I understand what they are trying to figure out. But I don't like the box they want to put her into. One said she thinks AK may have FAS, or Tuner syndrome. But I disagree with them. As her mother I can disagree and believe in a higher power. I am not saying I believe they are totally wrong. But this one doctor looked at me and said AK will never speak. She said that with as many kids as we have that AnnaKae should have been speaking a long time ago. Now on the other hand, I see it as AnnaKae doesn't have to talk, because she has all these siblings to do it for her.
We have decided not to have AK take ADHD medicines. When she is on them, she doesn't try to talk or even engage in activities. She stands back and just stims. After a week of being off of them, she is trying to talk more. Not that we can understand a lot of it, but she is trying. AK also has been doing better with matching her colors.
Her speech therapist was telling me today that she is smart and picks up fast. The therapist is starting the picture exchange program with her and she is doing great with it. Then the OT therapist told me again she is smart. I have never doubted this child is smart. I keep saying that, and telling everyone that I think AK can do more than what she lets everyone know.
I asked today about her sensory seeking and how we could give her more of that. The OT therapist, gave me some ideals today. We are hoping that giving her all these sensory things will help her focus in the long run.
So today I went and got a cheap swimming pool and got about 8 bags of beans. She laid and played in those beans for a long time today. She loved it. The therapist also said if we kinda squeeze her arms up and down like giving compressors. It will help. We did that today and oh my goodness, she kept asking for it.
AnnaKae would actually calm down some with it.
I know God gave us this little girl for a reason and there are good days and bad days. Today was a good day.
I am praying that this blog will help me as well as others. I need to keep a record of her school and I thought a blog might help me record her progress.
AK laying in the beans.
LOVE the bean activity!! :) I agree, she has all yall to talk for her! I heard her say mama the first night! I know she has a voice and when and if she is ready she wil use it. I think few understand the damage done to this sweet princess with 5 years of neglect :( She is soaking it all in. She is smart and she is learning to love andn to trust! Sounds like the stopping meds was a great decision!!! I will keep praying and I know little by little she is going to show us more and more of the world through her eyes! I can't wait to watch form afar and prayerfully come and see soon! :)
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