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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Sorry meant to say cerebral palsy. Did not proofread what I wrote and just hit send.

We did do genetic testing and they came back normal. The development pediatrician said that the MRI would be able to tell if there are any structural issues with the brain. We have an in person visit with the neurologist to get a more thorough physical examination. The pediatrician doesn’t think he has neurological issues but he thinks it’s worth checking out. Based on his cognitive and physical abilities, he puts my son at the 9 month old mark.[/quote]

Normally I'd say no to an MRI but I'd do one in this situation.   Hopefully the neurologist will help.  I'd also try to get private OT, PT and ST if your insurance will pay.[/quote]

I have a different opinion. The MRI would not reveal any information that would change the treatment, and it does post risk and expense. I declined an MRI for those reasons (different symptoms but the MRI was not going to make a difference in the course of treatment.)  Ask the Dev Ped and neurologist what knowing about "any structural issues in the brain" is going to do other than satisfy their  own curiosity/desire to "do something."  MRIs are for when you think there's actually something to operate on (like a brain tumor) not just delays, in my opinion.  [/quote]

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