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<blockquote data-quote="cboz" data-source="post: 402507"><p><em>1/Which kind of doctor diagnosed your child? Has he ever had a complete neuropsychologist evaluation? How old is he?</em> </p><p></p><p><strong>He's 5-1/2. Two years ago, a psychologist who worked in conjunction with our pediatrician. She actually did a good job and we started him on Concerta & Prozac which did a great job controlling his moods and ability to attend. He improved in attitude by 100% and his attention span increased greatly.</strong></p><p><strong></strong> </p><p><em>2/Developmental: How was his early speech? Can he relate normally to his same age peers? How is his eye contact with strangers? Does he have any sensitivities to light, loud noise, crowds, textures of food or clothing? Does he freak out when he has to transition from one activity to another or can he let go of what he is doing and move on? How are his motor skills? Did he ever toe walk? Does he have any repetitive movements or noises like hand flapping, clapping, lip smacking, repeating words over and over again, twirling, head banging, anything?? Does he seem n ormal at times and "out of it" at other times?</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Early speech was fine. Relates to his peers pretty well. Most kids think he's funny/zany. Eye contact is not good with others (better with kids than adults). He has NO sensitivies. He DOES freak out sometimes during transitions (better when medicated). Motor skills are good. No repetitive movements. Rarely seems "normal" - lives in his own world 95% of the time.</strong></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>3/Are there any psychiatric disorders on either side of his genetic family tree? Remember, he is 50% of both of his biological parents, whether they are or are not in the picture.</em></p><p></p><p><strong>We ARE his biological parents. This is the fault of genetics. I have tons of issues on my side in immediate and/or extended family (bi-polar, alcoholism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, autism, depression) and husband's side has acoholism and ADD. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cboz, post: 402507"] [I]1/Which kind of doctor diagnosed your child? Has he ever had a complete neuropsychologist evaluation? How old is he?[/I] [B]He's 5-1/2. Two years ago, a psychologist who worked in conjunction with our pediatrician. She actually did a good job and we started him on Concerta & Prozac which did a great job controlling his moods and ability to attend. He improved in attitude by 100% and his attention span increased greatly. [/B] [I]2/Developmental: How was his early speech? Can he relate normally to his same age peers? How is his eye contact with strangers? Does he have any sensitivities to light, loud noise, crowds, textures of food or clothing? Does he freak out when he has to transition from one activity to another or can he let go of what he is doing and move on? How are his motor skills? Did he ever toe walk? Does he have any repetitive movements or noises like hand flapping, clapping, lip smacking, repeating words over and over again, twirling, head banging, anything?? Does he seem n ormal at times and "out of it" at other times?[/I] [B]Early speech was fine. Relates to his peers pretty well. Most kids think he's funny/zany. Eye contact is not good with others (better with kids than adults). He has NO sensitivies. He DOES freak out sometimes during transitions (better when medicated). Motor skills are good. No repetitive movements. Rarely seems "normal" - lives in his own world 95% of the time.[/B] [I] 3/Are there any psychiatric disorders on either side of his genetic family tree? Remember, he is 50% of both of his biological parents, whether they are or are not in the picture.[/I] [B]We ARE his biological parents. This is the fault of genetics. I have tons of issues on my side in immediate and/or extended family (bi-polar, alcoholism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ADHD, autism, depression) and husband's side has acoholism and ADD. [/B] [/QUOTE]
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