what to ask at physical

[Ramona]

Hi I'm fairly new here. I need some help. I have an apt. for my 3 yr old daughter to see a nurse practioner to rule out any physical causes for her behavioral issues.

I want to touch on the fact that she is a very poor sleeper and I suspect she may also be anemic. My main concern is explaining the issues we're having with out seeming like a total nut or an overbearing first time mom.

Does that make sense? For those of you who started with a physical evaluation what kind of questions did you have for the doctor. and how did you express the problems your child was having in a clear concise way?

TIA

 

[BusynMember]

Why not write a list?

 

[SRL]

Writing a list of your concerns is a good idea. Include developmental and behavioral.

If there's a family history of neurological or mental health problems that should be mentioned. A video of a meltdown or atypical behavior can be very helpful.

There is a detailed parent report linked below which some parents use, more often for the next step of the process:
http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10

Not only can the nurse practitioner help rule out physical causes but often a pediatrician referral is necessary to see a developmental pediatrician or pediatric neuropyschologist (the specialists we suggest).