Lack of Eye Contact?

[daycarediva]

I get where you're coming from but if dcm isn't familiar with PDD and her child's pediatrician has told her, "he'll be fine so no worries", she probably doesn't realize how very important that information is to us as providers. She may have failed to disclose his diagnosis not because she was trying to hide it but because she truly didn't think it was of any importance, kwim?

Rather than term her, I'd ask her to meet with me to discuss his diagnosis, behaviors, etc. I would also try to impress upon her the importance of learning as much as possible about PDD and getting him any therapies he might need as soon as possible. Since there are no major behavioral issues, if I were in daycarediva's place, I'd almost want to keep this family with me even more! Having raised a child of my own with autism, I have a soft spot for these kids and would be worried his next provider might not have the experience and understanding needed to care for him. That's just me, though.

If I can get them on board with my plan to get him services, this is my goal. I have a child with severe adhd/SPD and aged out a dcg with aspergers.

It definitely warrants a sit down discussion after the holidays. They need to be educated about it, for sure. They also need help getting him therapies. He could use social therapy, and I strongly feel PT.

He has fewer behavioral issues than my neurotypical day care children, his parents are great clients (so far). I don't want to just boot him.

[gracepatiencelove]

I sent Mom an email saying how his week went and mentioned (as mildly as I could) what I saw. She responded back and tacked on the VERY END of the email was "Oh ya, his pediatrician says he has PDD NOS but he will be fine so no worries."



WHAT!???!?! He has a developmental disorder and you say 'no worries'.


I don't even know how to respond. He won't be here at all this week (on vacation for Christmas) and only two days next week. He DEFINITELY should be getting SOME kind of therapy.

I have a 3yo DCG with PDD NOS and she is only just starting to get any type of intervention. Maybe it typically takes longer because there is more planning to do since there are so many variations?