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What medicine should i give to improve deley development for my 13 month daughter

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Pediatrician: You need to talk to your pediatrician to determine why there is a developmental delay. Do not give your child anything without discussing it first.

Answered 12/17/2012

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Early intervention: I would recommend physical therapy and if needed speech therapy to help your baby develop as close to normal for age as possible. I am not sure that medicine is what is needed, since I do not know the medical history of your baby, but early intervention involving physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy could help.

Answered 10/23/2013

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

You've gotten good: Advice. Rarely is there a medication that addresses the underlying genetic/medical disorders that cause developmental delays. To maximize her developmental potential, enroll her in your state's early intervention program for needed therapies. At the same time, ask your pediatrician for a referral to a developmental/behavioral pediatrician (found on sdbp.Org) to look for the etiology (cause).

Answered 12/17/2012

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