I am familiar with speaking to both professionals and parents and have done multiple workshops for early interventionists, daycare providers, social workers, medical care providers, and other therapists. What should I do if I suspect my baby is having difficulties with development?
• Speak first with your medical care provider about your concerns. When babies are having difficulty, there can often be a medical cause which should be addressed. • Ask how to contact your local early intervention program for support • Consider evaluation in a developmental clinic such as Child Development at Dartmouth Hitchcock or Child Development at Vermont. Department of Health. Your local medical provider can help to make that referral.
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