Tonight, despite the tornado
warnings and storms, we were able to hold Wade's IFSP review meeting (even if
most of it was in the basement). We reviewed his goals made in February and
discussed his progress since the last meeting. A few things were also updated
as he is growing up and some of his routines have changed.
A few things to be proud of:
- Wade has completely closed the gap with physical therapy and he's right on target for physical development for a 20 month old. Therefore, he has been discharged from PT (we will definitely miss his therapists, but luckily we're all neighbors!). Although he should continue to work on jumping and throwing/catching/kicking ball skills, there is no need for PT anymore.
- Of the 12 goals that were set in February, Wade accomplished 9 of them within 7 months! That’s 75% accomplished and let me tell you--his mommy and daddy are so proud!!
- He will continue to receive speech therapy and occupational therapy once a week. We will also keep our nutritionist consultations for advice/weight checks.
- His speech goal is to say more sounds/words and continuing to sign for communication.
- His feeding goal is to be completely weaned off the bottle by the time the baby comes (January). He eats solid foods and drinks juice from a sippy cup just fine, but still wants the bottle while being held for comfort. I haven’t been very firm in weaning him because I know how important it is for him to consume those calories. However, it’s time for him to be off the bottle!
- His OT goal is to strengthen core muscles, shoulder girdle, and fine motor skills, including the pincer grasp. OT will also help encourage the PT skills that he should continue working on (jumping and ball skills).
