Concerns with Infant Motor Skills? We can Help!
The Infant Motor Evaluation Clinic (IMEC) is designed to provide a one-stop comprehensive evaluation for young children. This clinic was developed to foster early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (or ‘high risk of CP’) because recent evidence has demonstrated
· CP specific intervention improves motor and cognitive outcomes for children
· Early monitoring and treatment prevents complications of CP
· Families benefit from early diagnosis, intervention, and support
Referrals are welcome for any child under the age of 2 with motor concerns (such as head lag at 4 months, not sitting at 9 months, or a hand preference prior to 24 months) and for whom a diagnosis of CP might be considered. For children who are followed in CCHMC outpatient OTPT, referring providers may also be contacted by the treating therapist if a referral to IMEC is indicated.
Referrals should go to Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine and refer to IMEC and if you have clinical questions, contact a Pediatric Rehabilitation physician through Physician Priority Link: 1-513–636–7997 or 1-888-636-7997.