Development Clinic

We took Kai to his development assessment this morning and it went really well. He was weighed, measured, given a few tests, and a physical examination.

He's currently 17 pounds and 26 1/2inches long. (I don't remember head circumference). He's in 50th percentile for weight and 75th percentile for height and 50th percentile for head growth all at his 6 month adjusted age.

The tests they conducted included: visual test by tracking a hanging object, hearing test using a bell which the doctor rang behind him on each side, and a few hands on grasping tests. He passed visual and hearing. He was given objects such as square wooden blocks to grab off a table, which he did. He made him reach and grab a plastic ring that he used to dangle and watch if he would transfer it from hand to hand, which he did. He grabbed small pegs but could not grab a small Cheerio. I'm sure I'm leaving a few things out, but it only took about an hour and a half.

Overall Kai is acting like a 7-8 month old baby and has no need for any referrals for anything at this time! They want us to work on the small object thing like a Cheerio to hone his fine motor skills and they'll make sure to follow up on his hand tremors they suggested he had as he reaches out for objects. It may be nothing, but they noted it as something to asses at the next appointment that will be in August!

We were really happy they were impressed with him because we know how well he has been doing.