You've talked with the pediatrician. You've taken your notes and done your research, and now you're meeting with the big kahuna who can actually give you answers as to what's going on with your child. That's what you hope for, anyway. Specialists may do detailed examinations, order extensive and expensive tests, and present you with a diagnosis and a prognosis. Or they may give your child a cursory look, make some vague pronouncements, and send you scurrying to the next intimidating professional. If you're prepared -- with research and questions and specific observations about your child -- you may be able to get enough of an answer to run with, even if a specific diagnosis is elusive.
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