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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 184346"><p>I'm so sorry Terry. You sound so fatigued and it makes sense that you should be. I'm not getting the feeling that the visit with- the doctor brought much relief or hope. Do you think it helped your difficult child? I am keeping my fingers crossed it brought him some clarification/wisdom. </p><p> </p><p>I agree that a second opinion might be called for. Just because your son doesn't fit a specific definition of a disorder, doesn't mean there aren't aspects to it present or that he needs to be watched for it. In addition, it doesn't mean that medication might not be helpful or that behavior modification might not help. I really like the way you are taking it upon yourself to work with teachers to put a model in place to make sure he gets the services he needs...no matter what the diagnosis might be. I do wonder sometimes, if adopted children have such emotional issues trying to cope with their circumstances and how they relate in the world that it might be wise to avoid handing out a diagnosis prematurely. In addition, professionals have to be cautious that bias doesn't come into the picture...and that bias might very well be their own issue. I think esp. if he has not offered any ideas for possible medications or therapies to try (no change in number of appointments or techniques to use at home), I would get a second opinion. </p><p> </p><p>One more thing...although psychiatrists hate hearing this, husband and I got a lot of good ideas by seeing a really good social worker who worked as a family therapist. Her speciality: group/family dynamics. This woman was more willing to tell it like it is.</p><p>I think if I had to do it again, I would try if at all possible, to have difficult child go to her therapist, but also go to a family therapist every couple of months. husband and I went alone (super helpful---can't recommend enough!). Later, we tried to get difficult child to go and it was a disaster. She was rude and uncooperative. We took easy child and it was great! We got the impression that difficult child was using her therapist as a sounding board too much and was missing the part of the equation that had to do with- how to get along with- others and this leads to how to survive in real life....appropriate behaviors with- peers...those in authority and the like.</p><p> </p><p>Ah...another thought....</p><p>Our local children's hospital has a "group" for aspie kids. You might call to see if they have one or something similar. If they do, you can talk with- the psychiatrist about whether or not your son could go to at least check it out. Group work is often very helpful for children who are behaving in inapproriate ways.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 184346"] I'm so sorry Terry. You sound so fatigued and it makes sense that you should be. I'm not getting the feeling that the visit with- the doctor brought much relief or hope. Do you think it helped your difficult child? I am keeping my fingers crossed it brought him some clarification/wisdom. I agree that a second opinion might be called for. Just because your son doesn't fit a specific definition of a disorder, doesn't mean there aren't aspects to it present or that he needs to be watched for it. In addition, it doesn't mean that medication might not be helpful or that behavior modification might not help. I really like the way you are taking it upon yourself to work with teachers to put a model in place to make sure he gets the services he needs...no matter what the diagnosis might be. I do wonder sometimes, if adopted children have such emotional issues trying to cope with their circumstances and how they relate in the world that it might be wise to avoid handing out a diagnosis prematurely. In addition, professionals have to be cautious that bias doesn't come into the picture...and that bias might very well be their own issue. I think esp. if he has not offered any ideas for possible medications or therapies to try (no change in number of appointments or techniques to use at home), I would get a second opinion. One more thing...although psychiatrists hate hearing this, husband and I got a lot of good ideas by seeing a really good social worker who worked as a family therapist. Her speciality: group/family dynamics. This woman was more willing to tell it like it is. I think if I had to do it again, I would try if at all possible, to have difficult child go to her therapist, but also go to a family therapist every couple of months. husband and I went alone (super helpful---can't recommend enough!). Later, we tried to get difficult child to go and it was a disaster. She was rude and uncooperative. We took easy child and it was great! We got the impression that difficult child was using her therapist as a sounding board too much and was missing the part of the equation that had to do with- how to get along with- others and this leads to how to survive in real life....appropriate behaviors with- peers...those in authority and the like. Ah...another thought.... Our local children's hospital has a "group" for aspie kids. You might call to see if they have one or something similar. If they do, you can talk with- the psychiatrist about whether or not your son could go to at least check it out. Group work is often very helpful for children who are behaving in inapproriate ways. [/QUOTE]
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