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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 158253"><p>I read this fast and will re-read it to be sure.</p><p>I think a diagnosis sometimes helps a child and a family because they might find comfort in attaching a "name" to what is going on. This opens the door to meeting others who have experience in this area. This might include professionals to treat or it might include other families for support. </p><p> </p><p>I also believe medication often plays a role in helping to treat individuals diagnosis'd with a mental illness. And without a diagnosis, medication is usually not available. However, this is only one part in a complicated system.</p><p> </p><p>Of course, the down side with diagnosis is the stigma that often comes attached and the concern of a downtroden mindset. </p><p> </p><p>Perhaps one possible solution is to treat for the disorder, but to de-emphasis the diagnosis and to emphasize abilities and potential.</p><p> </p><p>Believe me...this is one area I'm trying to figure out as we speak.</p><p> </p><p>I appreciate this post and again, will re-read the article. </p><p> </p><p>Thank you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 158253"] I read this fast and will re-read it to be sure. I think a diagnosis sometimes helps a child and a family because they might find comfort in attaching a "name" to what is going on. This opens the door to meeting others who have experience in this area. This might include professionals to treat or it might include other families for support. I also believe medication often plays a role in helping to treat individuals diagnosis'd with a mental illness. And without a diagnosis, medication is usually not available. However, this is only one part in a complicated system. Of course, the down side with diagnosis is the stigma that often comes attached and the concern of a downtroden mindset. Perhaps one possible solution is to treat for the disorder, but to de-emphasis the diagnosis and to emphasize abilities and potential. Believe me...this is one area I'm trying to figure out as we speak. I appreciate this post and again, will re-read the article. Thank you. [/QUOTE]
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