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@hellobeeboston: Our 2 y.o has been working with two different therapist. OT and SI. Both since about July. One thing I can say I noticed was that LO is extremely different with OT and SI. I sat in on a session for OT and a session of SI one day. With OT LO "couldn't" stack blocks, "couldn't" do puzzles, etc. BUT with SI later that same day, did ALL of those things and more.

Point of my story is, sometimes the child could be more comfort with someone else than with person they're dealing with. Either way, I'm so happy you're doing everything you can to help your LO. I can't believe how many people are so against therapy, not on the bee but IRL. I had so many people telling me LO will do such and such when he's ready but I think us mamas know whats best for our children. So good job mama!

@hellobeeboston: Of course! I totally understand! I say the same thing. LO has a serious speech delay but I figured maybe he'll be a late talker but when 2 came around I knew it was a serious issue. You have time and I bet you you'll see so much progress quickly! Kids are sponges and with the best help it just makes it that much easier.! SI is special instruction, they kinda touch on everything!! And our SI is AMAZING!!!! She can get LO to do anything whereas his other therapist have a hard time.

Aww that's so great to hear and so important too! You want them to be super comfortable and trusting of their therapist! If you don't mind, keep me updated on your babe's progress. I love hearing about other's parents experiences with therapy. I don't have many people IRL who's children are in therapy.

@hellobeeboston: We still struggle with it to be honest. Although OT gave us great tools to help him manage better (and me manage better). A tool we use a lot with him in public is wearing him in a carrier so he has constant input. It really helps chill him out when things are crazy. I also find that he needs a lot of gross motor things to do everyday. We have a dedicated play space in our living room with play structure so he can climb and slide and jump. We also have a small personal trampoline in our basement. He is also getting to an age where we work hard on routine and better listening skills. It's hard like I said before. We are currently on break from therapy. We will likely start again after the new year. We just needed to simplify our life a little right now.

Yep, we just discovered her sensory issues. Sensory activities are huge for her, lots of outdoor time. I can wall you more in a bit.

@hellobeeboston: We aree dealing with sensory issues and i wrote a couple blog posts recently. It sounds like we might not have the same thing going on though.