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<blockquote data-quote="Nandina" data-source="post: 754851" data-attributes="member: 23742"><p>Many of those behaviors my adoptive son, who is on the autism spectrum had. (He’s now almost 19) His mother also drank and abused drugs during pregnancy and particularly during the first trimester when his brain was developing. She was incarcerated during the rest of her pregnancy so he was not born addicted.</p><p></p><p>The flat head is most likely from being left on her back. Even children who don’t have issues or neglect can have flat heads in back because mothers have been told that it’s unsafe for them to sleep on their stomachs. (contrary to when I had kids— they recommended stomach sleeping!) If the babies don’t get some “tummy time,” that’s how the head will grow.</p><p></p><p>Many of the behaviors you describe can be attributed to fetal alcohol syndrome as well as neglect. I think they’re all related. The good thing is you are trying to address it early on. In my county there is a service for young children prior to entering school that can evaluate and start early interventions such as speech therapy that is part of the school system at no charge. Perhaps you have something similar in your area.</p><p></p><p>From my own experience having a child with awkwardness, clumsiness, etc. I would recommend having a pediatric occupational therapist evaluate the child. They work on issues such as balance and coordination, fine and gross motor skills, right and left brain synergy, and they do great work with children of that age. And they make it fun! That is one of the best things we ever did for our son and his coordination improved tremendously. As well as reading, and communicating in general. Since they work with aspects of the brain, through various exercises and play therapies, you may find some of the disturbing behaviors lessen as her brain becomes more balanced, so to speak. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes it is hard to diagnose a child that young and I don’t know that it is really necessary at this point unless you are trying to get school services. It is obvious she has what I would consider some brain issues that need therapy and I would stress that to my step-daughter and explain that the sooner she addresses them, or lets you...the easier it will be when this child enters school or pre-school. Believe me, if this child doesn’t get interventions soon the school experience will be a nightmare. I don't mean to scare you—It’s just that I’ve lived through it.</p><p></p><p>I wish you the very best in caring for this precious child and hope you’ll check back and let us know how things are going.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nandina, post: 754851, member: 23742"] Many of those behaviors my adoptive son, who is on the autism spectrum had. (He’s now almost 19) His mother also drank and abused drugs during pregnancy and particularly during the first trimester when his brain was developing. She was incarcerated during the rest of her pregnancy so he was not born addicted. The flat head is most likely from being left on her back. Even children who don’t have issues or neglect can have flat heads in back because mothers have been told that it’s unsafe for them to sleep on their stomachs. (contrary to when I had kids— they recommended stomach sleeping!) If the babies don’t get some “tummy time,” that’s how the head will grow. Many of the behaviors you describe can be attributed to fetal alcohol syndrome as well as neglect. I think they’re all related. The good thing is you are trying to address it early on. In my county there is a service for young children prior to entering school that can evaluate and start early interventions such as speech therapy that is part of the school system at no charge. Perhaps you have something similar in your area. From my own experience having a child with awkwardness, clumsiness, etc. I would recommend having a pediatric occupational therapist evaluate the child. They work on issues such as balance and coordination, fine and gross motor skills, right and left brain synergy, and they do great work with children of that age. And they make it fun! That is one of the best things we ever did for our son and his coordination improved tremendously. As well as reading, and communicating in general. Since they work with aspects of the brain, through various exercises and play therapies, you may find some of the disturbing behaviors lessen as her brain becomes more balanced, so to speak. Sometimes it is hard to diagnose a child that young and I don’t know that it is really necessary at this point unless you are trying to get school services. It is obvious she has what I would consider some brain issues that need therapy and I would stress that to my step-daughter and explain that the sooner she addresses them, or lets you...the easier it will be when this child enters school or pre-school. Believe me, if this child doesn’t get interventions soon the school experience will be a nightmare. I don't mean to scare you—It’s just that I’ve lived through it. I wish you the very best in caring for this precious child and hope you’ll check back and let us know how things are going. [/QUOTE]
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