Infants and Toddlers

So as most if not all of you know Jackson is in the Calvert County Infant and Toddlers Program. He has developmental delays and that isn't a dirty word or something bad to say. Its a fact and saying that we're comparing him or that everyone develops at their own rate is a disservice to him and to us as his parents. There are milestones that children are supposed to meet that are on range for their age and saying that your child doesn't meet them and getting them help is not something to be ashamed of. Jackson is developing at a rate at least two months below his age. He just had his therapy time increased from twice a month to every week. He is making strides; he tolerates tummy time now and uses his arms a little bit. He doesn't crawl, walk, sit himself up, or sit correctly most of the time. He goes into what is called extension where he locks all his limbs in place when he gets mad or doesn't want to do something. He often hits his head on things he shouldn't until it huts. His therapist has worked with him in our home and the tummy time group he attends. They say some of his delay can link to his time in casts and BNB but others they aren't sure. Jackson does not imitate along with many other things that would take a very long time to get into. Here are the facts. Jackson has developmental delays to go along with his birth defects. His delays may just be linked to his boots and bar but there are chances that there could be more going on and that is OKAY!!!! People say we compare him to other kids or that we are making a mountain out of a molehill but we aren't and the sooner we figure things out and the sooner people realize that developmental delays and possible bigger problems are dirty words or taboo the better it will be for Jackson all along. If you have questions please ask we aren't embarrassed and it isn't something we hide or don't want to to talk about. ASK!