Originally Posted by Grinity
Originally Posted by DeeDee
I think the biggest challenge in chirping early about something that's still within age norms, but not within norms for that child, is getting anyone to believe you. The process of being thought insane and then proven correct later takes some years, and the insane part is not too much fun. But you do have to do what you think is right for your kid.

DeeDee
I so resemble that comment. It is painful but it gives one confidence in their Mom gut which is almost worth it.

OMG - I soooo know this experience. Thanks for putting it into words. When I mentioned that I thought something was wrong with my son's vision (and/or that he has dyslexia or dysgraphia) I had been met more than once with these quizzical stares and then the exchange of glances that seem like they are thinking ('Okaaaaay we got a live one here'). The only person who not only treated me like I was actually sane but even onto somehting was my son's school OT - I could have hugged her. Two weeks later his vision problem was confirmed. When I suspected he had hypotonia and many said "oh he just needs to work on it - he's not working hard enough." And the ever famous "well it's because he's a buy - biys are so much slower than girls in these things" But when he laid on the kitchen floor and sobbed "what's wrong with me?!?! I know what a triangle is and what it looks like why can't I get my hand to work? to make the picture in my head!!!" I stopped second guessing myself for real. Next thing is the dyslexia/dysgraphia ... I REALLY hope I am wrong about that .... that it is the vision problem causing what I am seeing as very problematic... But my track record so far... frown