Day 7 – I quit being in a dazed state of denial and said the words
“I’m worried” out loud to my pediatrician one day. I’ll never forget the look
on her face – she knew that I knew – and she knew that it was time for
action. Twice a week language therapy, and
once a week occupational therapy began immediately. The speech pathologist also started feeding
therapy (who knew there was such a thing) because the child would only touch
about 5 foods. All of these therapies
continued with a private provider while I figured out to engage the public
school system in the county where we live (it is not the same one where I
work). Early Steps and Child Find to the
rescue. Once I was able to register her
into my system the ball really started rolling.
Exceptional student education services started and eventually physical
therapy was added. Luckily she graduated
from feeding therapy years ago and has a much wider palate. I could never put into words how grateful I
am for those first providers that loved, challenged and changed my girl! Y’all, there is nothing as important as early
intervention, NOTHING. This is our first day of therapy. I’m sure I had just snatched PACI out of her
mouth because – JUDGEMENT. #30facesofautism #autismawareness
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