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Our first ride on the Rx merry-go-round: Strike One
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 494430" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>yes, i would absolutely go to a neuropsychologist .... they are phD psycholgists with extra training in neurology in terms of how the brain and behavior are connected. i would also ask them to rule out Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).... (both terms mean some form of autism). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is Fetal Alchohol Syndrome, was he exposed to alcohol when you were pregant? </p><p></p><p>Many of us who have kids (and many of my students over the years) who started out with ADHD and odd diagnoses ended up being diagnosed with AutismSpectrum Disorder . Your child has even more of the symptoms including eye contact issues, social skill difficulties, communication issues (taking over a conversation and not having the typical back and forth, take your turn nicely in a conversation rules down), sensory processing disorder.</p><p></p><p>Autism takes many different shapes and forms in terms of how it looks in real life. many professionals dont want to tell you that this may be it, so they still think it is better to say adhd and describe the behavior. but IF it is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), then early intervention is super important so i owuld want to rule it out given he has so many of the commonly associated symptoms. </p><p></p><p>Has he had a school evaluation? does he have an IEP? It sure seems like this would be very important. He would then get support for his behaviors and help staying in a school setting. </p><p></p><p>I am sorry you had to search us out but there are many of us who can relate. No matter what the diagnosis ends up being, you know there are folks here who understand. I hope you can find a place to get a more complete evaluation. My second choices would be a) developmental pediatrician and then b) a pediatric neurologist who focuses on autism and behavioral issues--some neuro focus on seizures, some on motor disorders so make sure they are broader than that. </p><p></p><p>keep us updated....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 494430, member: 12886"] yes, i would absolutely go to a neuropsychologist .... they are phD psycholgists with extra training in neurology in terms of how the brain and behavior are connected. i would also ask them to rule out Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).... (both terms mean some form of autism). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is Fetal Alchohol Syndrome, was he exposed to alcohol when you were pregant? Many of us who have kids (and many of my students over the years) who started out with ADHD and odd diagnoses ended up being diagnosed with AutismSpectrum Disorder . Your child has even more of the symptoms including eye contact issues, social skill difficulties, communication issues (taking over a conversation and not having the typical back and forth, take your turn nicely in a conversation rules down), sensory processing disorder. Autism takes many different shapes and forms in terms of how it looks in real life. many professionals dont want to tell you that this may be it, so they still think it is better to say adhd and describe the behavior. but IF it is Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), then early intervention is super important so i owuld want to rule it out given he has so many of the commonly associated symptoms. Has he had a school evaluation? does he have an IEP? It sure seems like this would be very important. He would then get support for his behaviors and help staying in a school setting. I am sorry you had to search us out but there are many of us who can relate. No matter what the diagnosis ends up being, you know there are folks here who understand. I hope you can find a place to get a more complete evaluation. My second choices would be a) developmental pediatrician and then b) a pediatric neurologist who focuses on autism and behavioral issues--some neuro focus on seizures, some on motor disorders so make sure they are broader than that. keep us updated.... [/QUOTE]
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