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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP.  I remember when my child was your child's age and had similar issues, how overwhelming it was to be constantly recommended to different specialists.  We have ended up seeing PT, physiatrist, orthopedist, neurologist.  Each has their place.  The physiatrist follows the degree of impairment and makes recommendations as to devices such as DAFOs, gait trainers, walkers, and also a long term plan for rehabilitation.  She (we go to Melissa Trovato) was the one who discovered my child's hips were out of alignment.

People on this board often think that dev. pediatricians are essential for everyone, but for a child with orthopedic delays you really need different kind of specialists.  This is not a behavioral issue, it is muscles, bones, and nerves.  I take for granted that my child is behind in physical milestones and the feedback of a DP is not that important to me.

Kennedy Krieger also has a team approach which I really like with all the different doctors participating in a plan.[/quote]

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