Pediatrition Referrel Needed

[vegmom]

I was going to say Children's as well. They have outpatient centers in Waldorf and Upper Marlboro so you would not have to trek all the way into DC.

What area are you looking for a pediatrician in?

[greeneyes36]

Stay on track with the referral for the neurologist. Co-worker here experienced similar things with her pediatrician... finally got in to see a neurologist and they located a brain tumor. follow your gut and get proactive... i'd be in their offices demanding appointments at this point..but follow the dr.'s order - neurologist and go from there. I'll be praying for you and your little one.

[Busterduck (Premo)]

Originally Posted by vegmom

I was going to say Children's as well. They have outpatient centers in Waldorf and Upper Marlboro so you would not have to trek all the way into DC.

What area are you looking for a pediatrician in?

Developmental peditrition in and around St. Mary's

[Geek]

Originally Posted by Busterduck

Developmental peditrition in and around St. Mary's

You might want to look into getting more info before giving the child the next set of vaccines too.

[Busterduck (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Geek

You might want to look into getting more info before giving the child the next set of vaccines too.

I actually did have his vaccines spread out.

[Geek]

Originally Posted by Busterduck

I actually did have his vaccines spread out.

How is he doing?

[Busterduck (Premo)]

He's a lively happy baby just just can't crawl or walk. Everything else is okay. Waiting for his Neuro appointment is killing me. He does roll around. Hopefully, we will get answers soon. Infants and Toddlers called and set up an appointment for the 25th to discuss his evaluation and plan.

[SShewbert]

My daughter was born 4 weeks early. I say this because she was delayed as well. That could have been due to her being early. Her pedi began I&T when she was like 6 months I believe. She also started sending her to neurologist. She sent her to Children's and they took it from there. She is still being seen through Children's because she has acid reflux as well as still having a few other problems. Her gross motor skills have caught up finally. She is now 16 months. I would recommend just sticking with I&T and going to her appointments. If they feel that something else needs to be done they will send you to the correct department. Or else if they dont your pedi should. Like another one said the most important part is that you feel something is wrong. You know your child better than anyone else, even the doctors. If you feel something is wrong push them until something is done. Good luck.

[DanceMom]

Originally Posted by Busterduck

My son is now 13 months old and can not crawl or walk. He can't get from a tummy position to a sitting position. He delays are mostly torso gross motor delays. My pediatrition wasn't worried about it but after me again bringing my concerns to him, has suggested I contact a Neurologist. I did this and have an appointment in two weeks. I am a little concerned that my pediatrition is not doing enough about my son's situation. He was behind at 9 months and my pediatrition wasn't concerned.

We also contacted infants and toddlers program and they did an assessment on my son. They are going to give us the results but we haven't received them yet. They did inform us that my son is over 25% disabled in the gross motor area.

On that note, I feel that more needs to be done. Perhaps sending my son to an orthopedic pediatric specialist or a developmental peditrition. The problem is, I don't know of any. If any of you have had a similar situation or could provide any recommendations, I will be eternally greatful.

Thanks

If your son needs a pediatric therapist I highly recommend Gateau Physical Therapists. They did wonderful things for my son who was delayed due to medical issues. Gateau Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

[DanceMom]

Originally Posted by SShewbert

My daughter was born 4 weeks early. I say this because she was delayed as well. That could have been due to her being early. Her pedi began I&T when she was like 6 months I believe. She also started sending her to neurologist. She sent her to Children's and they took it from there. She is still being seen through Children's because she has acid reflux as well as still having a few other problems. Her gross motor skills have caught up finally. She is now 16 months. I would recommend just sticking with I&T and going to her appointments. If they feel that something else needs to be done they will send you to the correct department. Or else if they dont your pedi should. Like another one said the most important part is that you feel something is wrong. You know your child better than anyone else, even the doctors. If you feel something is wrong push them until something is done. Good luck.

I was disappointed with Infants and Toddlers - the physical therapist they sent told me my son was fine and did not need therapy. His pediatrician recommended PT, so we went to Gateau and they did wonders for him. Infants and Toddlers only do so much until they realize your health insurance will cover costs - then they blow you off. They are supposed to support ALL of the county, not just the poor.