White matter changes in MRI are evidence of injury in utero or early days and correspond to parts of the brain related to motor development. This is a possible explanation for the gross motor delays we are seeing. Toby will see the developmental doctor again at the end of January at which time she will judge the progression of his gross motor skills and consider additional diagnoses. This finding means that he is at risk for more problems in the future.
Meanwhile, Toby has begun seeing a physical therapist and speech therapist in Hillsdale. Neither of them are the pediatric specialists he would have in Ann Arbor but do seem like they are good local sources. We are thankful to have found them and pray that Toby makes progress under their tutelage.
The MRI report is not the one we were hoping for. But we still know that God is good. Has been, is, and will be. And Toby is still the same sweet, little boy- just wearing a new label.
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