Dr. Glass @ Children's

[Anonymous]

Ah...boy is this bringing back memories. I saw Dr. Glass six years ago. The funny thing is that these doctors always want you to check back with them...for what reason?

[Anonymous]

Ugh -- I'm bumping this because I have an appointment for my 34-weeker with Dr. Glass next month. I am nervous and I will cry. Should we skip it? It is more of a follow up NICU visit?

[Anonymous]

Crazily enough, OP here. It is so strange going back to read my initial email from over a year ago, especially given where we are now in our journey. It turns out there was something (very) wrong with my child. I initially didn't mind Dr. Glass as much as I thought I would based on other people's warnings. While she wasn't warm and fuzzy, I thought she was very professional and extremely thorough and gave us lots of time together. She observed DD for a while and then talked us through the appropriate stages of development and gave us good ideas about how to promote DD's development. She directed us towards Early Intervention, and through that program we got set up with wonderful therapists. DD, who has a genetic disorder, now has a full team of great therapists. We have seen Dr. Glass twice since then, and I've finally decided it's time to part ways. Now that I have my bearings about the special needs world, and more importantly, know my child better, I don't see that Dr. Glass has much to offer us. We have a good therapy team, and I know DD is behind. Of course she is, she has a genetic disorder! I don't need someone else to tell me that. I feel like a sh*tastic parent every time I walk out of her office, even though I know I am doing a great job. Her recommendations are not very helpful (personal favorite was the recommendation that DD chew on hen bones to help facilitate her chew).

I would keep your appointment for the evaluation, but just don't expect a big hug at the end of the session. She is a good way to establish a benchmark.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Don't skip your appointment, especially if your insurance is covering it. Every evaluation you get can be helpful, so use it as a starting point.

[Anonymous]

I found Dr. Glass to be helpful, although my daughter already had a genetic diagnosis when we went to her, so there was no question there was a cause for her delays. She is most definitely not warm and fuzzy and early in the SNs journey, it is very hard to hear an assessment that doesn't pull any punches. But I did find her helpful and her advice worthwhile. The last few times we were there, we actually saw Dr. Britlan Malek who trained with Dr. Glass in the Child Development Program. I found her equally helpful and with better bedside manner.

[Anonymous]

DC Early Intervention is now known as "Strong Start" and serves children from birth to 3 years. You can find their website at

www.strongstartdc.com

or call 202-727-3665 if you have any questions or concerns about your child. They are very helpful!

[Anonymous]

Just seeing the name brings a bad taste to my mouth. Awful experience. I would go elsewhere (anywhere).

[Anonymous]

We also saw Dr Malek there and liked her.

[Anonymous]

Instead of seeing Dr. Glass - who I've also heard terrible things about from other Mom's - why don't you try to get in to see Neurology instead? If your 4 month old is low on the growth chart for head circumference, you could say that you'd like to see Neuro about possible microcephaly (to be able to get an appt). The poor head control and poor eye contact could also be a neuro-related issue. We love Dr. Zelleke at CNMC for Neuro, in case that helps.

[Anonymous]

Weird; I liked her. She saw my (then) 18-month old for some minor speech delays and fine-motor control issues. Was just re-reading her report a few days ago. I thought she was professional and normal with her bedside manner. She gave reasonable suggestions and didn't leave me feeling distraught or anything. Supportive. I'm sorry other people felt so lousy afterwards. I don't discount those reports at all, just wasn't our experience.

[Anonymous]

Her bedside manner is horrible but she did diagnose my ds correctly.

[Anonymous]

We just went to see Dr. Glass at Childrens. She is very frank, direct, and does not pull any punches. She basically told us to unlearn all of the bad parenting habits we have learned--and as much as that should upset me, I don't think she's wrong. With our DS, we have given him a lot of leeway because of his needs, and she reminded us not to. She actually had him doing some things he's never even done for me before! Her bed side manner is atrocious, and she does not relate well I think - but I felt her perceptions and advice were actually spot on, but the delivery could have been a bit smoother.

[Anonymous]

I trained in the developmental clinic under dr. Glass. Her bedside manner is lacking but her clinical judgement and insight into overall development is spot on.