Wyatt is a happy 19-month old child who was recently released from the hospital, where he lived for the first 17 months of his life. Wyatt was born very prematurely and has been diagnosed with a visual impairment and cerebral palsy. You want to conduct an assessment to learn about Wyatt’s strengths and needs, especially …
The outcomes have been written, so now it’s time to determine services. The team sorts through possibilities for Arnold, a two year old with global developmental delays, and his family. Multiple team members recommend multiple services, then Winnie, the service coordinator, suggests they consider a primary service provider (PSP). The team decides that Patrick, the …
Meet Chris – He and his family have moved 7 times since he was born and are now staying with friends. Chris was referred to your program by his mother at the suggestion of her friend’s mom. The referral said that Chris was 29 months old and not walking. When you arrive for the screening, you see …
“Come look at his knees,” a concerned parent asked me.
The toddler climbed off the couch and ran, no, barreled towards me.
“Look! When he stands, his knees are touching! What’s wrong with his legs?”
“He’s 2-years-old, right?” I asked.
“Yes,” said the mom.
“Nothing, this is typical knee alignment for his age. Let me explain…”
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