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Question Title: Hypothyroidism and PPDForum: Neurology Forum
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We have a child that was born hypothyroid. She is now 8 years old and we are concerned about possible deveolpmental problems, like PDD. Please name all possible therapists we might consider (OT, etc.)
I think that the first step would be to define your child's abilities at this stage by means of comprehensive neuropsychological and physical evaluations and having established a baseline work from there. A neuropsychologist would be the obvious first step therefore, depending on the outcome of this testing you may need to consider a speech therapist. If learning problems are identified special educational clases will be required, this can be organised throughthe school district. If there are problems with physical skills and motor development then physical and or occupational therapy is required. If you are concerned about "possible" PPD you should also see a pediatric neurologist and have this question resolved. The key issue however is to organise a detailed baseline evaluation, I have no details of her current status, but you may be pleasantly surprised and find that her problems are not as severe as you feared.
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