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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 229235" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Ok. </p><p>Dave, have you ever taken him to a neuropsychologist? Seems, reasonably, that you have tried hard on the behavioral end, but some kids with certain disorders CAN'T behave in typical fashion and need different sorts of interventions to come around. My son is on the autism spectrum and all the behavioral therapy in the world would never have "clicked" with him. He is doing great now, but he had Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions, not behaviorists. They don't work for all kids. They work best for kids who don't have mental illnesses or behavioral differences. I strongly reiterate the neuropsychologist evaluation. I think you and your wife will get a very in-depth understanding of your stepson after the testing is done and will be in a far better position to decide what is best for him and how to treat him. Even medications don't help with some disorders, and certainly they are never the final answer. Does this child know how to interact appropriately with his peers? Does he play with toys appropriately or in odd ways? Does he obsess? Does he do any strange rituals such as clicking his tongue, or making high pitch noises, or flapping his arms when excited, or picking at scabs. Is he sensitive to loud noise or certain foods and textures? Does he know how to transition from one activity to another without a meltdown? Does he act his age? Does he sometimes appear "lost and clueless" especially in new situations. How does he do in school? These are important questions that psychiatrists often don't know what to do with (we had this experience). </p><p>Also, has he experienced any abuse or seen abuse. That can make anything even worse. </p><p>in my opinion I'd put a halt on the behaviorist as they are assuming the child CAN change. in my opinion I'd do the Neuropscyh evaluation first, then check out his suggestions and all options. Obviously the child isn't getting better. It's time in my opinion to try another tack. The earlier the kids get help for their various disorders, the better they do in life. Unfortunately, we can't force a child who is wired differently to be the same as everyone else. And they need a different type of handling. </p><p>First you need to get that evaluation. Good luck <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 229235, member: 1550"] Ok. Dave, have you ever taken him to a neuropsychologist? Seems, reasonably, that you have tried hard on the behavioral end, but some kids with certain disorders CAN'T behave in typical fashion and need different sorts of interventions to come around. My son is on the autism spectrum and all the behavioral therapy in the world would never have "clicked" with him. He is doing great now, but he had Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions, not behaviorists. They don't work for all kids. They work best for kids who don't have mental illnesses or behavioral differences. I strongly reiterate the neuropsychologist evaluation. I think you and your wife will get a very in-depth understanding of your stepson after the testing is done and will be in a far better position to decide what is best for him and how to treat him. Even medications don't help with some disorders, and certainly they are never the final answer. Does this child know how to interact appropriately with his peers? Does he play with toys appropriately or in odd ways? Does he obsess? Does he do any strange rituals such as clicking his tongue, or making high pitch noises, or flapping his arms when excited, or picking at scabs. Is he sensitive to loud noise or certain foods and textures? Does he know how to transition from one activity to another without a meltdown? Does he act his age? Does he sometimes appear "lost and clueless" especially in new situations. How does he do in school? These are important questions that psychiatrists often don't know what to do with (we had this experience). Also, has he experienced any abuse or seen abuse. That can make anything even worse. in my opinion I'd put a halt on the behaviorist as they are assuming the child CAN change. in my opinion I'd do the Neuropscyh evaluation first, then check out his suggestions and all options. Obviously the child isn't getting better. It's time in my opinion to try another tack. The earlier the kids get help for their various disorders, the better they do in life. Unfortunately, we can't force a child who is wired differently to be the same as everyone else. And they need a different type of handling. First you need to get that evaluation. Good luck ;) [/QUOTE]
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