Say What?

So Jackson went to his 18 month appointment today and we got good news and bad news. Good news, not autistic. Bad news, he will need to go to Primary Children's next week for a full audiology exam and speech therapy. His doctor is worried that he was talking and signing and then stopped after having an ear infection, cold, and getting four teeth at the same time. She said that from what she could see his ears looked good and but that doesn't show if his hearing is ok. She is hoping that with a little help from speech therapy he will start talking more. I am both concerned and a little relieved that at least I can do something proactive.
Physically everything looks good and except for talking he is doing great. Here is his report card:

Height: 33 in, 70%
Weight: 26 lbs 55%
Head circ: 51 cm >95%

Just for my own personal records here are a few things Jackson is doing at 18 months.

• Loves to climb on everything, especially chairs.
• Loves to be outside and play on the swing set and trampoline.
• Is wild and never stops running but is surprisingly cautious.
• Is a great sleeper, usually about 12 to 13 hours a night.
• Not a good napper.
• Is so ticklish and has the most contagious laugh.
• Loves cars, balls, and anything with wheels. Such a boy.
• Loves to go on walks in the stroller, be in his car seat, and go the the bike trailer.
• Is generally a happy kid.
• Takes your hand and pulls you to wherever he wants to go. Why talk?
• Loves his grandparents and aunts and uncles.
• Waves his arms up and down and freaks out when he gets excited.
• Says, "aahhh" when he gives you a hug.
• Loves books but flips through the pages as fast as he can.