each time. She would basicly played with . She would repeat words, make sounds and see if he responded. She also taught us a few signs to ease 's frustration, which was a big help. Over time used these signs. was also born with a tongue tie which means that the flap of skin under the tongue was closer to the teeth making it harder to stick out his tongue. We had it cut through surgery and this help him be able to make more sounds. Feel free to contact me through my hotmail address if you have more questions. I just found out that I am going to be starting a job with EI in June and I can't wait. Also what state do you live in? Your state might offer an EI program. and (09/22/01) love, lisa before i made you in the womb, i knew you... love God. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 my daughter was just set up for the evaluation for EI and i think it will be a great help to her... they told me that she was automatically eligable because of the clubfoot issue.. i was a little concerned about her speech but mostly her leg/ankle/calf strength and her not walking yet.. i am expecting a phone call next week to set up the actual eval with grace and the eval lady.. but they are super nice and so very helpful.. i'll let you know how it goes and what the steps are... mommy to Grace 12-03-03 BCF Dobb's Brace 16/7 Dynak wrote: E. I is Early Intervention. It's a program that helps children birth-3 years old with disabilities. Children who are elegible are either born with a medical disorder (Down's Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy, Mental Retardation) or develop a delay (Autisum) or children who have prenatal difficulties (long, short labor,prematurity or the child's enviornment limts development. What they do is WONDERFUL!! First they will come and evaluate your child in all areas not just those you are concerned about (speech and language, self care, gross and fine motor and cognitive development). Based on the outcome of the evaluation they will offer services in the area they feel is needed. For it was speech. We had someone come to the house once a week for an hour each time. She would basicly played with . She would repeat words, make sounds and see if he responded. She also taught us a few signs to ease 's frustration, which was a big help. Over time used these signs. was also born with a tongue tie which means that the flap of skin under the tongue was closer to the teeth making it harder to stick out his tongue. We had it cut through surgery and this help him be able to make more sounds. Feel free to contact me through my hotmail address if you have more questions. I just found out that I am going to be starting a job with EI in June and I can't wait. Also what state do you live in? Your state might offer an EI program. and (09/22/01) love, lisa before i made you in the womb, i knew you... love God. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi , We live in New York. It was just called Early Intervention services. Our pediatrician gave us the phone number. They can help in a lot of different areas. Our son was also receiving physical therapy twice a week from them to help build the strength and mobility in his feet legs. I am sure if it is available in your area your pediatrician should know how to contact them. They even come to your home! Let me know how all turns out for you, Geneva -- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " Gerace " <cgerace@v...> wrote: > Geneva, > > How did you find an early intervention program? What was the name of the > department? > > Thank you. > > > > Re: off topic/ hearing stuff > > Hi , > > > > My son is 15 months old and we are also concerned about his > speech developement. He says a few things, da-da, na-na for > bananna, and tat for cat but that is pretty much the extent of it. > He seems to understand things okay, so I don't feel like it's a > hearing issue. We requested a speech evalutation through early > intervention but were told they don't expect too much from them until > they are 18 months old. I don't know where you live but if there is > an early intervention program in your area you could contact them and > ask for an evaluation. > > Hope you find some answers! > > Geneva > Mommy to Joey 10/12/95 > > 10/9/98 > > 2/17/04 BCF and in our second time around with casting! > > > > > Me again! LOL > > > > > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental > stages > > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been > reading > > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a > bit > > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any > further > > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me > when I call > > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and > other > > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think > I should > > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a > hearing test > > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and > no such > > thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My > mother did > > this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Hi , We live in New York. It was just called Early Intervention services. Our pediatrician gave us the phone number. They can help in a lot of different areas. Our son was also receiving physical therapy twice a week from them to help build the strength and mobility in his feet legs. I am sure if it is available in your area your pediatrician should know how to contact them. They even come to your home! Let me know how all turns out for you, Geneva -- In nosurgery4clubfoot , " Gerace " <cgerace@v...> wrote: > Geneva, > > How did you find an early intervention program? What was the name of the > department? > > Thank you. > > > > Re: off topic/ hearing stuff > > Hi , > > > > My son is 15 months old and we are also concerned about his > speech developement. He says a few things, da-da, na-na for > bananna, and tat for cat but that is pretty much the extent of it. > He seems to understand things okay, so I don't feel like it's a > hearing issue. We requested a speech evalutation through early > intervention but were told they don't expect too much from them until > they are 18 months old. I don't know where you live but if there is > an early intervention program in your area you could contact them and > ask for an evaluation. > > Hope you find some answers! > > Geneva > Mommy to Joey 10/12/95 > > 10/9/98 > > 2/17/04 BCF and in our second time around with casting! > > > > > Me again! LOL > > > > > > > > I know that we aren't supposed to compare babies developmental > stages > > because they are all different but I need some info. I have been > reading > > online about children and speech development and hearing and I am a > bit > > confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 months, is not going any > further > > than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which should have really > > progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He does look at me > when I call > > his name and he understands things like " Give me the phone " and > other > > commands but he can't seem to make any other sounds. Do you think > I should > > bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry about it. > > > > > > > > The ENT had indicated at his post op check up that typically a > hearing test > > would be performed at that point but Christian was hysterical and > no such > > thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > > I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I can't help it! My > mother did > > this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > > Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > > Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Hi , I live in the UK, I've never heard of EI, I guess they don't have it here... Thanks, with & Alister (2y, RCF, Ponseti method) --- Dynak wrote: > E. I is Early Intervention. It's a program that > helps children birth-3 years > old with disabilities. Children who are elegible are > either born with a > medical disorder (Down's Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy, > Mental Retardation) or > develop a delay (Autisum) or children who have > prenatal difficulties (long, > short labor,prematurity or the child's enviornment > limts development. What > they do is WONDERFUL!! First they will come and > evaluate your child in all > areas not just those you are concerned about (speech > and language, self > care, gross and fine motor and cognitive > development). Based on the outcome > of the evaluation they will offer services in the > area they feel is needed. > For it was speech. We had someone come to the > house once a week for > an hour each time. She would basicly played with > . She would repeat > words, make sounds and see if he responded. She also > taught us a few signs > to ease 's frustration, which was a big help. > Over time used > these signs. was also born with a tongue tie > which means that the > flap of skin under the tongue was closer to the > teeth making it harder to > stick out his tongue. We had it cut through surgery > and this help him be > able to make more sounds. Feel free to contact me > through my hotmail address > if you have more questions. I just found out that I > am going to be starting > a job with EI in June and I can't wait. Also what > state do you live in? Your > state might offer an EI program. > > and (09/22/01) > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > >To: nosurgery4clubfoot > >Subject: RE: off topic/ > hearing stuff > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 18:38:44 +0100 (BST) > > > >Hi & , > > > >I was wondering what EI actually is, I mean what > >exactly do they do. My didn't say any words > at > >18 months but the GP seemed to think that was ok... > > > >Thanks, > >the other & ( & Alister) > >PS: Is everyone else confused too... > > > > > >--- Dynak wrote: > > > > > this might help. I would have the hearing > checked > > > out. Also see if your > > > state offers Early Intervention Services. We > live in > > > MA and had a > > > delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying > > > about 3 words and his > > > hearing was perfect. We received EI until he > turned > > > 3, now he is speaking > > > very well. Our ped thinks because he was > > > concentrating so much on being able > > > to walk and develop his feet that the speech > just > > > lagged behind. Check out > > > www.asha.org american speech and hearing > > > association. > > > > > > I hope this helps. > > > > > > and (09/22/01) > > > BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No > > > & #8226; use a finger to point out things in the > > > environment? > > > & #8226; imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? > > > & #8226; let you know what he/she wants by using a > > > combination > > > of sounds and actions? > > > & #8226; bring you toys he/she wants to show you and > play > > > with? > > > & #8226; enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and > > > Pat-a-Cake? > > > & #8226; understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don & #8217;t > > > touch.) > > > & #8226; use a few consonants? (b, c) > > > > > > BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > > & #8226; usually look at you when communicating? > > > & #8226; repeat words he/she hears? > > > & #8226; seem to be talking in sentences but not using > real > > > words? > > > & #8226; say & #8220;mama & #8221; and/or & #8220;dada & #8221;? > > > & #8226; point to body parts when asked? > > > & #8226; understand simple questions and commands? > > > (Go get a diaper. Where & #8217;s the ball?) > > > > > > BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > > & #8226; point, look at you, and then at what he/she > > > is talking about? > > > & #8226; use the word no? > > > & #8226; say about ten or more words? > > > & #8226; understand and use the names of familiar > objects? > > > & #8226; take turns when playing with a partner? > > > & #8226; use toys for pretend play? > > > > > > > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > > > >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > > > > >Subject: off topic/ > hearing > > > stuff > > > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > > > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare > babies > > > developmental stages > > > >because they are all different but I need some > > > info. I have been reading > > > >online about children and speech development > and > > > hearing and I am a bit > > > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 > months, > > > is not going any further > > > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > > > should have really > > > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > > > does look at me when I call > > > >his name and he understands things like " Give > me > > > the phone " and other > > > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > > > sounds. Do you think I should > > > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > > > about it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up > that > > > typically a hearing test > > > >would be performed at that point but Christian > was > > > hysterical and no such > > > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I > can't > > > help it! My mother did > > > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > > > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > > > Download today - it's FREE! > > > > >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Hi , I live in the UK, I've never heard of EI, I guess they don't have it here... Thanks, with & Alister (2y, RCF, Ponseti method) --- Dynak wrote: > E. I is Early Intervention. It's a program that > helps children birth-3 years > old with disabilities. Children who are elegible are > either born with a > medical disorder (Down's Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy, > Mental Retardation) or > develop a delay (Autisum) or children who have > prenatal difficulties (long, > short labor,prematurity or the child's enviornment > limts development. What > they do is WONDERFUL!! First they will come and > evaluate your child in all > areas not just those you are concerned about (speech > and language, self > care, gross and fine motor and cognitive > development). Based on the outcome > of the evaluation they will offer services in the > area they feel is needed. > For it was speech. We had someone come to the > house once a week for > an hour each time. She would basicly played with > . She would repeat > words, make sounds and see if he responded. She also > taught us a few signs > to ease 's frustration, which was a big help. > Over time used > these signs. was also born with a tongue tie > which means that the > flap of skin under the tongue was closer to the > teeth making it harder to > stick out his tongue. We had it cut through surgery > and this help him be > able to make more sounds. Feel free to contact me > through my hotmail address > if you have more questions. I just found out that I > am going to be starting > a job with EI in June and I can't wait. Also what > state do you live in? Your > state might offer an EI program. > > and (09/22/01) > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > >To: nosurgery4clubfoot > >Subject: RE: off topic/ > hearing stuff > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 18:38:44 +0100 (BST) > > > >Hi & , > > > >I was wondering what EI actually is, I mean what > >exactly do they do. My didn't say any words > at > >18 months but the GP seemed to think that was ok... > > > >Thanks, > >the other & ( & Alister) > >PS: Is everyone else confused too... > > > > > >--- Dynak wrote: > > > > > this might help. I would have the hearing > checked > > > out. Also see if your > > > state offers Early Intervention Services. We > live in > > > MA and had a > > > delay in speech. At 18 months he was only saying > > > about 3 words and his > > > hearing was perfect. We received EI until he > turned > > > 3, now he is speaking > > > very well. Our ped thinks because he was > > > concentrating so much on being able > > > to walk and develop his feet that the speech > just > > > lagged behind. Check out > > > www.asha.org american speech and hearing > > > association. > > > > > > I hope this helps. > > > > > > and (09/22/01) > > > BY TWELVE MONTHS Does the child: Yes/No > > > & #8226; use a finger to point out things in the > > > environment? > > > & #8226; imitate or use gestures like waving bye-bye? > > > & #8226; let you know what he/she wants by using a > > > combination > > > of sounds and actions? > > > & #8226; bring you toys he/she wants to show you and > play > > > with? > > > & #8226; enjoy playing games like Peek-a-Boo and > > > Pat-a-Cake? > > > & #8226; understand simple phrases? (Come here. Don & #8217;t > > > touch.) > > > & #8226; use a few consonants? (b, c) > > > > > > BY FIFTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > > & #8226; usually look at you when communicating? > > > & #8226; repeat words he/she hears? > > > & #8226; seem to be talking in sentences but not using > real > > > words? > > > & #8226; say & #8220;mama & #8221; and/or & #8220;dada & #8221;? > > > & #8226; point to body parts when asked? > > > & #8226; understand simple questions and commands? > > > (Go get a diaper. Where & #8217;s the ball?) > > > > > > BY EIGHTEEN MONTHS Does the child: > > > & #8226; point, look at you, and then at what he/she > > > is talking about? > > > & #8226; use the word no? > > > & #8226; say about ten or more words? > > > & #8226; understand and use the names of familiar > objects? > > > & #8226; take turns when playing with a partner? > > > & #8226; use toys for pretend play? > > > > > > > > > > >Reply-To: nosurgery4clubfoot > > > >To: <nosurgery4clubfoot > > > > >Subject: off topic/ > hearing > > > stuff > > > >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 09:11:23 -0400 > > > > > > > >Me again! LOL > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I know that we aren't supposed to compare > babies > > > developmental stages > > > >because they are all different but I need some > > > info. I have been reading > > > >online about children and speech development > and > > > hearing and I am a bit > > > >confused. Christian, who is now nearly 16 > months, > > > is not going any further > > > >than the usual dadddadad mamamma and Ha! which > > > should have really > > > >progressed by now to all kinds of babbling. He > > > does look at me when I call > > > >his name and he understands things like " Give > me > > > the phone " and other > > > >commands but he can't seem to make any other > > > sounds. Do you think I should > > > >bring this up to the Pediatrician or not worry > > > about it. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >The ENT had indicated at his post op check up > that > > > typically a hearing test > > > >would be performed at that point but Christian > was > > > hysterical and no such > > > >thing could even be attempted. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >I know , I know, I am so NEUROTIC!! LOL .I > can't > > > help it! My mother did > > > >this to me!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Mommy to (12-17-98) and > > > > > > > >Christian (1-30-04) LCF - DBB (nights only) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been > > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > > > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! > > > Download today - it's FREE! > > > > >http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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