Do you trust your pediatrician? Do you have confidence in the doctor's abilities?
Some folks seem to have great pediatricians. If this is the case, I would discuss with him/her. If they are like the incompetent doctors we have encountered, I would not. My rule is that the doctor must first address any physical medical issues before they tackle any social/behavioral/intellectual issues. (Ten year old has a facial deformity that can be attributed to area pediatricians being completely useless - and it would have been even worse if we had followed their advice.)
I can't imagine a four year old being "behind" in writing and drawing. Sure, some kids may really shine at these skills, but I think many aren't doing a whole lot.
Personally, I would wait. Middle kid had sensory issues and more or less outgrew them (or learned when she should hide them to have social acceptance). Others here may have a different take on this, and may have found early intervention to be best. The "wait and see" approach worked just fine for middle kid, but that is a study of one.
I should add that middle kid's drawing skills were pretty advanced at that age (not so much anymore at 16). Don't know if that might be important.
Last edited by NotSoGifted; 09/07/14 08:41 AM. Reason: added info
