recommendations for therapists and MD in St. Louis area???

[Guest guest]

I still cannot get over the amount of information I am gathering from this one

place. Thank you a million times over. I was feeling confident last night and

composed a thoughtful letter to Liam's current school SLP politely inquiring her

specific experience working with apraxia and requested an IEP meeting to

increase his speech time from 60 minutes. I also started the ball rolling to

request therapy through the summer. I feel with what I have learned here and

from 'Latetalkers' my requests were based on knowledge and not just a mother's

whim. I'll let you know.

1)However, I am still in search of the right doctor to work with. The ped neuro

wasn't the help we had hoped for. I found the name of a developmental

pediatrician and a name of a pediatric physiatrist but only from internet

research...not from recommendation. Anyone have someone they know or have heard

good things about?

2) Same thing as far as finding an SLP. I was wondering if there is an SLP

association that would have records of who has taken the PROMPT training?

3) Is it worth taking Liam to a specialist, even if they are out of state? If

so, who would you recommend. I read about Dr. Agin but don't know if this step

is necessary.

4) Lastly, Liam's hypotonia (I think) continues to effect his ability to stand

or walk unsupported. From what I read this is much more than a soft neuro sign.

Does anyone else have a child who was still not walking unsupported at 3 y/o?

On a sweet note, Liam got to spend time with his grandparents this weekend.

They haven't seem him since we adopted him last May. They were having a hard

time believing that a child who couldn't talk could truly understand everything

we said he could. We they happily have eaten their humble pie and are in shock

of how smart (and cute and sweet) their newest grandson is

Thanks for the answers and support

Paige