Well, the results from L's testing conclude that I am raising a "high-maintenance daughter who requires extra effort" (no joke - this is the exact words used to describe my "beautiful, precious girl"). This comes as no surprise to me. Nor does this qualify as a disability in the state of Tennessee. Go figure!
But really, all of this is really great news. L performed beautifully on all tests. She proved to be functioning in the average to above average range in almost all areas of development. It appears as though her sensory issues are not affecting her educational capabilities. The school's occupational therapist (OT) recognized many of L's sensory integration problems, but she also noticed how far L had come when she read over past OT evaluations in her file. This means that the past three months of OT has been working wonders. I can already tell a huge difference.
In addition, L's current OT will be conducting a sensory integration research project this Spring. She said L would be a great candidate for the project and she wants to include her. This would mean that L will get the same SI therapy that she's already getting, but during the 12-week project the therapy will be free of charge for us.
It's amazing how God has put all of these pieces together for us and has led us through this process!