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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 307762" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there. Happy to meet you, but so sorry you have to be here.</p><p></p><p>I have a few thoughts, but I"m tired so I hope I make sense...lol.</p><p></p><p>1/Who on earth diagnosed your daughter with reactive attachment disorder? That in my opinion seems really odd. Do you know how many kids are in childcare that early? That means they all have reactive attachment disorder? Methinks, with my mom gut, that this could be a gross misdiagnosis. To me, she sounds like she could have a childhood mood disorder instead and it's not getting the right treatment. Anyhoooo...have a few questions that will help us give you better help.</p><p></p><p>1/What type of diagnostician did the diagnosing? Has she ever had an intensive neuropsychologist evaluation? </p><p></p><p>2/ Are there any psychiatric problems or substance abuse (whether or not it is active now) on either side of your child's family tree? Any undiagnosed "strange" relatives?</p><p></p><p>3/How was her early development in these areas: speech, appropriate toy play, appropriate imitating of gestures such as waving bye-bye, any strange obessions or lining of toys, how is her eye contact both with you and hub and with strangers, does she enjoy cuddling, is she sensitive to loud nose or certain textures or will she refuse to eat certain foods? Can she transition well from one activity to another or does that make her meltdown?</p><p></p><p>4/My best guess is she is wired differently with is not related to attachment, and she probably needs medication so she can calm down and enjoy her life more. I have bipolar. I'm on two medications that make my life enjoyable and functional. I personally don't believe eating well or no caffeine is enough for this particular child. And it isn't how you are raising her or your parenting. She really can't control herself and it isn't your fault.</p><p></p><p>My gut advice is to have her re-evaluated by a neuropsychologist. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is normally the result of children who are not nurtured in their early years. Many infants end up in daycare or with day homes or with grandmas or various relatives. It just doesn't sound right to me. I adopted a child with severe reactive attachment disorder and THAT made sense and he was a very dangerous child indeed. He couldn't live with us due to the things he did to humans and animals. </p><p></p><p>Welcome again. Others will come along soon, I"m sure. You're no longer alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 307762, member: 1550"] Hi there. Happy to meet you, but so sorry you have to be here. I have a few thoughts, but I"m tired so I hope I make sense...lol. 1/Who on earth diagnosed your daughter with reactive attachment disorder? That in my opinion seems really odd. Do you know how many kids are in childcare that early? That means they all have reactive attachment disorder? Methinks, with my mom gut, that this could be a gross misdiagnosis. To me, she sounds like she could have a childhood mood disorder instead and it's not getting the right treatment. Anyhoooo...have a few questions that will help us give you better help. 1/What type of diagnostician did the diagnosing? Has she ever had an intensive neuropsychologist evaluation? 2/ Are there any psychiatric problems or substance abuse (whether or not it is active now) on either side of your child's family tree? Any undiagnosed "strange" relatives? 3/How was her early development in these areas: speech, appropriate toy play, appropriate imitating of gestures such as waving bye-bye, any strange obessions or lining of toys, how is her eye contact both with you and hub and with strangers, does she enjoy cuddling, is she sensitive to loud nose or certain textures or will she refuse to eat certain foods? Can she transition well from one activity to another or does that make her meltdown? 4/My best guess is she is wired differently with is not related to attachment, and she probably needs medication so she can calm down and enjoy her life more. I have bipolar. I'm on two medications that make my life enjoyable and functional. I personally don't believe eating well or no caffeine is enough for this particular child. And it isn't how you are raising her or your parenting. She really can't control herself and it isn't your fault. My gut advice is to have her re-evaluated by a neuropsychologist. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is normally the result of children who are not nurtured in their early years. Many infants end up in daycare or with day homes or with grandmas or various relatives. It just doesn't sound right to me. I adopted a child with severe reactive attachment disorder and THAT made sense and he was a very dangerous child indeed. He couldn't live with us due to the things he did to humans and animals. Welcome again. Others will come along soon, I"m sure. You're no longer alone. [/QUOTE]
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