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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 226756" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Thanks for the answers. First of all, you seem timid about labels. Trust me, they HELP your child get the help he needs. You know your child is atypical because you are here. It won't change him to wait and hope he suddenly becomes like others his age. That almost never happens. We have to work hard to find answers and seek out interventions for our kids. in my opinion medications should be a last resort and only once the professionals are sure what they are dealing with. in my opinion doctors hand out medications too fast. Ok...read on if you're still with me...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p>I really think you should take him to a neuropsychologist still. Even though he is improving, he still may not be a "typical" kid. If not, you will see things as he gets older that sets him apart from his peers. I wouldn't risk it. And in my opinion I wouldn't give him any medications until he is completely evaluated. If you don't know what is wrong with him, and he hasn't been thoroughly tested yet, then how can a doctor know what to give him? Just give him drugs? I did this with my son and I'm really sorry I didn't hold off longer, until they gave me an answer that made sense. As it turns out, he needed interventions more than medications and he doesn't want to take medications now. And he doesn't have meltdowns anymore so there is no need for them. He has done really well SINCE his evaluation and correct diagnosis and interventions. I am no expert, but I have a child on the spectrum. It is possible your son does have Aspergers. If so, he is going to need a lot of extra stuff that you may not be able to provide at home, although it does sound like he is improving. This is the norm for spectrum kids. They do improve, however they have serious problems, especially social problems and sometimes life skill problems, as adults, even if they are very bright. I'd take a look at Tony Attwoods website--he has some good books. But since he hasn't been evaluated, I'm getting ahead of myself. Make the neuropsychologist appointment. You can find them at Children and University hospital. It really can be the difference between the full, rich life and a limited one for your boy. Take care, and I added a few links below that you may want to look at!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/" target="_blank">http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html" target="_blank">http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/" target="_blank">http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 226756, member: 1550"] Thanks for the answers. First of all, you seem timid about labels. Trust me, they HELP your child get the help he needs. You know your child is atypical because you are here. It won't change him to wait and hope he suddenly becomes like others his age. That almost never happens. We have to work hard to find answers and seek out interventions for our kids. in my opinion medications should be a last resort and only once the professionals are sure what they are dealing with. in my opinion doctors hand out medications too fast. Ok...read on if you're still with me...;) I really think you should take him to a neuropsychologist still. Even though he is improving, he still may not be a "typical" kid. If not, you will see things as he gets older that sets him apart from his peers. I wouldn't risk it. And in my opinion I wouldn't give him any medications until he is completely evaluated. If you don't know what is wrong with him, and he hasn't been thoroughly tested yet, then how can a doctor know what to give him? Just give him drugs? I did this with my son and I'm really sorry I didn't hold off longer, until they gave me an answer that made sense. As it turns out, he needed interventions more than medications and he doesn't want to take medications now. And he doesn't have meltdowns anymore so there is no need for them. He has done really well SINCE his evaluation and correct diagnosis and interventions. I am no expert, but I have a child on the spectrum. It is possible your son does have Aspergers. If so, he is going to need a lot of extra stuff that you may not be able to provide at home, although it does sound like he is improving. This is the norm for spectrum kids. They do improve, however they have serious problems, especially social problems and sometimes life skill problems, as adults, even if they are very bright. I'd take a look at Tony Attwoods website--he has some good books. But since he hasn't been evaluated, I'm getting ahead of myself. Make the neuropsychologist appointment. You can find them at Children and University hospital. It really can be the difference between the full, rich life and a limited one for your boy. Take care, and I added a few links below that you may want to look at! [url]http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/[/url] [url]http://www.childbrain.com/pddassess.html[/url] [url]http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/[/url] [/QUOTE]
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