https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:44:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051756 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:25:42 +0000 heffalump 1051756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: She was a little behind, but not by enough to cause worry. She's a big girl, as a baby she was 90th percentile in height and weight so we blamed a lot of it on her having so much weight to pull up. She army crawled before she actually crawled. I was hard for me to decide if I wanted to get an eval because like I said, I just didn't feel like anything was wrong, but if there was something wrong I didn't want to let it go and then it's my fault that it's not getting fixed. Like you we picked a certain age (our doctor said that if she wasn't walking by thanksgiving we should go ahead and do it), and she ended up walking about a week later. Good luck.... it's hard making these decisions as parents! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051755 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:25:42 +0000 heffalump 1051755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: She was a little behind, but not by enough to cause worry. She's a big girl, as a baby she was 90th percentile in height and weight so we blamed a lot of it on her having so much weight to pull up. She army crawled before she actually crawled. I was hard for me to decide if I wanted to get an eval because like I said, I just didn't feel like anything was wrong, but if there was something wrong I didn't want to let it go and then it's my fault that it's not getting fixed. Like you we picked a certain age (our doctor said that if she wasn't walking by thanksgiving we should go ahead and do it), and she ended up walking about a week later. Good luck.... it's hard making these decisions as parents! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051311 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:06:49 +0000 MamaMoose 1051311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also agree that if your gut is telling you something's up, get the eval. It certainly won't hurt. If everything's fine and he's just taking his time, then you get the piece of mind you need. If it turns out he does need a little help, then it's great you got it for him early. Seems like a win/win. But I do just want to say that a good friend of mine was very concerned because her LO didn't crawl until he was 13 months. It was very stressful for them waiting on him to figure it out. Well once he started he just took off and was full on running by 15 months. So sometimes kids really do just do things at their own pace. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051295 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:01:49 +0000 looch 1051295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I woulg get the eval as well. It never hurts to know what you're dealing with, IMO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051291 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 08:00:38 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1051291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would suggest getting the eval. If you feel your instincts telling you something might not be right, listen to your gut! I wish we would have pursued more with Ellie when she was smaller-- turns out she DOES have some motor planning issues which were not discovered until she was six. I asked about getting her evaluated by EI and the doctor said not to worry. I guess I don't see what it could hurt, and at the very least, if they don't see cause for worry it should give you some peace of mind, which is no small thing. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051235 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:41:35 +0000 SeptMomma12 1051235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: Did she crawl/pull up a normal age? I also think he is cautious. And really just not interested. He's rolling all over the living room right now, playing with various toys, but just doesn't show any interest in getting to them a different way.</p> <p>@happygal: His fine motor skills are great. Definitely on target if not ahead. He feeds himself with a spoon, stacks/unstacks rings, and can get the little shapes in his shape sorter. He's definitely way more interested in that kind of stuff. He'll get frustrated with moving after 2 mins but can sit for 10 mins trying to figure out how to get the triangle in the triangle hole, etc.</p> <p>I think I am going to call and schedule an evaluation for sometime after his 12 month visit. That way if the pediatrician says she thinks we should do it, we already have it lined up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051222 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:38:09 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1051222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would call. Even if he doesn't need it, it will put your mind at rest. It's wonderful his fine motor skills are so well developed, I think that's a sign that he's just been interested in other things.<br /> Best of luck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051211 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:34:03 +0000 Happygal 1051211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's started to nag at you, line up an eval. </p> <p>Not sure if this applies here, but I recently read an article about the growing number of children who are skipping crawling altogether. Pediatricians are thinking it might be due to babies sleeping on their backs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1051184 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:25:53 +0000 heffalump 1051184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO was a late walker, she didn't walk until 17 months. The doctor said that we should schedule a test to see if she needs PT.... but I just felt like she didn't need it. She is just really cautious. I was right, LO was fine and she did eventually walk. But that was my gut.... if your gut is saying go to PT, I would do that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1050886 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:49:42 +0000 MamaCate 1050886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: each state is different and whole I don't have personal experience I do work with a lot of kids who receive EI services. Usually you can request an eval through EI or have your doc do a therapy referral. At this point you could start the process of requesting EI and then talk to your per at the next appt? </p> <p>As far as what causes delays I don't know of a clear consensus but it seems like some kids just need more support to learn certain skills...</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1050879 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:43:56 +0000 Sammyfab 1050879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an occupational therapist and I sought early intervention when my LO was 6.5-7 months because he haaaaated tummy time and never attempted to roll when he was awake (he only rolled in his sleep!). It took about 8 weeks to get an appointment with an OT and she gave me some good tips but my LO had already made a lot of gains come appointment time and he crawled the following week.</p> <p>He is 1.5 now and I have him on the waitlist for speech services even though all of the SLPs I work with tell me not to worry. :happy: </p> <p>I'm in Canada and we don't need referrals for EI services as it's government-funded. There are long wait lists though. For speech, it's about 4-6 months. Because I'm in the field, I don't think there's any harm at all in pursuing services and having an assessment done...even if it's for peace of mind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1050822 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:02:14 +0000 SeptMomma12 1050822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BeachMama: Thank you. I really appreciate the input. I'm in NJ...will look into it. This is probably a really broad question, but what kind of issues usually cause a delay like this? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1050816 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:57:47 +0000 BeachMama 1050816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a PT who treats early intervention kiddos. I would DEFINITELY get your doctor to prescribe therapy. Every kid develops at their own pace but not crawling or pulling up at 12 months is pretty behind. It cant hurt ti get therapy, and if nothing else you can look at it as an hour of exercise and play 1-2x weekly. </p> <p>I'm not sure if you can get an evaluation without the doctors prescription. It's different for each state. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/early-interventionphysical-therapy#post-1050788 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:44:48 +0000 SeptMomma12 1050788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've posted about it before, but my LO will be 1 in two weeks and still isn't crawling or even pulling himself up. He really doesn't even make an effort to do so. Just doesn't seem interested. I guess you could say he's "mobile," but he rolls everywhere, or sorta scoots himself on his butt by turning in circles. </p> <p>I know all kids develop at their own rate, but I'm starting to feel like it's really odd/worrisome that he's not even interested in pulling himself up at this age. I'm seeing friends with kids who are 6 months younger than him posting photos on Facebook of their LOs already pulling themselves up. He's definitely got other priorities besides gross motor - his fine motor skills are pretty amazing (can feed himself with a spoon, figured out the shape sorter, etc.). But it's hard not to worry when he's missing such a huge milestone. </p> <p>His pediatrician said "we'll talk about it at his 12 month visit," which is in 3 weeks, but I'm wondering if I should be proactive and schedule an early intervention evaluation now. I've heard it can take weeks to get an appointment.</p> <p>Anyone else have any experience with early intervention/physical therapy for a late physical developer? Any advice? </p>