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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 432732" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Who did the diagnosis? You're in Canada, so its not likely a neuropsychologist (not impossible, just not likely)... Just the family MD? If so, you need referrals, not diagnoses! </p><p> </p><p>Sounds like "adjustment disorder" may be a bit like "ODD"... explains a bit of what is going on, but tells NOTHING about the source(s) of the problem OR what to do about it! In other words, perhaps a "diagnostic cop-out".</p><p> </p><p>We got our first diagnosis at age 6 - through a Child Behavioral Clinic - a group of specialists, none of whom is full-time on the project, but they draw on each other as necessary. Or, Child and Youth Services (mental health) - in some provinces, you can "self-refer" on this one, so you might want to check that as well. In some provinces, they will also provide help for parents of kids who need help... and with the two you have and everything going on right now, that might help too. They can also add weight to getting in to other specialists (although they can't shorten wait times... ).</p><p> </p><p>Are you dealing with a childrens' hospital for your youngest? If so, THEY may have resources for stressed-out parents of sick kids... and you may have faster access this way. Take any help you can get. Even the ones who don't work out well, can point you in another direction.</p><p> </p><p>{hugs}</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 432732, member: 11791"] Who did the diagnosis? You're in Canada, so its not likely a neuropsychologist (not impossible, just not likely)... Just the family MD? If so, you need referrals, not diagnoses! Sounds like "adjustment disorder" may be a bit like "ODD"... explains a bit of what is going on, but tells NOTHING about the source(s) of the problem OR what to do about it! In other words, perhaps a "diagnostic cop-out". We got our first diagnosis at age 6 - through a Child Behavioral Clinic - a group of specialists, none of whom is full-time on the project, but they draw on each other as necessary. Or, Child and Youth Services (mental health) - in some provinces, you can "self-refer" on this one, so you might want to check that as well. In some provinces, they will also provide help for parents of kids who need help... and with the two you have and everything going on right now, that might help too. They can also add weight to getting in to other specialists (although they can't shorten wait times... ). Are you dealing with a childrens' hospital for your youngest? If so, THEY may have resources for stressed-out parents of sick kids... and you may have faster access this way. Take any help you can get. Even the ones who don't work out well, can point you in another direction. {hugs} [/QUOTE]
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