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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 77390" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I can only speak from my experiences. The neuropsychologist who saw and actually tested my son extensively (twelve hours in all) was right about my son being Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the Child Psychiatrist was wrong that my son had bipolar. My son had no crazy moodswings, but the psychiatrist still insisted he had bipolar so I put him on BiPolar (BP) medications. Should have trusted my own gut because it said "AUTISM" lol. We went to a meeting for parents of bipolar kids and their kids. My son was nothing like them, far more at peace with himself, but far less social and spacey, and several moms asked about the diagnosis. and mentioned the high end of the spectrum. Seeing the other kids made me really understand that this psychiatrist, with a great reputation, was not correct about my son, and we took him to the neuropsychologist. Four years later off medications and obviously on the Spectrum, my own gut instincts were obviously right. He's a teen and still not your typical moody teen! He does do weird things, like talk to himself, but it was explained to me that many Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids process their thoughts better when they talk out loud. He is very cognizant of reality. Am I mad? I'm made at MYSELF. This kid had been on TONS of medications he didn't need. Should have followed my gut.</p><p>Be aware that many kids on the spectrum also rage when frustrated and can be defiant, especially before getting the proper Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions. Is bipolar in your family? psychiatrists often know little about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Ours didn't. It's not a psychaitric problem, it's neurological. At any rate, you may want to calm down and go slow--and another neuropsychologist evaluation can't hurt either. If it doesn't feel right to you, don't do anything until you see if other professionals agree with his diagnosis. As an aside, RIsperdal is often prescribed for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids with good results. I don't think just observing and talking to kids is a good way to diagnose. There is a way to do a better evaluation. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 77390, member: 1550"] I can only speak from my experiences. The neuropsychologist who saw and actually tested my son extensively (twelve hours in all) was right about my son being Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the Child Psychiatrist was wrong that my son had bipolar. My son had no crazy moodswings, but the psychiatrist still insisted he had bipolar so I put him on BiPolar (BP) medications. Should have trusted my own gut because it said "AUTISM" lol. We went to a meeting for parents of bipolar kids and their kids. My son was nothing like them, far more at peace with himself, but far less social and spacey, and several moms asked about the diagnosis. and mentioned the high end of the spectrum. Seeing the other kids made me really understand that this psychiatrist, with a great reputation, was not correct about my son, and we took him to the neuropsychologist. Four years later off medications and obviously on the Spectrum, my own gut instincts were obviously right. He's a teen and still not your typical moody teen! He does do weird things, like talk to himself, but it was explained to me that many Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids process their thoughts better when they talk out loud. He is very cognizant of reality. Am I mad? I'm made at MYSELF. This kid had been on TONS of medications he didn't need. Should have followed my gut. Be aware that many kids on the spectrum also rage when frustrated and can be defiant, especially before getting the proper Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) interventions. Is bipolar in your family? psychiatrists often know little about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Ours didn't. It's not a psychaitric problem, it's neurological. At any rate, you may want to calm down and go slow--and another neuropsychologist evaluation can't hurt either. If it doesn't feel right to you, don't do anything until you see if other professionals agree with his diagnosis. As an aside, RIsperdal is often prescribed for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids with good results. I don't think just observing and talking to kids is a good way to diagnose. There is a way to do a better evaluation. Good luck, whatever you decide to do. [/QUOTE]
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