I went to Jonathon's IEPT meeting last Friday.
Gross motor he tested a 6 out of 10(you should be anywhere from a range of 8-12).
Fine motor he tested a 6 out of 10(should be anywhere from a range of 8-12).
For Receptive Communication he scored low - follows 3 or more familiar verbal commands(0), responds to the prepositions out and on(0), understands the simple possessive forms your and my(0).
Expressive communication he score low - uses 2 word utterances to express meaningful relationships(0), uses words to express what he or she sees and does and to express the experiences that immediately affect him or her(0), uses 3 word phrases meaningfully(0), uses the pronouns I, you, and me(0), uses words to relate information about other people, their actions, or their experiences(0), responds yes or no appropriately(0).
Gross Motor - walks up and down stairs without assistance.(0), jumps forward with both feet together(0), walks forward 2 or more steps on a line on the floor,alternating feet(1), walk down stairs without assistance, alternating feet(0), imitates the bilateral movements of an adult(0), bends over and touches the floor with both hands(0).
Fine Motor - uses pads of fingertips to grasp pencil(1), string 4 large beads(0), holds paper with one hand while drawing or writing with the other hand(1), fastens clothing without assistance(0), wiggles his or her thumb in bending, circular, and back and forth movements(0), traces designs with curved edges(0).
Reasoning and Academic Skills - matches colors(0), responds to one and one more(1), names the colors red, green, and blue(1), identifies sources of common actions(0), gives three objects on request(0), finds comical,unexpected, or unusual events humorous(1), identifies the larger of 2 numbers(0), completes learning tasks having 2 or more steps without assistance(0), answers simple logic questions(0)
Perception and Concepts - identifies familiar objects by their use(0), sorts by color with demonstration(0), identifies big and little shapes(0)
Perceptual Motor - stacks 8 cubes vertically(0), copies a circle(0), copies a cross(0), copies the letters V, H, and T(0).
Attention and Memory- selects the hand hiding a toy(0), attends to a learning task or story in a small group for 5 minutes(1), recites memorized lines from books, poems, television shows, or songs(0), locates hidden items in a picture scene(0), focuses his attention on one task while being aware of, but not distracted by, surrounding activities(1), recalls familiar objects(0), repeats 3 digit sequences(0).
Now when they pick a day to do testing your child may not be in a "testing mood" therefore the test will not be 100% accurate, but there really isn't anything anyone can do about it. Some questions they are only allowed to ask once ~ so if your child does not cooperate ~ the test will not be 100% accurate ~ some questions they may ask 3 times, but its the same scenario in the end ~ so as a parent you must remember these rules and not get discouraged if your child is marked low on something that you know he or she is capable of doing. They will just catch it on the next testing day.
Jonathon tested very well on alot of his testing ~ I just wanted to share what we will be working on next and maybe it will help a family out to see what is ahead if their child is younger than 3. I have learned alot from other families this way and I just want to do my part in "paying it forward." and sharing this info with my family so they are aware of what is happening over this way.
Jonathon graduated out of P.T. and O.T. last November 09. He will now be getting P.T. and O.T. services once again and will remain getting speech services. It is not that he forgot anything, it is just that now it's time to learn how to jump, skip etc and write, string beads and these services will help him (and mommy- so mommy can help him) to continue to grow and be the best that he can be!
And I am always amazed at these tests ~ for example ~ who would think to have your child copy the letters V, H, and T?? ~ bend over and touch the floor with both hands ~ wiggle your thumb in bending circular motion??? I have learned not to get discouraged ~ to just go with the flow ~ and all will be conquered in the end!