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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Serious question, my 19 month old DS (born at 34 weeks 5 days, spent 11 in nicu) does not point, or wave and only says "uh oh".  At 18 month appointment, pediatrician recommended that I get intervention evaluation.  I called them (in VA), and they said because DS was born early, I should wait for until he is 21 months for an evaluation if he is still not pointing or words have not increased.  [b]Should I have pushed harder for an immediate eval?[/b]  After reading this post, I am seriously concerned.  Also he does not follow you pointing either. And he screams out a lot. A lot. [/quote]
Yes. Call them again and insist on an evaluation, get a referral from the pediatrician if needed. It's so weird they'd pick 21 months out of a hat.[/quote]

Agreed. don't let the state push you around on some random sounding BS, and get an eval as soon as possible. You have to remind them that they work for you, it is ridiculous you have to remind them of this.[/quote]

So I called VA intervention services again and insisted on an immediate evaluation.  It's scheduled for Friday.  Can anyone offer any advice as to what to look for or make sure they look for? Any advice is greatly appreciated.[/quote]

OP here. When DS1 was evaluated, I didn't have to ask them to look for anything. I remember the evaluation being a combo of direct testing and parent questionnaire; I didn't feel at all that they were trying to get away with not providing services. I'd suggest looking up an early childhood development chart or printing the CDC milestone chart http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/downloads.html , and marking all the ones your DC hasn't yet reached. If you're concerned abut ASD, I'd ask specifically if they do the M-CHAT.  
You might also get more responses if you start your own thread (although I don't at all mind that you posted here.) Maybe a VA resident can give you more specific advice. 
Good luck.[/quote]

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