Time to change pedi's?
We went in for A's 3 year old check up the other night. I waited in the room for 45 min with my 8 month old too. I was trying to find ways to entertain them the whole time. By the time the doctor got there A was a bit antsy and so was DS.
The pedi did a quick check of reflexes and jumping. Then shined a light in her eyes and felt her tummy. She said the A was a little constipated and then says "I think she is on the spectrum." What! How could she possible think that?
DD just graduated from speech and OT. The pedi wants her to re-evaluated throught the school district. I also had to remind the pedi that she had already been in OT. Which the OT said she definetly did not need her services any more.
How can you judge a child from the few tests you did and by making a three year old wait 45min! Of course she wants to touch your tools. She knows what they all are and she has been bored for an hour.
I am so confused and upset.
Re: Time to change pedi's?
I have been okay with her. She never recommended tubes for DD. I went around her and straight to the EMT from the recommendation of her speech therapist. He took one look and said she needed tubes.
DD also seems to get freaked out a little by her. I am feeling like she does not want to treat my daughter. She gave me the number to a developmental pediatrician.
Have you been happy with her in the past? Sounds like no, and I think you should always be comfortable with your doctors.
I'd be really unhappy with the approach taken, if she does have valid concerns (not saying they are valid, but if she's basing it on past experiences with your child). You don't just drop that info on a parent without probing for more information and explaining why.
Like "What did you do in preschool today?"
"Preschool"
"Yes what did you do?"
"Learned the letter X"