Got the SLP report. Along with Dysarthria we have also added Expressive Language Disorder. So we are now up to 11 diagnoses. It seems like she has everything but ADHD and autism. All things muscular (dysgraphia, dyspraxia, fine motor. Visual muscles, oral muscles...) and it seems like most senses (in vision therapy, CAPD and now motor speech.) Interestingly she has a very sophisticated palate - her favorite food is escargot! - and great sense of smell so I don't think we have a sensory processing issue. But I said that about CAPD and end up being wrong so what do I know?
Not a preemie - just the opposite. I was induced 9 days late. She really didn't like the pitocin and her heart rate dropped dramatically whenever they tried to increase the dose. After the team came crashing into my room for the 5th time I had a c-section. 9/9 apgars and a perfectly healthy newborn. I spoke with the OB who delivered her and he said any result of the heart rate drops would have been apparent at birth and would not be consistent with her good apgar scores or super healthy early development. He also said a prenatal stroke would have shown up in the MRI she had 3 years ago. He thinks there may be some yet unidentified syndrome connecting it all. He also suggested a local genetic specialist. I'm hoping the developmental ped will put the puzzle pieces together.
There are bits and pieces present in DH, me and grandparents but nothing like what is going on with DD. I still think the Dysarthria has to be a big clue. Ugh...
Oh what a ride. It just keeps getting more interesting...
Last edited by Pemberley; 07/21/15 08:02 AM.
