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<blockquote data-quote="tictoc" data-source="post: 331048" data-attributes="member: 7916"><p>Hi,</p><p>Just wanted to add that you and your husband definitely should follow your instincts. My 'gut' told me something was different about our son when he was 7 months old. My experience at my mom and baby group was very similar to yours. I never got to sit down. </p><p> </p><p>Your pediatrician is a good starting point, but don't be put off if you don't make progress with him. In my experience, pediatricians often don't take tantrums very seriously in the under 3 set. If you pediatrician doesn't see the problem, get a second opinion. Or, insist on a referral to a neuropsychologist.</p><p> </p><p>But, make your best case to the pediatrician. To that end, between now and your appointment, read everything you can about ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), and autism. Even if you think autism (or ADHD, etc) doesn't apply to your son, read about it so you know why you think that. Also, keep a log of behaviors--at least a whole day of behaviors, more if possible--to discuss with the pediatrician. And, make sure the pediatrician knows that you feel like you can't leave the house with your son and that he is getting kicked out of the church nursery.</p><p> </p><p>The earlier you get help the better. I also disagree with your pediatrician about speech therapy. If he needs it, do it now. </p><p> </p><p>It's bedtime at my house and I'm drawing a blank on books to recommend, but I'll think about it after everyone is asleep.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tictoc, post: 331048, member: 7916"] Hi, Just wanted to add that you and your husband definitely should follow your instincts. My 'gut' told me something was different about our son when he was 7 months old. My experience at my mom and baby group was very similar to yours. I never got to sit down. Your pediatrician is a good starting point, but don't be put off if you don't make progress with him. In my experience, pediatricians often don't take tantrums very seriously in the under 3 set. If you pediatrician doesn't see the problem, get a second opinion. Or, insist on a referral to a neuropsychologist. But, make your best case to the pediatrician. To that end, between now and your appointment, read everything you can about ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), and autism. Even if you think autism (or ADHD, etc) doesn't apply to your son, read about it so you know why you think that. Also, keep a log of behaviors--at least a whole day of behaviors, more if possible--to discuss with the pediatrician. And, make sure the pediatrician knows that you feel like you can't leave the house with your son and that he is getting kicked out of the church nursery. The earlier you get help the better. I also disagree with your pediatrician about speech therapy. If he needs it, do it now. It's bedtime at my house and I'm drawing a blank on books to recommend, but I'll think about it after everyone is asleep. [/QUOTE]
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