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My 27 month old grandson is not talking as much as other kids his age. He does say, "I want my blankee" and "Where is mommy/daddy/paw paw." When I ask him who he played with at daycare, he NEVER answers me and even if I repeat the question, he will ignore me. He bites occasionally and hits at us when he is disciplined. He plays with toys, but would much rather watch a Thomas video or be read to. Should we be concerned.
Cheryl,
Yes, you need to be concerned and your need to have your grandson assessed. I suggest that you talk over your concerns with his doctor. You medical insurance should cover the costs of having him assessed. If not, you need to contact the school he will be attending when he gets older and ask for their help. I suggest that you put your concerns, along with a request for assessment, in writing and deliver it to the principal. The school should either direct you to a government agency that will provide you with an assessment, or the school should provide it. The sooner your grandson is assessed, the sooner he can begin receiving the services he needs.
I wish you and your grandson the best,
Tim Runner, Education Advocate
You can learn more at my web site:
www.special-education-answers.com
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Tim Runner
Expertise
Questions concerning autistic student special education: IEP, assessments, Due Process, mediation, resolution conference, federal law, state law, qualifying for services, residential treatment, special day classes, resource specialists, procedures, having your child assessed, adaptive PE, speech & language, non-public school, FAPE, tuition reimbursement for private schools and treatment centers .
Experience
I have been an education advocate representing students and parents for six years. My experience includes: representing my clients in IEPs, SSTs, Due Process, review assessment results for my clients and for other advocates, and mediations. I have represented clients with learning disabilities, autism, Downs Syndrome, cognitively challenged, emotional problems, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and physical disabilities. I have also represented clients to County Mental Health Departments and Regional Centers. My clients range from pre-school to college students in California and various other states.
Education/Credentials
I have a degree in Mathematics from the University of California with minors in Psychology and Physics. I also studied applied statistics in the field of psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. I have taught college classes, conducted seminars, written articles for various publications, and testified as an expert witness.
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