We had our screening appointment with ECI today, and everything went well! They came out to the apartment, and basically this first appointment was just a question/answer session, and was spent filling out paperwork. I was so glad that I had done my homework, because when she started talking about PPCD and things like that I totally knew what she was talking about. That saved a little bit of time, and I was able to ask her some questions. She did see some positives with Delyn, and that really lifted my spirits. When she walked into the apartment, of course he did his whole "bashful" thing. However, the rep looked at me and said, "He realizes that I'm here, that's a good thing!" She also saw significant eye contact, which is a great sign as well. But, we're not out of the woods yet.
We are still keeping the appointment at the Duncan Center next week because I would really feel better with an actual diagnosis, which ECI does not provide, by the way. We have a second appointment with ECI for the end of October, for him to actually be assessed. During that visit, they'll ask a lot of questions of me, and see how Delyn plays and does things. Then, they'll write a "plan" for him to help him get on track. ECI seems to be very focused on not only working with the child, but also working with parents and caregivers to ensure that teaching moments are not ignored, and coaching us on how to better help Delyn learn.
So, we seem to be staying on the right track! Delyn is still a happy kid, as usual. He has actually started making more "conversation" type sounds, which I'm choosing to view as a good thing. :) One week till our major appointement. So, this time next week I'll have a much clearer view of what needs to happen.
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