Re: newly diagnosed--please help

[Guest guest]

We went to the one in Pasadena and has Alissa for our DPT and she's fantastic.

Our DS was in it for 7 months. We never went to a specialist but went for PT

for his tort. I don't think a specialist is necessary. The most experienced

people are those at CT. Our son was severe--one of the worst cases and now he

is normal and looks great. Email me anytime.

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> we are going to have my 6 month old son (born 2 months early) fitted for a doc

band at cranial technologies today. Has anyone been to the Cranial Technologies

in Pasadena? If so, who was your orthotist and what was your experience like,

was it successful? I also want to know if members in general went straight from

an eval by a pediatrician to an orthotist, or if members first had their

children evaluated by a specialist for plagio before getting the helmet made.

Our pediatrician referred us to CT, but never referred us to a specialist....I

am concerned about that. I have made appointments with specialists on my own,

but can't get in right away, so I am likely going to get the helmet made first

(any thoughts will be helpful), as I understand time is of the essence....I

welcome any feedback please!!

> Thanks,

> Kim

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[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

My name is and my son has been in the DOC band for 3 weeks. We go to

cranial technologies in Pasadena. I understand your concerns because I had the

same ones. My first pediatrician recommended it and when I went there I felt

uneasy about the fact that there were only consultants. Then I changed

pediatricians and and my new doctor recommended the band also. She sent me to Gr

Graham at Cedars, I went for an evaluation and he said the same. I ended up

staying with Cranial Technologies because I have another friend from my baby

group that went there and got the best results. My consultant in Benita. She

is sweet and kind to . My friend had Theta. I have seen her a few times

and for my initial consult. She is great too.

If you need anything I am happy to help. I go every Tuesday for appointments.

Hope this helps,

Brown

Mother of 5 months, 2 weeks and 3 weeks in the DOC Band

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> we are going to have my 6 month old son (born 2 months early) fitted for a doc

band at cranial technologies today. Has anyone been to the Cranial Technologies

in Pasadena? If so, who was your orthotist and what was your experience like,

was it successful? I also want to know if members in general went straight from

an eval by a pediatrician to an orthotist, or if members first had their

children evaluated by a specialist for plagio before getting the helmet made.

Our pediatrician referred us to CT, but never referred us to a specialist....I

am concerned about that. I have made appointments with specialists on my own,

but can't get in right away, so I am likely going to get the helmet made first

(any thoughts will be helpful), as I understand time is of the essence....I

welcome any feedback please!!

> Thanks,

> Kim

>

[Guest guest]

My 8 month old daughter is being treated at the San Diego CT office.

Alyssa is our orthotist- she is excellent and I believe she also works in the

Pasadena office. I have been very pleased with the amazing progress my daughter

has made in the five weeks she has been wearing the band as well as the service

we get at CT. We went to PT for a few months and tried repositioning but did not

see a significant change. We did not see any sort of specialist, just did the

free consultation with CT and then got a prescription from our pediatrician.

Personally, I view CT as a " specialist " in treating her condition and it is a

pretty straightforward treatment. My impression is that they will be up front

with you about what they can do for you. My advice would be to get her in the

band as soon as possible. I am so relieved to see the change in her head shape!

Hope that helps,

Amy

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> we are going to have my 6 month old son (born 2 months early) fitted for a doc

band at cranial technologies today. Has anyone been to the Cranial Technologies

in Pasadena? If so, who was your orthotist and what was your experience like,

was it successful? I also want to know if members in general went straight from

an eval by a pediatrician to an orthotist, or if members first had their

children evaluated by a specialist for plagio before getting the helmet made.

Our pediatrician referred us to CT, but never referred us to a specialist....I

am concerned about that. I have made appointments with specialists on my own,

but can't get in right away, so I am likely going to get the helmet made first

(any thoughts will be helpful), as I understand time is of the essence....I

welcome any feedback please!!

> Thanks,

> Kim

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