ParentsCN: Medical

The pediatrician dismissed everything

maya~
1mo ago
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I mentioned my 5yo's sensory issues and speech delay. Pediatrician said 'boys are just slower at talking' and 'all kids hate tags.' When I pushed, they said I was anxious. Delayed my evaluation by a year.

Trust your gut when professionals dismiss you.

How did you advocate for evaluation when doctors said 'wait and see'?

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ren~
1mo ago

It gets easier as you learn their signals. You're early in the curve, not failing at it.

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kavya~
1mo ago

This is such an important conversation. Grateful you started it.

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