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Are there instances where a neuropsychologist evaluation. would be inappropriate?
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<blockquote data-quote="Farmwife" data-source="post: 373677" data-attributes="member: 8617"><p>Are there instances where a neuropsychologist is not appropriate?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I would think that the only way to know that for sure is if you take the test and find that it wasn't helpful, in hindsight. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" /> Not too helpful, I know...</p><p> </p><p>I found the neuropsychologist to be so very important and revealing. The people who administer them generally know their stuff and have seen all sorts of kids and behaviors. I would think him acting like himself, anxiety and all would actually be good in this case because they get the whole picture and that can only lead to a more clear diagnosis. </p><p> </p><p>Had you considered going to childrens hospital or some other facility that is geard toward being comfortable for kids with maybe a soft welcoming environment if it helps the process? (unless a blank room is important to rule out distractions??)</p><p> </p><p>At my sons neuropsychologist I was given a lot of time to go over details with them and they asked soooo many questions of me. You will more than likely have ample opportunity to express your concerns and how you are worried the results could get skewed. They will take all that into account when determining what they think is the issue at hand.</p><p> </p><p>If you have been waiting 5 years and noticing a slow drop off it really is time to act. Your difficult child is at such a pivotal age where the proper diagnosis and treatment plan can make a world of difference. The results are so incredibly insightful in ways you would never imagine. Even if the IQ portion can't be determined with certainty the remainder of the information really is priceless. Even if you have a solid diagnosis already the neuropsychologist goes so much deeper. I cannot sing the praises of a neuropsychologist enough!! Later if you decide it was all hogwash you can disregard it but why risk possibly losing out on a chance to get a whole truck load of answers? The anxiety will fade but the help will last for years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Farmwife, post: 373677, member: 8617"] Are there instances where a neuropsychologist is not appropriate? I would think that the only way to know that for sure is if you take the test and find that it wasn't helpful, in hindsight. :confused1: Not too helpful, I know... I found the neuropsychologist to be so very important and revealing. The people who administer them generally know their stuff and have seen all sorts of kids and behaviors. I would think him acting like himself, anxiety and all would actually be good in this case because they get the whole picture and that can only lead to a more clear diagnosis. Had you considered going to childrens hospital or some other facility that is geard toward being comfortable for kids with maybe a soft welcoming environment if it helps the process? (unless a blank room is important to rule out distractions??) At my sons neuropsychologist I was given a lot of time to go over details with them and they asked soooo many questions of me. You will more than likely have ample opportunity to express your concerns and how you are worried the results could get skewed. They will take all that into account when determining what they think is the issue at hand. If you have been waiting 5 years and noticing a slow drop off it really is time to act. Your difficult child is at such a pivotal age where the proper diagnosis and treatment plan can make a world of difference. The results are so incredibly insightful in ways you would never imagine. Even if the IQ portion can't be determined with certainty the remainder of the information really is priceless. Even if you have a solid diagnosis already the neuropsychologist goes so much deeper. I cannot sing the praises of a neuropsychologist enough!! Later if you decide it was all hogwash you can disregard it but why risk possibly losing out on a chance to get a whole truck load of answers? The anxiety will fade but the help will last for years. [/QUOTE]
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