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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We didn't do it: it was going to be $4k out of pocket and I kept asking how likely it was would find something we could DO something about, and the answer seemed to be that it was extremely unlikely--that regardless we'd do the same therapies, etc.  [/quote]

Thats what I was initially wondering about. He has an IEP, he gets speech and OT. What more would be done from these results? But I guess it sounds like if there was new info revealed, it can help with expectations and more understanding of things.[/quote]

We were told not much but the poster above had a really good point about going to a specialist over a developmental ped for the genetic testing.  If you do not know family history or there is a specific concern, I'd be more inclined to do it.  Ours was fully covered by insurance but I don't think I'd pay 4K (which is what they told me it would cost when they encouraged me to do it) in less there were medical or other issues.[/quote]

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