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[quote=Anonymous]I think there's plenty of evidence for early intervention for kids known to be at risk, such as those with cerebral palsy, down syndrome,  very preterm, birth injury, etc.

You'll find much less evidence to support early intervention for kids who are merely behind on some  skills.  I have a kid who is on the lower end of some skills, and we chose to wait to get specialized services until it came closer to the time when he really needed those skills, and when we had some other crucial components arranged that were more important than starting OT right away.  So far it seems to be working well.  Time/money/insurance/patience are not limitless, and sometimes "wait and see" can be prudent, as long as you're informed about what's going on.  That said, if your ped referred you to EI and you qualified, seems like you're already on a road you ought to travel down for a while.

Have you circled back to your pediatrician to discuss this?  An experienced ped ought to be able to put this in perspective for you, and recommend any additional referrals beyond EI if he/she has any cause for concern.

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