Neurodisability assessment

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DD is 22 months old. When she was 18 months she wasn't walking independently nor saying any words so we were referred for a neurodisability assessment and hearing test. All her physical development has been a bit late e.g. first crawled at 13 months. She started walking a month ago, her hearing is fine and she is starting to copy more sounds and says 4 words at most.

The appt for the assessment has come through but I'm not sure whether to cancel it. I have no concerns about her at all and don't want to waste their time but on the other hand if she does have some developmental delay/condition then I'd feel terrible knowing we passed up the opportunity to find out sooner.

Any similar experiences?

I would get it done, with the current waiting lists if you need to revisit later it will take longer still. Better to see what they say now, early intervention is hugely important.

If you are 100% sure then cancel but if any doubts go .. as above the lists are long and you are lucky to get one . At least it's out to bed that way.

Imagine how good it would feel to officially rule out any problems.

get the assessment, its a nightmare getting appointments if in 12 months when she hits nursery age and they notice there is something going on.

You're much better getting her assessed.

Take it - it's just an assessment. Why would you not? Even if I was 100% unconcerned with dc development is still take this if offered.

You have no reason not to take the assessment.

If she gets the all clear, great, if she doesn't then early intervention is everything.

Just because you don't have any concerns doesn't mean there aren't any, professionals will pick on things that parents might not.

That makes me feel much better, thanks! I hate feeling like I'm wasting their time so good to hear others would still go.