Before a Diagnosis
Introduction
Identifying and Diagnosing Problems
Screening Tests
- are often difficult for parents or physicians to recognize and may be uncommon or rare
- could benefit from starting treatment or avoiding an exposure before the problem is obvious
- Newborn heel stick and hearing tests
- Ultrasound tests looking for dislocated hips in infants born by C-section
- Questionnaires to identify maternal depression
- Developmental questionnaires completed at well-child checks
- Blood tests looking for lead exposure in toddlers
- Vision tests done in primary care offices or schools
When There are Concerns
From Your Physician
From You
What Happens Next
Diagnosis
Testing and Referrals
Follow-Up
Resources
Information & Support
For Parents and Patients
Support
Family Support and Information Organizations ( 33 KB)
National organizations that provide support, information, and resources to families of children with special health care needs,
assembled by Utah Family Voices.
General
Center for Parent Information & Resources Locator
Parent Centers are for families with a child who has a disability, as well as the professionals who work with them.
First Signs
A national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating parents and pediatric professionals about the early warning signs
of autism and other developmental disorders. Includes developmental milestones, red flags, and communication needs of parents
and physicians.
Learn the Signs. Act Early (CDC)
Tools, videos, lists, and learning materials to track a child’s development (ages 2 months to 5 years) and act if concerned
about progress; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Services
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
See all Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays services providers (21) in our database.
Local Support Groups, General
See all Local Support Groups, General services providers (4) in our database.
Newborn Screening Programs
See all Newborn Screening Programs services providers (3) in our database.
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
See all Occupational Therapy, Pediatric services providers (28) in our database.
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Authors
Author: | Chuck Norlin, MD - 1/2013 |
Reviewing Author: | Tina Persels - 2/2013 |
Content Last Updated: | 5/2016 |