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Sensory Processing Disorder / Sensory Integration Issues
I would really recommend finding a pediatric Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist who specialized in Sensory Integration. Not all Pediatric OTs or ...
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- if you haven't been to the melmed center that is where i would recommend starting. They work with a large number of disabilities and diagnosing them. http://www.melm...
- Hi M.- Tell your school district. He should be getting OT at the school at no charge to you. Your school can evaluate him also. I worked with kids birth to three w...
- I have a 7-yr old with sdp, i agree with the others to go thru the school system, however, educate yourself as much as possible. observe and write down all of his "sym...
Do My 10 Months Old Twins Need Physical/ Occupational Therapy?
I am a pediatric occupational therapist, and I would recommend to follow the ..... I took her to physical therapy at a children's hospital - CHOC and it was ...
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- Get the help. Just get it. Both of my kids were born perfect (I thought) but my first had torticollis (her head was tilted to one side) and she was not developing he...
- Hi, J.. I don't have twins, but had a similar situation with one of my sons. Do get a second opinion, but if the doctors agree that therapy is the best option, try it....
- J., If you were learning a foreign language and needed extra help would you take some extra tutoring? Of course you would!! Your children will benefit from the wond...
Hypotonia
I've been a pediatric occupational therapist for 24 years. .... treatment for most hypotonia of idiopathic or neurologic cause is physical therapy to help ...
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- Hi V., I didnt know what hypertonia was so I did a search on yahoo and found this Hypotonia is a condition of abnormally low muscle tone (the amount of tension o...
- Research as much as you can thru the internet and the library. YOU can also call ST. JUDES Hospital and they will give you information. I ussed to have the 800 # but y...
- V.,My son was diagnosed with hypotonia around 15 months. However, he had other symptoms going on...not talking, not walking yet, strabismus (eyes crossing) etc... We ...
Lazy Eye
Read all 4 responses: "Does anyone have a pediatric ophthalmologist that they can ... We are still continuing to get physical therapy because of the ...
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- My son has seen Dr. Karen Robertson also at Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists for about 8 years. We went through glasses, patches and eventually she had to do surgery...
- My son goes to Dr. K. Robertson w/ Arizona Pediatric Eye Specialists. They have locations all over the valley. Their number is ###-###-####. hope this helps. K.
- Well, I will look up my daughter's pediatric opthomalogist and get back to you. I do have something to say about the development of the eyes. If my eyes were never t...
Possible Leg/Foot Problem
Check for a myofascial release Physical therapist Try integrative pediatric therapy with Sally Fryer Good luck Ps Your physician has to write a perscription ...
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- Hi A., I'm all about second opinions. I don't think you are overly concerned. And, 6 weeks seems like a long time to wait. Is there any way for you to get another...
- I do not think you are being overly concerned. I wouldn't be able to wait six weeks. Did the pediatric ortho not confirm the inflammation found by his regular pediat...
- I would not wait either, keep pressing. CAnother thought, culd it be sensory related? One thing to try would be to take a baby brush and "brush" the bottom of his fo...
15 Month Old Toddler Who Is Not Walking Yet and Does Not Want to Go to Sleep
You can always request a physical therapy evaluation from the pediatrician. ..... I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and suggest you to have her ...
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- Hi there. My cousin had a problem with her baby who is a little bit older than your grandbaby. Don't know if it's the same exact issue because all I know is her baby w...
- I don't normally just do work without someone asking for help, but I feel that this is such a simple matter and that her hips were out of alignment. I've sent Quantum ...
- Hi Gradma K. Because of the right let drag, I would be concerned. Please understand I was a foster parent to infants with medical issues for years so I have seen a l...
Rocking & Hitting Head on wall...how Do We Stop This?
I am a physical therapist with 20 years of experience. .... get a referral to be evaluated by a pediatric occupational therapist--they are employed by local ...
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- I agree with Tiffany and Linda, ask the pediatrician to test for sensory defensiveness. My nephew did the head banging for years (he was not treated for sensory probl...
- Hi T., I copied this from a "autism fact sheet" "Many children with autism engage in repetitive movements such as rocking and twirling, or in self-abusive behavior s...
- I think he could be scared. Little ones have trouble telling their feelings to us. It may scare him to be shut in his room. My daughter freaks out when she is put i...
Flat Spot & Infant Helmet?
The pediatric physical therapist should be able to inform you entirely on it so you know what you're getting into. Hope that helps. Helpful? ...
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- Hi K. My daughter wore the helmet for about 3 months. She is a twin, baby B, and for some reason the way she was in my belly during pregnancy caused her to be born wi...
- My son was born 2 months early and he had a very severe flat head syndrome. He didn't wear a helmut until he was about 1 1/2- two years of age. The dr at children's wa...
- K., Our son had to wear the helmet also. It was called the Doc Band. He had NO problems with it. Within 2 days he forgot it was on. He slept fine, which I was wo...
Proper Shape of the Head
Oct 12, 2009 ... If intervention is the choice, we refer them to a pediatric physical therapist to work with the parents first and we check up in a month or ...
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- Ethnic heritage is also a consideration. Slavics, natives in North and South America and many orientals, tend to have very flat heads. I'm half Slavic, half Spanish. M...
- my baby had a flat head too... my dr. told me to make sure when he slept.. that he slept on the side of his head.. not the back!! this will help round the head out.. ...
- Any molding or abnormal head shape caused by the birth resolves itself within a few days of the birth. Most babies who have "flat heads" in the back are because they a...
Children on Prozac or Zoloft?
As a pediatric physical therapist, I have seen my co-workers (pediatric occupational therapists) work with MANY kids with similar issues. ...
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- I thought I'd tell you about a book I just bought that I think will be helpful with my "strong-willed" child. It is called "Little Sugar Addicts" by Kathleen DesMaiso...
- Hi J., What a dilemma! I truly sympathize with your situation. I am a second year medical student with a strong background in alternative medicine before medical sc...
- I am a mother of 2 children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and your child sounded sensory to me from the beginning of your post and then I read on and seems to...
