Yes, I've been neglecting my blog. Poor, underfed blog. But, in my defense, I have a very good reason. My tiny toddler has grown into rambunctious almost 3 year old, and all my energy goes towards keeping her from pulling the house apart. :)
We recently celebrated one year of L being under the awesome care of her three therapists, Ms. Crystal, Ms. Keri, and Ms. Carrie. Ms. Kari with a "K" had to leave us, she moved into the school system, and L misses her terribly, but her replacement, also named Ms. Carrie, is fabulous, and L adores her.
The one year mark gave me a chance to reflect on just how much progress has been made. This time last year, L was speaking and functioning at a 6 month level, and showing signs of A.S.D.
Now, she says almost 100 words consistently, including 12- 15 twos word sentences, she engages in play, and communicates with us, not always verbally, but often with sign language.She knows close to 25 separate signs. Academically, she now identifies colors, shapes, ALL of her letters by sight and sound. Her speech is more articulate, still behind but catching up fast. She still has some "stemming" behaviors and prefers to play alone, but her therapists are confident she is not on the Autism Spectrum!!!
We will have a final diagnosis in November, right before her third birthday. This date is always in the back of my mind. There are still days I see those subtle traits in L, and it makes me nervous. In those times, I just ask God to keep me in the mindset that the outcome is already decided. God has a plan for L, and whatever it is, He will guide us, I don't need to worry, the path ahead is already known to Him, He's already paved the way for us, we just have to take his hand and walk it.
"For I know the plans I have for you, says The Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope, and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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