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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 671546" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Hi, and welcome.</p><p> </p><p>It would probably be helpful if you could get her in to a comprehensive evaluation - the kind that take 6-10 hours, over more than one day. Sometimes it's done by a neuropsychologist, sometimes by a PhD-level psychologist with a specialty in testing/evaluation, and sometimes by a team which is usually based out of a children's or teaching hospital. Usually a waiting list.</p><p> </p><p>There are a number of different possibilities going on here. I'm not an expert, and even if I was, can't evaluate her from over the 'net. But some things stand out. The repetitive/constant "nervous tic" stuff. The hair-trigger reactions.</p><p> </p><p>Start a journal. Record every detail you can, DAILY. Look back daily, too. You might notice some patterns... like, always blows up when she's hungry or thirsty (it's a common trigger, actually), or doesn't want to wear a particular shirt (or only wants to wear ONE all the time). This can also be shared with the evaluator (don't give the original - you need to keep doing this).</p><p> </p><p>Catch some of her "tantrums" on video, even if it's just cell phone - far more impact than trying to "tell" a specialist.</p><p> </p><p>Find ways to simplify life. I assume you work - therefore, probably before-and-after school care as well as school. Rushed in the morning. Tired and hungry at night. Try and get on a routine - same EVERY day (yes, no sleeping in on weekends). Pick your battles - if everything is an issue, the kid has no hope. Don't hit your sister might be higher on the list than eating your vegetables. Speaking of which - you probably already know this, but don't make food a fight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 671546, member: 11791"] Hi, and welcome. It would probably be helpful if you could get her in to a comprehensive evaluation - the kind that take 6-10 hours, over more than one day. Sometimes it's done by a neuropsychologist, sometimes by a PhD-level psychologist with a specialty in testing/evaluation, and sometimes by a team which is usually based out of a children's or teaching hospital. Usually a waiting list. There are a number of different possibilities going on here. I'm not an expert, and even if I was, can't evaluate her from over the 'net. But some things stand out. The repetitive/constant "nervous tic" stuff. The hair-trigger reactions. Start a journal. Record every detail you can, DAILY. Look back daily, too. You might notice some patterns... like, always blows up when she's hungry or thirsty (it's a common trigger, actually), or doesn't want to wear a particular shirt (or only wants to wear ONE all the time). This can also be shared with the evaluator (don't give the original - you need to keep doing this). Catch some of her "tantrums" on video, even if it's just cell phone - far more impact than trying to "tell" a specialist. Find ways to simplify life. I assume you work - therefore, probably before-and-after school care as well as school. Rushed in the morning. Tired and hungry at night. Try and get on a routine - same EVERY day (yes, no sleeping in on weekends). Pick your battles - if everything is an issue, the kid has no hope. Don't hit your sister might be higher on the list than eating your vegetables. Speaking of which - you probably already know this, but don't make food a fight. [/QUOTE]
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