890 Rockwall pkwy, suite 100
Rockwall, TX 75032
www.northpediatrics1@gmail.com">www.northpediatrics1@gmail.com
Tel: 214-306-4456
Fax: 214-306-4457
TO LOGIN TO THE NEW PATIENT PORTAL CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Here you will be able to make, cancel and reschedule your own sick and Well Child appointments only (please read below). You will also be able to see your medical records and print shot records.
https://portal.letsdevelo.com/northpediatric
As we transition to our new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, we kindly ask for your patience while we work through the initial adjustments. To help make this transition as smooth as possible, here are a few helpful tips:
1. Appointment Confirmations and Paperwork: After each appointment is made, you will receive a text to confirm your scheduled time. If your visit requires any paperwork, you will be sent a link to complete it prior to your visit. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible prior to your scheduled visit.
2. Self-Scheduling Guidelines: Patients can self-schedule for Well Child check-ups and same-day or next-day sick visits. When scheduling a Well Child visit, please ensure your child has already reached the required age for that specific milestone. For example, a child must be at least one year old to be scheduled for a 1-year well check.
3. Specialized Appointments: Any appointment types outside of sick or well visits—such as ADHD appointments (in-person or telemedicine)—must be scheduled by calling our office directly.
4. Historical Medical Records: There will be a temporary lag in viewing historical medical records in the new patient portal as the data import process continues. If you need to retrieve records sooner, you can still access your information through the old NextGen portal.
As always, if you need anything or have any questions, please call our office directly so we can assist you.
Thank you for your cooperation and for being a part of our practice.
Development Problems
As you watch your child grow, remember that each child develops at his or her own pace and the range of normal is quite wide. However, it is helpful to be aware of red flags for potential developmental delays in children. These delays are significant lags in one or more areas of emotional, mental, or physical growth. If your child experiences a delay, early treatment is the best way to help him or her make progress or even to catch up.
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What Are Developmental Delays in Young Children?
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There are many different types of developmental delays in infants and young children. They include problems with:
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language or speech
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movement -- motor skills
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social and emotional skills
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thinking -- cognitive skills
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Sometimes, a delay occurs in many or all of these areas. When that happens, it is called "global developmental delay." Global developmental delay may occur for any of the following reasons:
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a genetic defect, such as Down syndrome
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fetal alcohol syndrome, caused by a mother drinking alcohol during pregnancy
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fragile X syndrome, an inherited type of cognitive impairment
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severe medical problems developing soon after birth, often associated with prematurity
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often no cause can be found
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What follows are warning signs for different types of delays that may show up from infancy to age 2. You will also learn about some of the causes of developmental delays and potential treatments.
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Language and Speech Delays in Children
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Speech delays in toddlers are common. In fact, language and speech problems are the most common type of developmental delay. Speech refers to verbal expression, including the way words are formed. Language is a broader system of expressing and receiving information, such as being able to understand gestures.
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Possible causes. A variety of problems may cause language and speech delays, including:
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exposure to more than one language -- which can cause mild delays in toddlers but not delays by the time they reach school age
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child abuse or neglect
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a problem with the muscles controlling speech -- a disorder called dysarthria
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hearing loss, which may occur in children who have severe middle ear infections or occur as a result of certain medications, trauma, or genetic disorders
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autism spectrum disorders -- a group of neurological disorders that may involve impaired communication as well as impaired social interaction and cognitive skills
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no cause can be found
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