Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
New2this
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 214183" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>There are a number of things that can look like bipolar, including bipolar. With all the mediation that's been thrown at him, has he ever had a neuropsychologist assessment to justify the medications? Not that I'm against medications - I'm not, where it's clearly been demonstrated that there is a need - but some doctors try to diagnose by trying the medications to see if they work, THEN calling it ADHD (or whatever).</p><p></p><p>I'd be thinking of at least having him assessed for Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) in some form. It also can travel in families and it also can look like bipolar (and other things). You can get it with and without ADHD.</p><p></p><p>Have a look at <a href="http://www.childbrain.com" target="_blank">www.childbrain.com</a> and dig for their Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) test. It's not allowed to be used for diagnosis, but you can do the test on him (you answer the questions) then print it out and take the printout to your son's doctor to get their opinion.</p><p></p><p>It's good to have you on the site - we can help. There are other fathers here too. When you can, click on UserCP in the top left and do a sig on you and your family, so we can understand your situation better without you having to describe everything all over again every time you post.</p><p></p><p>Welcome aboard! I'm also looking for answers as alternatives to medications as well, especially large doses of medications. We all share what we discover, it helps everybody. We take what works, we drop what doesn't. Together, collectively, we have a vast amount of knowledge and understanding.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 214183, member: 1991"] There are a number of things that can look like bipolar, including bipolar. With all the mediation that's been thrown at him, has he ever had a neuropsychologist assessment to justify the medications? Not that I'm against medications - I'm not, where it's clearly been demonstrated that there is a need - but some doctors try to diagnose by trying the medications to see if they work, THEN calling it ADHD (or whatever). I'd be thinking of at least having him assessed for Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) in some form. It also can travel in families and it also can look like bipolar (and other things). You can get it with and without ADHD. Have a look at [url]www.childbrain.com[/url] and dig for their Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) test. It's not allowed to be used for diagnosis, but you can do the test on him (you answer the questions) then print it out and take the printout to your son's doctor to get their opinion. It's good to have you on the site - we can help. There are other fathers here too. When you can, click on UserCP in the top left and do a sig on you and your family, so we can understand your situation better without you having to describe everything all over again every time you post. Welcome aboard! I'm also looking for answers as alternatives to medications as well, especially large doses of medications. We all share what we discover, it helps everybody. We take what works, we drop what doesn't. Together, collectively, we have a vast amount of knowledge and understanding. Marg [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
General Parenting
New2this
Top