As most of you know, I’ve been worried about Max’s speech and hearing, or lack of, for a while. Lets be honest, probably for the best part of a year I’ve been wondering how much he can really hear, as he has been slow to pick up on babbling, and has yet to say any real words. He’ll be 2 on Sunday, and he doesn’t call for me as Mummy, Mumma, or anything else.
Last week Max finally had an audiology appointment in Perth. With him being at that in-between stage, it was difficult for the doctor to figure out which tests to do – he’s at that in between stage where the test for younger ones gets boring, but the next step up tests are just a little too advanced for him.
It seems that he can hear lower tones fine, but there are definitely some gaps in what he can hear, particularly with the higher tones.
He behave absolutely perfectly during the 50 minute consultation. Sat in the chair he was put in and played happily with the toys the whole time.
After doing the tests and talking to the doctor about his behaviour in general she’s decided to have him back in about 3 weeks for further tests, and has put him on the waiting list for speech therapy. She also mentioned he may be sitting somewhere on the autism spectrum, something that I’ve been wondering about for a while. He’s not *that* great with eye-contact, has always had quite an aversion to random things like being spoon-fed, baths and anything where him being in contact with wet/soggy things (think apple cut up into pieces and pasta) and is generally not a “cuddly” child. I have yet to get a kiss from my baby boy.
All in all I’m relieved to be finally taken seriously about his hearing and behaviour issues, and glad that we’re going to be getting more done for him. What I’m not sure yet, but we’ve not been told “oh he seems fine” and left to deal with it on our own. I’m scared at what the future may hold for my little man, but I know that he is a happy and generally healthy lil guy and he’s surrounded by people who love him and we’ll do the best by him.
Now then… where’s that chocolate? I feel the need for some comfort after writing this…
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big hugs hun..
i hope things work out well you and the boys..
thinking of ya
Marylin Reply:
October 9th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Thanks sweety x
I’m so glad that you’ve not been told ‘he’s fine’ and to go away. Children with issues are scary and stressful, but it’s so much easier when you’re not having to fight for their cause.
xx
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Marylin Reply:
October 9th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I’ve known for a long time that there was something off about his hearing, it’s taken at least 6 months to get it seen to. I’m glad that time is over now and he’s being taken care of!
Hugs honey. Your love is gonna get you all through whatever this is.
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Marylin Reply:
October 9th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Thanks sweety xx
I am pleased that your concerns were listened to. Knowing is always better than not knowing, in that you can make “plans of attack” how best to help young Max as well as yourself.
It is good that you are living close to your Mum. xox Kim
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Marylin Reply:
October 10th, 2009 at 9:49 am
Thanks Kim, I’m really relieved they didn’t turn me away and tell me to come back in a few months or anything, and yes, I am glad I’m close to my mum now
Goodness. What a worry this must have been for you. Good for you for being clued up and getting it checked. I’m sorry to hear he’s on the autism spectrum and I hope that you can get the right sort of help to be able to deal with this.
Good luck for the next lot of tests and the speech therapy.
Hugs.
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Marylin Reply:
October 13th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Thanks hun, I’ll keep you posted.
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