The Evaluation at WTRC

This was the cookie that David got at Santa's Fire Station the other day. Didn't want to leave you without a photo.

Today, we went to David's evaluation at WTRC. David & Mom (Dad was at the station) met with a team of 4 ladies: a physical therapist, a speech therapist, a motor skills therapist (not sure if that was her title, but that's what she did) and another lady who asked us a bunch of background questions. He basically played with them while they made notes and asked me more questions.

The PT said he is just a little late in starting walking, but he's doing really well. They have recently determined that exer-saucers cause a walking delay in some children & he spent a good deal of time in the saucer at Casey's - when he was just starting to cruise. Maybe that was it.

The ST said he was in the 12-18 month range. Keep working with him at home & she wants to see him back in a month. She said to use the sign for "more" and "please" with him while saying the words, put words with his play, and don't console him during a tantrum (which is usually what I do).

The MST (?) said he was in the 12-18 range, too. She tried to get him to scribble with a pen & put pegs in a board with no success. The other things he did for her fine. I had already gotten some fat crayons for his stocking so we could try scribbling, but we hadn't tried it yet. She wants to see him next month, too.

Mom's opinion - he's fine - he's cute, he's smart, he's lovable. I wouldn't want any other baby!!!