Anti-anxiety medication and independent walking

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Hi Everyone,

I would greatly appreciate your input regarding the following scenario.

My son, , is 4 yrs. old and is walking by holding one hand. If you let go,

he will freeze, protest, and plop on the floor. He demonstrates the same

reactions after standing independently for approx. 30 seconds.

The physical therapist from 's school asked me to query our developmental

pediatrician whether he might be a candidate for an anti-anxiety medication,

because she feels that emotional issues (rather than muscle tone or motor

planning ones) are keeping him back from walking independently at this point.

Were any of your children ever prescribed an anti-anxiety medication for the

purposes of expediting independent walking? I have been in touch with our local

developmental ped. as well as Dr. Capone and am waiting to hear back from them.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Best,

Mom to , 4 yrs. old

DS/PDD-NOS