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My daughter is 6 has learning difficulties across board,developmental delay in all areas and in toileting ,language , short attention any ideas ?

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Dr. Carlos Barrios answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Child testing: First it would be good to get psychometrics done via psychologist who can to testing batteries to take stock of where your daughter is at developmentally by the numbers. That documentation will be invaluable as you navigate school and add on providers and services, including social security based disability funding. Pediatric referral for the above is good to start with. take care.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Global Developmental: Delay is diagnosed only in kids age birth-4. At 5 & >, schools test IQ - learning, reasoning & problem-solving & adaptive skills - conceptual, social & practical, to determine if a child has Intellectual Disability - an IQ of 70 or

Answered 12/20/2014

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