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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]my daughter has a diagnosis from a neurologist (essential tremor) and the severity is expected to progress.  I saw the OT today and they charged nearly $200 (likely not covered by insurance) to go over her medical history and then confirm she does indeed have a tremor.  I'm frustrated because my daughter had an emd, an eeg, and an MRI plus a diagnosis from the neurologist.  Yet the OT used the whole appointment to re diagnose her. The DR stated she cannot improve but she could benefit from OT to learn adaptations.  But today we didn't get even one tip, and I felt we were being sold extra services (feeding therapy, etc).  Is this how all practices are?  Does anyone have a rec for a great OT?  She wasn't even specific on about how many appointments...  is this normal?  When I compare how the OT exam went vs the neuro exam it was a lot less thorough (she didn't look for nystagmus or midline coordination, for example).

I guess I am frustrated because we must wait three weeks for another appointment, didn't get anything out of this one, and my daughter can't even feed herself.  I'd like to change practices but if my expectations are unrealistic or this is how they all are I should probably stick this one out in the hope they can help her and also get recommendations for how she can do kindergarten.[/quote]

OP, I would stick it out with this OT for a while.  Most of them require comprehensive evaluations at the start.[/quote]

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