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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 201531" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>I think the fear of finding out something MORE is at play here would be dwarfed by the CONSEQUENCES of leaving any other possible issues UNTREATED. Surely it would be better to know and be able to act and improve your son's life than to play ostrich and just hope things get better, or continue to be frustrated with him and the school?</p><p> </p><p>EEGs are not invasive other than the sensors that are applied to his head -- and you could conceivably have fun with him on this: make up a fun/crazy story for him to think about that incorporates the equipment they'll be using that day... something akin to playing video games with just his thoughts... or transmitting his thoughts to a supercomputer that will paint a picture... (and of course, this is all make-believe), etc.</p><p> </p><p>Also, unless he actually has a seizure during the test, a negative outcome does not rule-out seizure activity. You'll need to document these episodes with the school's help and talk to a pediatrician neurologist to truly get this sorted out.</p><p> </p><p>As for his lack of motivation, that could be due to any number of factors: an undiagnosed learning disability, fine motor problems, attention problems, a mood problem, or anything else that makes the tasks he's given harder to execute and therefore more frustrating.</p><p> </p><p>Until you identify the reasons for his struggles, you won't be able to help him effectively. If you can't get a neuropsychological test in the near future, I'd at least get him in to see a pediatric psychiatrist or even pediatric neurologist to start looking for some answers.</p><p> </p><p>Things can get better, but not unless you know where to start.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 201531, member: 3444"] I think the fear of finding out something MORE is at play here would be dwarfed by the CONSEQUENCES of leaving any other possible issues UNTREATED. Surely it would be better to know and be able to act and improve your son's life than to play ostrich and just hope things get better, or continue to be frustrated with him and the school? EEGs are not invasive other than the sensors that are applied to his head -- and you could conceivably have fun with him on this: make up a fun/crazy story for him to think about that incorporates the equipment they'll be using that day... something akin to playing video games with just his thoughts... or transmitting his thoughts to a supercomputer that will paint a picture... (and of course, this is all make-believe), etc. Also, unless he actually has a seizure during the test, a negative outcome does not rule-out seizure activity. You'll need to document these episodes with the school's help and talk to a pediatrician neurologist to truly get this sorted out. As for his lack of motivation, that could be due to any number of factors: an undiagnosed learning disability, fine motor problems, attention problems, a mood problem, or anything else that makes the tasks he's given harder to execute and therefore more frustrating. Until you identify the reasons for his struggles, you won't be able to help him effectively. If you can't get a neuropsychological test in the near future, I'd at least get him in to see a pediatric psychiatrist or even pediatric neurologist to start looking for some answers. Things can get better, but not unless you know where to start. [/QUOTE]
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