Hearing and Speech Therapy

Jules is now 16 months. She has made so much progress and we are so proud of her. We love finding her in various places like half under the couch and giggling while doing it.

Today we endured two appointments, both were follow ups for hearing and speech. First, we had Juleyana's hearing. The hearing test is done in a sound proof booth and we have to sit in a chair and listen to sounds made by audiologist and toys placed in the booth. Let me just say Jules does not like to sit in a chair on mommy's lap, and if she is not interested in something, she will not pay any attention to it. Once again, we have to have a repeat hearing. The first test was done a month ago, and she responded to the loud sounds; this test she responded to her name in low tones, but not the loud sounds. As her mother, I don't believe we have a problem with hearing at all, I do believe it is a sensory issue, but just to be sure we will keep on it.

Our second appointment today was for speech. We already know she is behind and that makes perfect sense with her MRI results . The motor planning it takes to speak and move sounds isn't quite developed as it should be. (the neurologist anticipated this) We see her getting frustrated because she knows what she wants, but can't express it; however, now that she is moving around by crawling she can get what she wants and is a happier girl. With that being said we are being referred for speech therapy 1X/week! We will also see about receiving services at home through regional for speech. She has been babbling a lot more in the last few weeks and making  more sounds than ever before.