Home   About Us   Divisions   Ask a Med-U-Nurse   Health Library   Find a Doctor   For Physicians   Job Opportunities   Make a Difference   News & Events   Research   Residents & Fellows   Your Hospital Visit 171 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29425 843-792-1414 800-424-MUSC		Print Version Down Syndrome Center - Your First Visit By providing a range of comprehensive services within one center, families can streamline their visits and receive a wide range of various services without visiting multiple agencies and professionals. The child's initial visit can consist of evaluations by a developmental pediatrician, a speech and language pathologist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, and a social worker. Subsequent visits may involve referrals to other medical specialists within the MUSC network, including audiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ENT), pulmonary medicine, nutrition, psychology, and radiology. G. Shashidhar Pai, MD, senior advisor, and Angela LaRosa,MD, medical director, lead the center's staff of caring physicians, nurses, and therapists. At your initial appointment you should expect to: Discuss any concerns you have about your child Review your child's history (medical problems, developmental and behavioral issues, educational placements, therapies) Make sure your child is up-to-date on all recommended testing Conduct developmental testing Perform a physical examination Recommend further testing, therapies or educational programming Meet and consult with a speech, occupational, and/or physical therapist
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