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When your child is diagnosed, and at regular times during your child's life,
he or she will undergo a number of evaluations and brain function tests (neurologic tests).
These are usually done by a brain specialist (neurologist). To show the structure of the brain, radiologic tests such as CT or MRI can be done by an imaging specialist
(radiologist). Testing to determine how your child is developing and to screen for
learning problems can be done by specialists in child development (pediatricians, psychologists, occupational/ physical therapists,
and or teachers). Testing can be done in several settings including schools, hospitals, or other clinical settings.
At the time your child is diagnosed with ONH your doctors should be able to tell you if there are major problems with your child's brain structure. Doctors cannot always predict if a child will or will not have problems with brain function. When a child is less than 3-4 years of age, it is often difficult to predict future brain functions such as speech, intelligence and learning. All of these brain problems may worsen if your child has poor vision (visually impaired). It is sometimes difficult to assess the brain function and overall development of a child with poor vision. Visually impaired children must be taught and tested in different ways. Be sure that your child is tested and treated by professionals who have experience working with children with poor vision. |
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