We got there and it was really strange. Normally when we are there the place is packed with kids. Today there was only one therapist in so it was just us and the therapist in.
The therapist used an assessment that I worked with when i was in school. It is always interesting watching someone else administer an assessment.
At the end we talked. She said that Jillian's issues is with muscle strength, not coordination. She scored in the 75th percentile for hand eye coordination (she is great at peg puzzles and putting small objects in things).
Because she is so strong in hand eye coordination she does not qualify for services. So far her lack of muscle strength does not affect enough of her daily skills for her to need services in this area.
It's kinda gray how I feel about this. I'm so glad her hand eye coordination is so good. It opens so many skills for her. Honestly my schedule is happy to not pack one more thing in.
However, I see where the gap is starting where she is having a harder time with fine motor things because she does not have the arm strength.
She said that they start testing and treating for arm strength delays at age 6. She said if her arm strength is still weak then we can revisit it. She also said that if the strength issue affects her daily living more that we will readdress it.
So, what else has gone on this week? It is the first week of school! I now only work in the mornings! This has made it so we are able to see therapists and such in the afternoon.
I'm LOVING teaching 4k! My kiddos are great. I'm really excited for this school year!
This weekend was fun. We spent it relaxing! It was a great time. Here are some pics:
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