Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am not sure whether my child has a developmental delay. What should I do?
  • Contact your pediatrician first. If a developmental-pediatric examination is recommended, your pediatrician will arrange one for you.

  • What do I do if I want my child to have a developmental examination?
  • A development check can only be arranged by registering with your pediatrician. 

  • Who covers the costs of a developmental-pediatric examination?
  • This varies from case to case. If the heart defect is recognized as a birth defect (GG 313), disability insurance usually covers the costs of the examination.

  • Can my child go to normal school?
  • Practically all children with congenital heart defects who have no major problems in everyday life attend regular school. It is quite possible that they need school support in certain areas. However, whether and to what extent this is needed has to be considered individually.

  • Can I give my child special support?
  • No. Try to raise your child as normally as possible and let them experience the world for themselves. If you feel insecure about this, get some support from a specialist.