IMPORTANCE OF DIAGNOSIS

              What a big difference diagnosis can make. 

 The parents realized there was some developmental difficulties going on with their 18 month old daughter.  They took her to a number of doctors.  The first one said it was Turret’s syndrome; they had been warned beforehand the doctor was going to say this—rightfully so.

      The second appt. was with a highly touted doctor from UCLA; took 6 mo. to get an appointment.   She was diagnosed with Mental Retardation by this doctor.

      Finally she was referred by two other parties to the same doctor. This doctor said her daughter would grow up with learning disabilities but would eventually go to high school.  That's  what happened.  She is now 16 years old (2005) with some learning disabilities and is in high school.  She loves Yoga.