Early Intervention

About two weeks ago we had Zen tested for Speech and Language intervention. As part of the testing, they test all aspects of development-physical, emotional, cognitive, etc. He tested right at two years for everything but expressive communication (meaning talking) at which he tested at 11 Mo. So we have started him into the early intervention program here. Yesterday we had the speech therapist and a nurse come to our home to start teaching us how to help Zen. The nurse did a hearing test on Zen and he failed on both ears. They recommended that we have him tested further to see if he has chronic fluid in his ears since he does speak ome words but not consistantly and some days not at all. If it is fluid, it would make since as fluid levels can go up and down and not necessarily cause an ear infection. It also makes sense to me as I have noticed that he responds better to Michael's low voice over mine or Nana's. He also responds better if your right at his level. So we'll see. We are working on replacing screaming and pointing with Signs. He doesn't like it but they warned us that he would have a tantrum at first. But what's new a tantrum over signing or a tantrum for us not understanding what he wants? So this is our adventure for the new year!