So a part of me thought maybe I understood it wrong, or maybe my son’s SLP would have a different opinion than the developmental specialist. Maybe it was something as simple as a bit of a speech delay and at some point he’d suddenly “get it”

I didnt realize that our SLP had already reached the same diagnosis. And the report from the specialists came in the mail today as well.

“..a bright and social little boy who we agree has a significant speech apraxia… also demonstrates a language delay, which seems to include some receptive language difficulties…”

Im not scared of the hard work on my end. Im not scared he may not be “capable” – he is smart & stubborn, and quite often his frustration is what pushes him to accomplish things. Like the one day he was angry that I wanted him to wear rainboots to play outside & splash in puddles after the rain. Out of sheer frustration at not getting his way, he sucessfully put his regular shoes on for the first time. Correct feet & all. 😁

What really scares me is he has such a big heart ❤ He is so sweet and nurturing; his stuffed puppy is covered in bandaids from all the times it’s fallen off the bed.. Another time he was almost in tears because he was so worried about his babies in the dryer (several stuffed animals – I try to be careful but he caught me!) And after he gets upset, its only completely better once you literally dry his tears and it all makes my heart melt. And Im terrified because I know kids can be cruel – sometimes without realizing it, sometimes just being a straight bully, and either way can be damaging. I was so shy as a kid and because of bullying I grew up so uncertain of myself & hated myself for years and I would do anything to protect him from that 😭😭😭

I just hope & pray that he never loses that innocence, hope, amd trust 💕💕