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Fine Motor Skills Delay - What Does the Future Hold?

I have 2 sons, ages 3 and 22 months, that both have speach delays. The theory is that the speach delays are due in part to fine motor skills delays. My 3 year old is receiving help through a developmental preschool and my 22 month old is seeing a speach therapist and may begin seeing an occupational therapist soon. My question is, will they catch up and be normal going forward or is this something they will struggle with forever? What kind of struggles will this cause when they reach school age? I am just looking to hear from other...

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14 Month Old Purposefully Slams Head into Floor

My 14 month son gets very upset if we tell him "no" or move him if he is doing something inappropriate. Sometimes, he will become upset if we simply put him down (instead of holding him while cooking, cleaning, or doing anything that requires 2 hands). When he gets upset, he will be on all 4's and slam his head into the ground. If we dont stop him, he usually will do it several times and be over it after a bit more fussing. We have tried distracting him, moving him, letting him cry it out, picking him up, etc, but are not sure what is...

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