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13 year old in psychiatric ward for first time
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 464939" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Has he ever had a genetics test?</p><p></p><p>There is a disorder (I THINK it's called velocardial facial syndrome) that causes a lot of strange behaviors and mental health issues and kids with cleft palate MAY have it. At any rate, it's always a good idea to have a genetics screening. That would also rule out Frangile X, which mimics autism.</p><p></p><p>Here is a link about velocardiofacial syndrome you may want to look at, but only a blood test can rule it in or out:</p><p><a href="http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/disease/syndrome/vcfs.htm" target="_blank">http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/disease/syndrome/vcfs.htm</a></p><p></p><p>in my opinion you son does have autistic traits, but it sounds like more than that and, like you, I'd be wondering about brain damage at birth, which is something they can't SEE but could still be CAUSING stuff. I would definitely take him to a NeuroPsychologist that has nothing to do with the school district. </p><p></p><p>I think 100 mgs. of Zoloft is also high. I know I got manic and ended up in ER on only 50 mgs. I felt great too at first, until it swung me way too high and my heart raced so face they couldn't even count the beats. I don't know why they don't start slowly, especially with a child.</p><p></p><p>Keep us posted. Welcome to the board.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 464939, member: 1550"] Has he ever had a genetics test? There is a disorder (I THINK it's called velocardial facial syndrome) that causes a lot of strange behaviors and mental health issues and kids with cleft palate MAY have it. At any rate, it's always a good idea to have a genetics screening. That would also rule out Frangile X, which mimics autism. Here is a link about velocardiofacial syndrome you may want to look at, but only a blood test can rule it in or out: [url]http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/disease/syndrome/vcfs.htm[/url] in my opinion you son does have autistic traits, but it sounds like more than that and, like you, I'd be wondering about brain damage at birth, which is something they can't SEE but could still be CAUSING stuff. I would definitely take him to a NeuroPsychologist that has nothing to do with the school district. I think 100 mgs. of Zoloft is also high. I know I got manic and ended up in ER on only 50 mgs. I felt great too at first, until it swung me way too high and my heart raced so face they couldn't even count the beats. I don't know why they don't start slowly, especially with a child. Keep us posted. Welcome to the board. [/QUOTE]
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