Thanks saram, i really appreciate your imput What you said about EI and the funding has definitely made me more eager to get a diagnosis ASAP. I think you're right about getting it as soon as possible so we can access the funding for all the programs and specialists Ethan will need. I've called Minds and Hearts and left a message. Ethan has an initial appointment with the OT in 2 weeks so that will be good. I hadn't realised how much trouble Ethan has with sensory stuff until his speech path sent us a checklist type thingy about sensory issues...Ethan ticks heaps of boxes for being under sensitive to movement eg he runs back and fourth all the time, is constantly moveing, jumping, spinning etc. He also had motor planning difficulties and gross motor difficulties... which is why he misspronounces the words he can say. I'm so glad someone made that clear to me, for ages i've been worried about how he says things and why sometimes he says a word clearly and other times he doesn't and now i know that its because his little mouth has trouble making all the sounds properly. I feel like i've just had another break through in getting to know my son. Having a name for the things he does is really helpful. Thats why i think a formal diagnosis is going to help me understand him better.

If anyone wants a copy of the sensory checklist thingy just let me know, although i'm sure most of you already know your little one's strengths and struggles.

Anywho, we haven't heard back about hubby's job interveiw yet..they said he's hear either way by the end of next week so fingers crossed!

I hope everyone's having a good day