Hi All,
I have a six-month-old baby who is currently being seen by genetics for a suspected genetic condition, though there is currently no diagnosis despite having several tests done to rule out possible conditions like Down syndrome. I know my child looks a little different as he has several dysmorphic features which is why genetics is seeing him in the first place. However, I feel uncertain about what to do and when and how to help support him. We were supposed to see a community paediatrician but this referral was rejected as there are currently no developmental delays. The thing is I am still so worried. I know at this age it's so hard to tell as babies all develop so differently. However, at times I feel that my son is not animated enough (he smiles but not as often as my older child did, he laughs but only when we tickle him). He also has a tendency to sit with his mouth open and there are other little things that niggle that I might have written off as 'a baby being a baby' otherwise. I am happy to pay privately for an assessment but who do I see: physiotherapist, speech language therapist, occupational therapist? All of the above? Or do I just wait until things are so obvious I can't second guess? I want the best for my child and as scary as a possible diagnosis is I also want to get early intervention if something does start to come up.
What have those of you with younger children done and when did you know it was time to seek more support?
TIA!