During a pediatric developmental evaluation, you should expect to spend a good chunk of time talking to your specialist about how your child has grown, developed, and behaved. Parents spend the most time with their children and know them better than anyone, so your input will be very important in helping your developmental pediatrician build a complete picture. In your first appointment/evaluation, you should also bring any medical reports regarding your child. There will also be informal and/or formal observations of your child during the evaluation. This includes the pediatrician watching them play and socialize with others. Most children find this part of the process very enjoyable as it involves playing, drawing, building, and interacting with the clinicians. If you give your consent, your developmental pediatrician may also consult with the professionals at your child’s school or daycare program, as well as any other medical or therapeutic specialists that interact with your child on a regular basis. Once the evaluation is complete, your specialist will then discuss their finding, impressions, and recommendations moving forwards. You will typically be given a written summary of the results and recommendations and, with your consent, copies may be sent out to your attending family doctor and any other medical and/or educational professionals that may benefit from having this information. If your child requires the support of a developmental pediatrician, contact us at Julia Barriga. Our team of licensed, experienced, and knowledgeable professionals would be happy to chat with you and answer any questions that you may have. We are conveniently located at 5001 East Busch Blvd Tampa, FL 33617. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Tampa FL, Terrace FL, Thonotosassa FL, Lutz FL, Greater Carrollwood FL, Lake Magdalene FL, Westchase FL, and Town ‘N’ Country FL.