How do you get into see a specialist quicker than 3 months for grandson 3 yrs old?
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Call the office, or better yet show up at the office, and explain your situation. Do not take "no" for an answer. Be polite, but be firm. If they say "there is nothing we can do", then say, "that's not accpetable". Make sure you highlight the fact that you are worried about the fact that he stops breathing at night - this might make it sound more like an emergency.\n\nThe system is designed to be efficient for doctors, not patients. You must aggressively advocate for your son. Being persistent (but always polite) is the best way to make things happen.\n\nGood luck!
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At 9 months old pretty much all the medication is labeled as "consult doctor first".  Not until after 2 should you really start following label directions without a doctor's advice.\n\nSo my advice would be make an appointment with her pediatrician for as early as you can today.\n\nOther than that keep her warm but not over bundled.  Use layers.  Offer her lots of liquids, extra juice and water.  Run a humidifier if you can.
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Gina, you don't say where you live, so I'm not sure I can help, other than to suggest you go through the closest Children's Hospital and ask.  Most children's hospitals have such specialized staff and are so wonderful at working with all types of children's problems, I feel sure they have to have some Autism specialists on staff. If you were in my area I could probably make some recommendations, since we have an Autistic child, but not knowing the area we're talking about, that's about the best I can do. Good luck!  Just do some calling around.
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Has his school suggested there is any reason to be concerned?  If his school has not suggested there is anything wrong, maybe there is nothing to worry about.\n\nHOwever, I'm not trying to alarm you, but your grandson may need to see a doctor.  You are not clear about what you are describing, but your grandson may have a disorder that needs to be addressed.  I don't want to suggest any sort of diagnosis here, but if I were you I'd see a pediatrician.\n\n\nI wish you well in getting this sorted out.
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not common see a doctor for this as quick as you can ?
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Any child at risk should be protected at all costs. Talking to your GP would be a start.
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A developmental pediatrician is a great place to start if you have concerns. Also if the child is over 3 yrs old, the public schools can do it. If you decide to go the public school route, call and ask if they have an autism team. The evaluation is free through the public school. \n\nMy son has high functioning autism. He is verbal and somewhat social but definitely fits on the spectrum. We had evaluations done by both a dev pediatrician and the public school and were very happy with both.
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your best option is a note from the doctor.  You may be in for a fight but your child does have rights this is not the 50's anymore
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I know someone, He needed an operation, you need to see a specialist.
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SEEK PROFESIONAL HELP SOON
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the only way he can get special services for learning is if he's in a public school. otherwise, they think you are providing better for him in a one on one setting in the home than they could even in a small group setting in a public school. \nyour pediatrician should be able to make the necessary referrals for you though.
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A pediatric neurologist treats children with neurological disorders.  Go to this website for more information:\nhttp://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/neurology-care/pediatric-neurology.cfm\n\nHave fun!
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I 100% recommend Summit Children's Progam.  They are at 6757 Greene Street Philadelphia 19119.  (It's Mount Airy, one block off Lincoln Drive) Their number is 215-848-4451. They have a well-structured instructional program.  My three-year has been with them for a year and she already knows how to write her name and count to 15 in spanish. Every morning she is excited about going to school and seeing her friends. \n\nWe found Summit through our pediatrician.  You can also visit Child Care Aware's website. They have good information about locating quality child care in your community.\n\nGood luck.\n\nSharmil McKee\nwww.mckeelegal.com
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You want to make sure he is board certified.Also if you have a medial professional friend who works at the hospital where the doc has privileges; they can give a recommendation
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find an emergency room, you are not gonna die but you need to get it treated quicker than later.....
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When Should I Call My Child's Doctor?\n\nThe exact temperature that should trigger a call to the doctor depends on the age of the child, the illness, and whether the child has other symptoms with the fever.\n\nCall your child's doctor if you have an:\n\n    * infant younger than 3 months with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius)\n    * older child with a temperature of higher than 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius)\n\nIf an older child has a fever of less than 104 degrees, call the doctor if the child also:\n\n    * refuses fluids or seems too ill to drink adequately\n    * has persistent diarrhea or repeated vomiting\n    * has any signs of dehydration\n    * has a specific complaint (i.e., sore throat or earache)\n    * still has a fever after 24 hours in a child younger than 2 years or 72 hours in a child 2 years or older\n    * has recurrent fevers, even if they only last a few hours each night\n\nSeek emergency care if your child shows any of the following signs along with a fever:\n\n    * inconsolable crying for several hours\n    * extreme irritability\n    * lethargy and difficulty waking\n    * rash or purple spots that look like bruises on the skin (that were not there before the child got sick)\n    * blue lips, tongue, and nails\n    * infant's soft spot on the head seems to be bulging outward\n    * stiff neck\n    * severe headache\n    * limpness and refusal to move\n    * difficulty breathing that doesn't get better when the nose is cleared\n    * leaning forward and drooling\n    * seizure\n\nAlso, check with your child's doctor for his or her specific guidelines on when to call about a fever.
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call the dental school and ask them.  Some schools have a long waiting list.  also if your child is under the age of 18 and meet some criteria, your child could get medicaid.  just call the Medicaid office in your area.