Can my pediatrician diagnose degenerative developmental disabilities?
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Your child's pediatrician will check to make sure your child is hitting certain developmental milestones, such as babbling, waving, and speaking. In addition, a pediatrician may observe your child to see if any typical signs of developmental disorders are present. If your pediatrician suspects a degenerative developmental disability, they may refer your child to a specialist.
Your child's pediatrician will check to make sure your child is hitting certain developmental milestones, such as babbling, waving, and speaking. In addition, a pediatrician may observe your child to see if any typical signs of developmental... More -
Dr. Iris Rodriguez-Ocasio of MDLIVE answered:The pediatrician will see if the child is developing properly and reaching its milestones. If a milestone is not met, the pediatrician may refer the child to the neurologist, child developmentalist, or a geneticist who specializes in degenerative developmental disabilities.
The pediatrician will see if the child is developing properly and reaching its milestones. If a milestone is not met, the pediatrician may refer the child to the neurologist, child developmentalist, or a geneticist who specializes in... More
