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Jul. 24th, 2011
Pearl and Ruby
Jul. 24th, 2011 08:06 pmPearl saw the paediatrician this week who thought there were no lasting effects from the crash. Very good news.
She also saw the OT and there was the usual list of things she can't do well because of her poor strength in her hands. Poor thing, writing is one of them. She *much* prefers using a texta to a crayon or pencil because it is easier to make marks. More practice for her.
I had that she is constantly assessed and constantly found wanting.
The OT also suggested that Ruby should be assessed as she is not sitting or pushing up. Hey ho, I don't know what to do. My instincts tell me that she is OK because she does not have the total immobility that Pearl had. (In retrospect, the compliments she received about being 'doll-like' were less to do with her cuteness and more to do with the fact that she barely moved). On the other hand, I am a big believer in early intervention. Back on the first hand, the thought of going through all the endless processes again is so dreary.
Every time Pearl goes in for an assessment I realise that I had forgotten how much I hate her being judged.
She also saw the OT and there was the usual list of things she can't do well because of her poor strength in her hands. Poor thing, writing is one of them. She *much* prefers using a texta to a crayon or pencil because it is easier to make marks. More practice for her.
I had that she is constantly assessed and constantly found wanting.
The OT also suggested that Ruby should be assessed as she is not sitting or pushing up. Hey ho, I don't know what to do. My instincts tell me that she is OK because she does not have the total immobility that Pearl had. (In retrospect, the compliments she received about being 'doll-like' were less to do with her cuteness and more to do with the fact that she barely moved). On the other hand, I am a big believer in early intervention. Back on the first hand, the thought of going through all the endless processes again is so dreary.
Every time Pearl goes in for an assessment I realise that I had forgotten how much I hate her being judged.