This caseworker went over several questions with us and about half as many peices of paperwork. She weighed Ben, measured his height, and got his head circumference.
The information she addressed included {but is not limited to}:
- how many words does he say
- does he understand what you say to him
- does he follow directions
- possible concerns about sight, hearing
- sleep habits
- how does he communicate his needs
- daily habits and structure
- ability to interact with others
The caseworker's next step was to explain that because the ability to talk and the ability to hear are connected, his initial "hearing test" failed. Not because he can't hear, only because he doesn't talk much. She will set up an actual hearing examination for Ben at another time, just to make sure there IS nothing wrong in that area.
She made a second appointment for a couple weeks from now. She will bring the speech therapist and possibly her supervisor. It will be then that a judgment will be made as to whether Ben needs speech therapy and/or other services they provide.
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