The Doctor
Every year (at least), you’ll be showing up for a doctor’s appointment. If you take your child to the annual physical this year and you feel frustrated or you think you’re not being heard, look for an alternative. You’re working hard to get answers for your child, and you need a partner in that quest. You and your child deserve that!
Local Facebook Groups
This is a great use of local Facebook groups for parents of kids with special needs. If you feel comfortable, share some of your child’s needs and ask for parents to recommend docs that have been helpful. Often, you’ll notice one or two doctors who keep getting mentioned – those are the great ones! Call and see if they have availability for new patients. I wish you a fulfilling doctor, patient, parent relationship!!
Here’s my most comprehensive post on doctor’s appointments. It’s chock-full of great ideas, if I do say so myself.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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