Dermatology Appointment

Jayda had a Dermatology appointment this week,which for us was exciting as it has been a year since our last one.We were even happier that she saw her regular Dr and not someone unfamiliar with her condition.Dr Halbert was extremely pleased with the involution of Jayda's Hemangioma and was quite happy to start laser therapy soon but was also happy to wait another year to see if even more involution happens.It was decided to wait a year and then start laser therapy under G.A. Jayda will need about two or three of these followed maybe by a couple of touch ups.The plan is to have as much done before Jayda starts kindy and lessen any potential bullying.

Jayda goes to Speech Therapy

After a recommendation from the Neurologist,it was decided Jayda should have a speech assessment.Jayda's expressive and receptive language skills were assessed and supplemented by clinical observations including video taping Jayda playing with her Dad.The key findings were that Jayda presented with a severe delay in expressive language skills and has age appropriate comprehension and understanding skills.Jayda was offered group therapy that provides strategies for us to support her development of language skills and so far we have done four sessions with two more to follow..We start the sessions with singing and signing a hello song to each child that is followed by play time.We then learn a new strategy,play a game and sing a goodbye song.Jayda really enjoys her therapy and is trying a new word every week.If there has not been much improvement we will sit down with her therapist and work on the next strategy.