Re: Have I gone overboard blaming apraxia? - Thanks everyone

[Guest guest]

Well, I'm having a terrible time with my group membership. But am " was " ,

" dotingmimi " .

I want to thank everyone who's taken the time to respond to my posting. The

spin-off

topic about sensory problems has been very helpful too. A grandma needs to

proceed

with delicacy, I've found. Being involved with my grandchildren is a privilege I

want never

to abuse. I've ordered the book, and can't wait to dig in. Thanks again!

>

> I find myself attributing certain things about my grandchild ( 4 1/2) to that

" shoebox "

full

> of symptoms that can characterize apraxia. Tell me if I need to rein myself

in!

>

> 1. Inconsistency in bowel/bladder control - more successes than not, though.

> 2. Difficulty holding a pencil correctly and applying pressure, so that

writing and

drawing

> can be easily accomplished.

> 3. Acute reaction to food texture/flavors (bit into a cookie containing

fruit, and spit it

out)

> 4. Uncharacteristic melt-downs, mostly out in public

> 5. Sensitive to loud noises (a marching band) and will cover ears

> 6. Trouble sitting still when it's required

>

> Still on 2 EFA/day. No EPA. The progress in speech has been phenominal, and

PROMPT

> therapist now says she's mostly providing " enrichment " .

>