Developmental delay in 18 mth old

[gcoe]

Posted in relation to a chiropractic comment (now removed)

..while chiropractic can claim some legitimacy as musculoskeletal therapists for conditions such as back pain the management of children with neurological and other developmental issues is way beyond their scope of practice and there have been some appalling instances of claims made by chiropractors and their associations that have no scientific backing in the treatment of children. craniotherapy has not been substantiated for the treatment of any condition and it is concerning and disturbing to see such a therapy being advocated for neurological disorder, particularly of vulnerable children. As for the claim that treatments are safe I would want to see evidence of that before subjecting a young child to the treatment - evidence that the cranial therapists can't provide.

The best practice for management of these problems is by a highly skilled and functional multidisciplinary team like the one you are attending: a paediatrician, neurologist or pediatric neurologist, OT, PT, SLT, Dietitian, Nurse, psychologist etc who can each help with the appropriate management