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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.