Friday, May 22, 2009

Lauren's PT Evaluation

So this morning I decided that I was tired of waiting for the school to finish it's PT evaluation on Lauren. Let's face it. Even if they saw something, they aren't going to tell me. That would mean they would have to do something like give her therapy. This morning I stopped by the place that used to do her PT for the toe walking and ask if they had anyone that did evaluations. Seemed like they didn't even know what Dyspraxia was. Scary. The woman recommended that I talk to a Physiatrist. Well, I have never even heard of such a thing. She also said something about ruling out things like Lyme with a blood test. I then stopped by the Pediatrician and asked what he thought. He said I was banging my head against the wall. He then wrote me a prescription for a PT evaluation and sent me over to the office across from his where they do evaluations. So I took the prescription and went over there. They had a woman that mainly does children. I made an appointment for next Wednesday. You may ask why I am so crazy to figure this out. It really has to do with all the falling. This week she tipped her whole desk over and hurt her head. BIG LUMP. Before that she fell at scouts. Hurt her hip and elbow. Before that she fell face first of a step at the sitters while picking up Brandon. I'm just waiting for her to break a bone.

1 comment:

Philosopher Jeff said...

I think you are being very prudent in having a PT evaluation. First, they won't approve PT is it isn't necessary. Second, PT can be fun for kids and is never harmful. So there is absolutely no harm in trying to seek help but there could be some harm (and has been) without treatment.

Good for you for taking the initiative to help Lauren.