ReadingMama1214 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 We live in the Denver area and are trying to find a therapist to evaluate our 5 year old. Her pediatrician won't give an actual referral because he insists that it is behavorial. However, her sensitivities have been persistent and she's now having some obsessive behaviors. I'm on the waitlist for one practice which will evaluate. But most others I call need a physicians referral or don't do initial assessments. Does anyone know of any in the Denver area? I plan to fight for a referral when we go for her annual checkup in two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown4girls Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 We are also in the Denver area. My grandson lives with us and receives therapy. He has therapy through Rocky Mountain Human Services. They do both speech and PT. His OT is with Children's Hospital main campus. He received referrals through his doc at Children's. He is only 18 months. I know that If they are in school they can receive therapy at school. I would push to get your doc to give you a referral if possible. That makes it so much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If she is not yet in school, child find covers her and you can self refer https://www.cde.state.co.us/early/childfinddirectoryinfo If she is in school, they can still help you find somebody. You may have to pay out of pocket for an evaluation, but I cannot imagine somebody turning you down, that's weird. Maybe try a group like Solace healthcare or developmental pathways (those were random off the top of my head, I am not affiliated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Also, if he doesn't give a referral, consider seeing a new pediatrician who will work with your family's needs. Not giving a referral irks me, I mean, does he get a bonus from your insurance company for not referring people for further help? Don't answer that, I'm scared you'll say yes. Especially since I know SIL gets bonuses for not calling specialists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingMama1214 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 We are also in the Denver area. My grandson lives with us and receives therapy. He has therapy through Rocky Mountain Human Services. They do both speech and PT. His OT is with Children's Hospital main campus. He received referrals through his doc at Children's. He is only 18 months. I know that If they are in school they can receive therapy at school. I would push to get your doc to give you a referral if possible. That makes it so much easier. Children's doesn't take our insurance unfortunately. At least their psychiatric behavorial department doesn't. She's in school but only half day. And since the behaviors don't interfere with her school day or academics, they won't do the evaluation for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingMama1214 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 If she is not yet in school, child find covers her and you can self refer https://www.cde.state.co.us/early/childfinddirectoryinfo If she is in school, they can still help you find somebody. You may have to pay out of pocket for an evaluation, but I cannot imagine somebody turning you down, that's weird. Maybe try a group like Solace healthcare or developmental pathways (those were random off the top of my head, I am not affiliated). She's in school but they won't evaluate her since it doesn't interfere with her at school or academically. I'm going to try and talk with them, but her teacher says they're pretty strict about it needing to interfere with school to get services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 If I had a kid with sensory issues, I'd go here: https://www.spdstar.org I'm not sure how extensive their family services are (for the obsessive end of things), but I'm betting they know who to recommend in the Denver area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 OT for SPD? The Star Center in Greedwood Village has a national reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) OT for SPD? The Star Center in Greedwood Village has a national reputation. Yes, I have friends here in TX who took summer leave from work and relocated to CO for the summer for intense OT work. They are that kind of good. They train other OT professionals. :) ETA: Our old OT (other part of the nation--not TX) trained at the Star Center. SaveSave Edited January 13, 2017 by kbeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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