Toronto/Ottawa? -- The Mighty Quinn: Our 5 month old daughter with plagiocephaly

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone!

First off, I am so thankful to have been directed to this group - what a

wonderful resource with so many amazing stories!

I first noticed that Quinn's head (right side) looked a bit flat when she was

3.5 months old. I mentioned it to our doctor who referred us to a pediatrician.

The pediatrician said that it was a moderate to severe case and referred us to

physio. Since then we've only had 2 physio appointments. We've been propping

her up religiously and it has made some difference, but unfortunately the spot

is still there. When we were at the first physio appt. they mentioned that her

ears and forehead were actually misaligned (which I had not noticed).

I've been reading a lot about this topic online and have made another

appointment with our pediatrician for next Monday. I'm going to ask to be

referred to a specialist in either Toronto or Ottawa.

I'm just wondering if anyone has had experiences at either of these places? Do

they do the DOC band or STAR band? Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much in advance!

Quinn's mum, Jen.

[Guest guest]

It is within the pediatrician's purview to prescribe the treatment,

and *your* decision whether the treatment is necessary. Referral to

a specialist would probably be an unnecessary delay, and you're in

the optimal treatment period right now.

If they thought it was something that might require a special scan or

surgery (typically, craniosynostosis), they would have sent you there

initially.

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Thad Launderville

Montpelier, VT

Clara age 2, STARband '10

On Apr 25, 2010, at 7:58 PM, flygirl_yvr wrote:

> I've been reading a lot about this topic online and have made

> another appointment with our pediatrician for next Monday. I'm

> going to ask to be referred to a specialist in either Toronto or

> Ottawa.

[Guest guest]

Hi Thad,

Thanks for the advice. As far as I'm aware, the clinic in Toronto will only see

us if we have been referred by a doctor. We also require a " prescription " for

the band in order for it to be covered by our insurance.

We have decided to go through with the treatment as we also believe that she is

at the optimal age!

Jen

Re: Toronto/Ottawa? -- The Mighty Quinn: Our 5 month old

daughter with plagiocephaly

It is within the pediatrician's purview to prescribe the treatment,

and *your* decision whether the treatment is necessary. Referral to

a specialist would probably be an unnecessary delay, and you're in

the optimal treatment period right now.

If they thought it was something that might require a special scan or

surgery (typically, craniosynostosis), they would have sent you there

initially.

--

Thad Launderville

Montpelier, VT

Clara age 2, STARband '10

On Apr 25, 2010, at 7:58 PM, flygirl_yvr wrote:

> I've been reading a lot about this topic online and have made

> another appointment with our pediatrician for next Monday. I'm

> going to ask to be referred to a specialist in either Toronto or

> Ottawa.

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[Guest guest]

I know we've already chatted about this, but just in case anyone else is

interested - Sick Kids in Toronto actually makes their own orthotics. In case

anyone is going expected a DOCband or STARband. They look a lot like hockey

helmets!

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> > I've been reading a lot about this topic online and have made

> > another appointment with our pediatrician for next Monday. I'm

> > going to ask to be referred to a specialist in either Toronto or

> > Ottawa.

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