Eval: Depends on whether the atrophy looks prenatal, normal brain otherwise. Work up for neuro developmental diseases...Deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, etc.
Answered 10/19/2012
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Diffuse or localized: Static or progressive? State-fundedearly intervention services can start now to help him develop optimally. Also, ask his pediatrician about referral to a developmental/ behavioral pediatrician, who may order genetic testing, vision, hearing, standardized tests of development by a child psychologist & other evals based on thorough history, physical, neurological & neurodevelopmental exams.
Answered 12/8/2017
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