Guest guest Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 That is great news! We've gotten a fair amount of improvement since 15 months. It has been very slow, but it adds up. We've kept in the helmet over 6 months. Many people will tell you the Starband is not effective after 6 months. In our case, we found this not to be true. Also, you may hear people tell you that there won't be much improvement past certain ages. We found that even past 22 months, if you are patient, there is still change. You many also want to research alternative treatments such as osteopathy, CST and chiro. Good luck, Kathy, mom to , 22.5 months Karin wrote: So despite being denied by insurance we have gone ahead a started the process of getting a StarBand. It feels good to have a decision made and moving forward with that decision. Levi was measured and my little squirmy worm stayed still and we got the scan in only two takes! I am uploading a picture of out little Levi in his little stocking he had to wear for the scan in the "L" folder. Our new Pediatrician is writing an appeal letter to our insurance, we didn't even have to ask her to do it, yay, I love our new ped. I will be writing an appeal as well. EI (early intervention) may cover it, although I am not getting my hopes yet. It feels great that there are so many people going to bat for us now, I just wish we could have had all this action 9 months ago. He'll be fitted on May 4. Karin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Thanks for the encouragement. What is CST? Karin > > > > > > So despite being denied by insurance we have gone ahead a started the > > process of getting a StarBand. It feels good to have a decision made > > and moving forward with that decision. Levi was measured and my little > > squirmy worm stayed still and we got the scan in only two takes! > > I am uploading a picture of out little Levi in his little stocking he > > had to wear for the scan in the " L " folder. > > > > Our new Pediatrician is writing an appeal letter to our insurance, we > > didn't even have to ask her to do it, yay, I love our new ped. I will > > be writing an appeal as well. EI (early intervention) may cover it, > > although I am not getting my hopes yet. It feels great that there are > > so many people going to bat for us now, I just wish we could have had > > all this action 9 months ago. > > > > He'll be fitted on May 4. > > > > Karin > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 CST is cranial sacral therapy. (I think!!) Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeedFrom: "Karin" <k.marlett.c@...>Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:56:56 -0000<Plagiocephaly >Subject: Re: Started the process Thanks for the encouragement. What is CST?Karin> > > >> > So despite being denied by insurance we have gone ahead a started the > > process of getting a StarBand. It feels good to have a decision made > > and moving forward with that decision. Levi was measured and my little > > squirmy worm stayed still and we got the scan in only two takes!> > I am uploading a picture of out little Levi in his little stocking he > > had to wear for the scan in the " L " folder.> >> > Our new Pediatrician is writing an appeal letter to our insurance, we > > didn't even have to ask her to do it, yay, I love our new ped. I will > > be writing an appeal as well. EI (early intervention) may cover it, > > although I am not getting my hopes yet. It feels great that there are > > so many people going to bat for us now, I just wish we could have had > > all this action 9 months ago.> >> > He'll be fitted on May 4.> >> > Karin> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Yes, CST is cranial sacral therapy. A cranial osteopath with experience in pediatrics may be a good place to start. In addition, has been seeing a chiropractor who does cranial adjustments and a little CST almost weekly for months. The alternative treatments have helped 's head shape. Recently, started PT since it turns out he has some mild posture/muscle imbalances that probably contributed to the plagio. My 5.5 year son , who also has a little plagio, just started regular CST therapy. 's chiro was too long of a drive for him and the osteopath is difficult to schedule appointments with. So, I found a recommended very local cranial sacral therapist. So far enjoys the CST treatments,. It is too early to tell whether it helps his head shape, but he has been more calm. -Kathy, mom to 22.5 months and 5.5 years, both now with very mild plagio carrie_fl4@... wrote: CST is cranial sacral therapy. (I think!!) Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with SprintSpeed From: "Karin" <k.marlett.cgmail> Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:56:56 -0000 <Plagiocephaly > Subject: Re: Started the process Thanks for the encouragement. What is CST? Karin > > > > > > So despite being denied by insurance we have gone ahead a started the > > process of getting a StarBand. It feels good to have a decision made > > and moving forward with that decision. Levi was measured and my little > > squirmy worm stayed still and we got the scan in only two takes! > > I am uploading a picture of out little Levi in his little stocking he > > had to wear for the scan in the "L" folder. > > > > Our new Pediatrician is writing an appeal letter to our insurance, we > > didn't even have to ask her to do it, yay, I love our new ped. I will > > be writing an appeal as well. EI (early intervention) may cover it, > > although I am not getting my hopes yet. It feels great that there are > > so many people going to bat for us now, I just wish we could have had > > all this action 9 months ago. > > > > He'll be fitted on May 4. > > > > Karin > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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