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Scared of what's to come 6yr old (this post took me 2 yrs 2 write *or have the guts 2
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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 500696" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>Hi and welcome to our forum. Your post definitely isn't too long--it helps us to give you some possible directions to go looking for help.</p><p></p><p>I know you're afraid of what's to come but I think you'll feel less afraid and more enabled once you have some answers. There are signs for a number of possibilities and I'm going to suggest you pick up a book called "What Your Explosive Child Is Trying to Tell You: Discovering the Pathway from Symptoms to Solutions by Dr. Douglas Riley". It's probably not going to give you answers but it may</p><p></p><p>I also would like to see you schedule an evaluation for him with a reputable diagnostician in your area. You will need to schedule an appointment with your pediatrican to discuss developmental issues and ask for a referral--they like a heads up so they leave more appointment time than let's say just checking for a sore throat. Be sure to make a list of concerns to bring in with you.</p><p></p><p>Here's an article about getting a referral from your pediatrician. This is specific to Autism but is applicable to most any disorder usually represented here.</p><p><a href="http://www.oreilly.com/medical/autism/news/getting_diag.html" target="_blank">http://www.oreilly.com/medical/autism/news/getting_diag.html</a></p><p></p><p>For specialists who usually do a thorough job before talking medications we suggest a pediatric neuropsychologist or behavioral/developmental pediatrician, but that may vary in your area or due to your insurance coverage. (Personally I wouldn't start with a therapist or psychiastrist.) I'd get as much done privately as reasonable and that I had insurance coverage for--a primary developmental/medical workup, speech, and occupational therapy should give you a lot to start with. I mention speech even though you're not suspecting that area because sometimes there are things we don't tune into (like ability to pick sounds out from background noise) that have a lot of impact in various settings. If he hasn't had a recent audiology appointment that should be done as well. Not following instructions can be a sign of auditory or language processing problems, both which fall under audiology and speech/language.</p><p></p><p>I would also send a letter to the school district requesting an evaluation. This would be in addition to the medical workup. This will get the ball rolling on that end. They should take the medical assessment results into consideration.</p><p></p><p>Start a notebook and keep copies of all paperwork in there to bring with you to various appointments and meetings.</p><p></p><p>Don't sign to authorize release of diagnostic reports to the school district. Reveiw and then deliver yourself if you agree with the contents.</p><p></p><p>When you say he's academically bright, exactly what are you seeing? As in way ahead (reading at a very young age, doing advanced math, unusual geeky interests for his age, etc) or just academically doing well for his age?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 500696, member: 701"] Hi and welcome to our forum. Your post definitely isn't too long--it helps us to give you some possible directions to go looking for help. I know you're afraid of what's to come but I think you'll feel less afraid and more enabled once you have some answers. There are signs for a number of possibilities and I'm going to suggest you pick up a book called "What Your Explosive Child Is Trying to Tell You: Discovering the Pathway from Symptoms to Solutions by Dr. Douglas Riley". It's probably not going to give you answers but it may I also would like to see you schedule an evaluation for him with a reputable diagnostician in your area. You will need to schedule an appointment with your pediatrican to discuss developmental issues and ask for a referral--they like a heads up so they leave more appointment time than let's say just checking for a sore throat. Be sure to make a list of concerns to bring in with you. Here's an article about getting a referral from your pediatrician. This is specific to Autism but is applicable to most any disorder usually represented here. [URL]http://www.oreilly.com/medical/autism/news/getting_diag.html[/URL] For specialists who usually do a thorough job before talking medications we suggest a pediatric neuropsychologist or behavioral/developmental pediatrician, but that may vary in your area or due to your insurance coverage. (Personally I wouldn't start with a therapist or psychiastrist.) I'd get as much done privately as reasonable and that I had insurance coverage for--a primary developmental/medical workup, speech, and occupational therapy should give you a lot to start with. I mention speech even though you're not suspecting that area because sometimes there are things we don't tune into (like ability to pick sounds out from background noise) that have a lot of impact in various settings. If he hasn't had a recent audiology appointment that should be done as well. Not following instructions can be a sign of auditory or language processing problems, both which fall under audiology and speech/language. I would also send a letter to the school district requesting an evaluation. This would be in addition to the medical workup. This will get the ball rolling on that end. They should take the medical assessment results into consideration. Start a notebook and keep copies of all paperwork in there to bring with you to various appointments and meetings. Don't sign to authorize release of diagnostic reports to the school district. Reveiw and then deliver yourself if you agree with the contents. When you say he's academically bright, exactly what are you seeing? As in way ahead (reading at a very young age, doing advanced math, unusual geeky interests for his age, etc) or just academically doing well for his age? [/QUOTE]
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