Usually I do screenings like that and keep the info to myself. Then I start to work on specific things on the list. When we are approaching school as in the Fall of the year they will go to school then I will boach the family with a you know we have been working on some things and it just isnt' coming as fast I would like and they are things that the child is supposed to know or be able to do before going to school. Maybe we need to do something about this.
Then it gives time for the child to be a late bloomer and for the doctor to get over the brush it under the carpet non concern to you know what yes there are issues. Because I have been working on things with the child I don't feel bad about not bringing it up sooner.
Be aware that the suggested way to deal with the issues is for the child to move to a daycare centre where he can be assessed and the supports put in place for OT/PT/Speech, psychologist, etc. The idea being they will get those things in place in preparation for his transfer to the school system. So if you do it now you may lose him now so that is a risk you have to take into consideration. As well the parent may decide it is all your fault and nothing wrong with child and move him to another daycare anyways. Either way it comes down to two choices sometimes - say nothing or lose the child.

































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