Yes, I thought of Angelman's as well. It is a genetic chromosomal disorder (I think it's a deletion on chromosome 15?). Usually associated with a global delay and a happy, friendly disposition (such as wanting to kiss stranger's!!). Poor verbal skills, but better comprehension.
However, AS is also associated with seizure's, microcephaly (small head) and ataxia (jerky gait and movement) in most cases. Does your lovely DD show any of these symptoms? AS is diagnosed with a combination of genetic testing and clinical presentation.
So hard when you know there is a problem but can't put your finger on it. I'm sorry, I don't know how to get your DD to stop picking, must drive you (and her?) nuts!
Thanks for the replys and the bump!!!
Angelmans syndrome? I don't think so? no seizures, no small head, does ahve abit of a strange walk, a bit of a tip toe not constantly though and very clumsynot cordinated can't climb etc..and trips over all the time.
Definatley not against Chiros have been on a few occasiosn myself and at the stage where I think its worth a go.
Further OT work, not really sure why not?? I always thought it seemed like a nice play date for Poppy and she is very social with the OT>>> OT is very young and Poppy is unusual.. I always feel who ever i visit that they think I am trying to find things wrong with her and maybe I am..its just that something does'nt seem right?
Had a bit of a heated discussion tonight with DH..who commented that he does'nt think there is anything wrong with her!!!! WTF I asked him why she did'nt talk and he just thinks she will eventually and what about the speech regression "just the baby" was his answer..what about the saying something once then not being able to say it again..he jsut thinks its a normal stage a bit lazy etc.. risk taking but afraid of falling off the change table and the list goes on....
OMG!!! Now I really feel up against it..I just asummed we were on the same page, maybe there is nothing wrong with her but his damn genes..it has made me doubt myself..I find myself watching her and thinking maybe I am wrong, then she does something completely strange and offbeat and I'm back to trying to find answers.
For ages I have'nt done anything..and now I just can't stand it anymore ( always second guessing myself, always wondering, always trying to get help for her) and i really need to talk, but feel guilty at the same time because she does'nt seem( BAD ) enough..so many people are in worse situations.......
Pam, I'd be worried too, particularly when you have your older three as benchmarks for those same development milestones. I can't begin to imagine how frustrating it must be to not be getting any answers from the specialists. Sometimes I wonder just how good their training was and whether they bother with ongoing professional development... Just put mittens on her, I mean really... Sigh. And there's no way to review who's good and who's to be avoided. I'm really sorry that you're going through all this worry for Poppy and I hope that some answers turn up soon (for Poppy and for yourself).
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I asked him why she did'nt talk and he just thinks she will eventually and what about the speech regression "just the baby" was his answer..what about the saying something once then not being able to say it again..he jsut thinks its a normal stage a bit lazy etc.. risk taking but afraid of falling off the change table and the list goes on....
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