DADHC came to visit and assess Beth yesterday.  The visit was really good - one of their Physiotherapists was able to come out at the same time - and Beth really liked her a lot - she got a lot of smiles and talking!  The have recommended that Beth start Physio immediately and that we also have at least one visit immediately from the speech therapist just to check her feeding and swallowing is all ok.  Occupational therapy will come a bit later, and will involve things like the high chair etc but the Physio will cover that in a basic way for the moment.  Physio will come at least once a fortnight, and she was very happy with how Beth is going already.  Check out the new developmental section which will keep you updated on Beth's milestones and what therapies she is getting, and tell you what the Physio said this time.   The speech therapist should contact us next week to make an appointment.

We discussed quite a few things with them, and they mentioned they have a new "DNA" team (about development not about physical DNA) which has a Developmental Paediatrician specialising in disability available.  It may be something we can use as we go along.  In addition they provided us information about a genetic counseller and geneticist that we can contact as well.

We also asked about nutrition - we wanted to get some information before Beth starts on solids about any supplements/dietary things that might be of benefit for Beth.  They recommended talking to Pharmacists, Dietician or perhaps a naturopath with experience with babies.  The Sydney Children's hospital might have a dietician which could assist.

Unfortunately, Beth's also come down with her first cold - thanks to Daddy we think... anyhow she's been pretty clogged up poor thing... and causing us some concerns with lots of gurgling and sneezing during the night, so we've not had as much sleep over the last couple of nights.