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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 120312" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>That's not the shortest evaluation on record but it's not the longest either. We do hear often from parents whose kids weren't given thorough evaluations up front. Unfortunately we usually hear from them some years later when nothing is working and they realize they have a partial or wrong diagnosis. In the end you may still wind up with the same diagnosis of mood disorders, but I'd rather you covered all your bases to arrive at that label and not be sorry later that something was missed.</p><p> </p><p>You will likely need to get a pediatrician referal to see a developmental pediatrician but make a call first--you never know. First time appointments are usually 3-6 months out. </p><p> </p><p>Really work on implementing The Explosive Child methods. Put prevention at the top of your list--err on the side of caution for awhile and see if you can trim off some of those meltdowns. Keep a log and start watching for triggers--transitions, trips out, stores, too many errands, loud noises, lights, groups of people, etc. When you get frustrated at the lengths you are having to go through, try translating it in your mind to a child with a physical disability--you'd probably be far less frustrated making accomodations for a child with such challenges. </p><p> </p><p>Other than meltdowns, are you seeing anything else that is different or of concern about his developmental history? </p><p>Any speech delays or diffferences?</p><p>Is he especially sensitive to things like tags on clothing, loud noises, very picky about foods?</p><p>How's he doing around other kids?</p><p>What's the family history like in terms of mental health issues?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 120312, member: 701"] That's not the shortest evaluation on record but it's not the longest either. We do hear often from parents whose kids weren't given thorough evaluations up front. Unfortunately we usually hear from them some years later when nothing is working and they realize they have a partial or wrong diagnosis. In the end you may still wind up with the same diagnosis of mood disorders, but I'd rather you covered all your bases to arrive at that label and not be sorry later that something was missed. You will likely need to get a pediatrician referal to see a developmental pediatrician but make a call first--you never know. First time appointments are usually 3-6 months out. Really work on implementing The Explosive Child methods. Put prevention at the top of your list--err on the side of caution for awhile and see if you can trim off some of those meltdowns. Keep a log and start watching for triggers--transitions, trips out, stores, too many errands, loud noises, lights, groups of people, etc. When you get frustrated at the lengths you are having to go through, try translating it in your mind to a child with a physical disability--you'd probably be far less frustrated making accomodations for a child with such challenges. Other than meltdowns, are you seeing anything else that is different or of concern about his developmental history? Any speech delays or diffferences? Is he especially sensitive to things like tags on clothing, loud noises, very picky about foods? How's he doing around other kids? What's the family history like in terms of mental health issues? [/QUOTE]
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