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Developmental Consultation

Referral Criteria:

Genetic/metabolic disorders/syndromes
Developmental disorders and developmental delays
Suspected or confirmed developmental delay/global developmental delay (e.g. gross motor delay such as delayed walking or speech delay)
Toe walking WITHOUT an underlying diagnosis
History of prematurity (less than 34 weeks) and developmental concerns (in grade 1 or lower) who is not being followed by a Developmental Pediatrician through a Neonatal follow-up clinic
Children with medical complexity (e.g. Prematurity, hearing impairment, vision impairment, motor impairment, asymmetrical movements requiring further assessment)

Who Can Refer: Physician or Nurse Practitioner (Please include OHIP billing information and all relevant supporting documents)

Who is part of the team: Developmental Pediatrician, Paediatric Nurse

What to expect during the visit: Please plan for 90 minutes for your first appointment when you bring your child to ErinoakKids.

What to bring to the appointment:

Your child’s Health Card. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care requires us to validate your health card at every clinic visit.
As the appointment may be long, please bring items to engage your child.
Any notes or questions that you may have.
List of current medications and allergies.
Any other forms related to your child’s care, such as reports from previous assessments, letters, school information and x-rays.

How can I prepare my child prior to the visit: Your child may be asked to complete a series of cognitive tasks in order to assess their learning. They may also be observed playing with provided toys. The doctor will also complete a physical assessment including measurements for growth.