Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

Who would I see for this to get him evaluated? The teacher and gym teacher at my son's school suspect there is an issue and I don't know where to go from here. I know I could see the ped, but I don't need referrals so I would rather just go to the specialist first, kwim?

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

I would call a PT in your area and tell them your concerns. They will set up an evaluation. Most will ask for an RX from the ped. though. If you are looking for a reason WHY there are gross motor delays, you would see a neuro for that.

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

I would see if you could get the school to evaluate him.

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

Though you don't need referrals, you will need an Rx from your ped to be seen by a PT. Otherwise, the school might be able to evaluate him.

ETA: PT will also let you know if a neuro appt might be helpful.

Message edited 11/8/2011 1:41:14 PM.

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

Called the schhol and the ped. School is saying that the quickest way is to go to the ped and get them to put it in wirting, other wise they can get him evaluated but it can take longer.

Thanks for the help!

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

Really? I believe by State law they need to respond in a certain time period?

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

He said it was quicker if I go thru my ped first but I can just go thur the school. He is going to speak to the teacher and gym teacher and get back to me tomorrow but in the mean time I made the appointment with my ped.

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

I would go through both. Mainly because it will start the process with school. They do a full work up to assess other issues he may be having that a ped may not be aware of.

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

I'd go to a pediatric physical therapist first.

Getting your DS evaluated by the school means initiating a referral to the Committee on Special Education (CSE). That would include psychological and educational evaluations as well. If there are no academic/educational issues you may not want your DS missing instructional time for those evals. Also, the CSE has 60 days from the date you sign consent to complete the evaluations and meet to determine eligibility for special education. Getting an appt with a PT would be quicker, i think. GL!

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

Re: Gross Motor Delay in 6 year old

The school district I work for offers OT and PT as An educationally related support service (ERSS), so a student can receive them as a stand alone service if they don't qualify under an IEP or 504 plan. We screen the student as soon as we receive the parents written consent. if they qualify, we start treatment when we receive the prescription. If your school district does not
offer OT or PT as an ERSS service and there is no need for an IEP because there are no academic concerns or there is no medical diagnosis to warrant a 504 plan, then your district won't provide OT or PT, even though the student qualifies. At that point you would have to pay out of pocket or go through your insurance at a pediatric clinic.