The first photo definitely raises some flags. Can you mention it to DCM?
"Hey Susan, I'be been observing Johny and I noticed that when he stands his knees tough and his ankles don't. His lower legs splay out at an angle. It could be something that he grows out of but it's my obligation to bring up anything out of the ordinary and since I have never seen this in any other daycare children in the X number of years that I've been doing daycare I feel a sense of urgency to bring it up. I really think it's important to take him in to his pediatrician as soon as you can get him in and mention my concerns to his DR. I'd also like to give you a note to give his DR. with my observations and a few photos as examples for his DR to see. If there is something atypical going on with his legs it's best to notify his DR as soon as possible so it can be monitored and if any physical therapy is needed it's best to start as young as possible for the best chance of getting it corrected before he gets a little older and it's harder to repair. Again, it could be nothing but my experience and gut are telling me it's important enough to bring up again to his DR."
Something like that that is sensitive but still communicates the urgency for possible intervention. She could be in denial. Does he have a hard time keeping up with other children his age in your care? Perhaps bring that up as well? It's possible that he doesn't interact with children his age other than daycare so maybe DCM and DCD don't have any other comparison and they don't know.
It's great of you to be concerned. Thank you for caring lovethis
"Hey Susan, I'be been observing Johny and I noticed that when he stands his knees tough and his ankles don't. His lower legs splay out at an angle. It could be something that he grows out of but it's my obligation to bring up anything out of the ordinary and since I have never seen this in any other daycare children in the X number of years that I've been doing daycare I feel a sense of urgency to bring it up. I really think it's important to take him in to his pediatrician as soon as you can get him in and mention my concerns to his DR. I'd also like to give you a note to give his DR. with my observations and a few photos as examples for his DR to see. If there is something atypical going on with his legs it's best to notify his DR as soon as possible so it can be monitored and if any physical therapy is needed it's best to start as young as possible for the best chance of getting it corrected before he gets a little older and it's harder to repair. Again, it could be nothing but my experience and gut are telling me it's important enough to bring up again to his DR."
Something like that that is sensitive but still communicates the urgency for possible intervention. She could be in denial. Does he have a hard time keeping up with other children his age in your care? Perhaps bring that up as well? It's possible that he doesn't interact with children his age other than daycare so maybe DCM and DCD don't have any other comparison and they don't know.
It's great of you to be concerned. Thank you for caring lovethis
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