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<blockquote data-quote="mstang67chic" data-source="post: 183906" data-attributes="member: 2459"><p>First...if you go to the FAQ page (see the bar above) you will get definitions of all of the acronyms and abbreviations we use. </p><p></p><p>psychiatrist is actually prescribing doctor or psychiatrist. If difficult child is getting his medications from a general pediatrician, you may be better served to get a referral to a psychiatrist that specializes or has experience in dealing with children. Most pediatricians just aren't familiar enough with difficult child issues and the medications to be that effective. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The evaluation you are asking about is one that a psychiatrist or a neuropsychiatrist can do. Basically, it's a full workup/physical for the brain and mental issues. (Others can explain it much better.)</p><p></p><p>I would suggest it also or at the very least, go to a child psychiatrist. A lot of times kids are diagnosis'd with ADHD and there is more going on. Just as an example....some kids are diagnosis'd ADHD and they are really Bipolar. In that case, stimulants alone can cause issues with behavior in these kids. Some can't be on stims at all while others can be on stims with other medications. </p><p></p><p>You really need to see a doctor that specializes in kids with mental issues. When warranted, the right medications can make a world of difference and your everyday pediatrician just doesn't have the experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mstang67chic, post: 183906, member: 2459"] First...if you go to the FAQ page (see the bar above) you will get definitions of all of the acronyms and abbreviations we use. psychiatrist is actually prescribing doctor or psychiatrist. If difficult child is getting his medications from a general pediatrician, you may be better served to get a referral to a psychiatrist that specializes or has experience in dealing with children. Most pediatricians just aren't familiar enough with difficult child issues and the medications to be that effective. The evaluation you are asking about is one that a psychiatrist or a neuropsychiatrist can do. Basically, it's a full workup/physical for the brain and mental issues. (Others can explain it much better.) I would suggest it also or at the very least, go to a child psychiatrist. A lot of times kids are diagnosis'd with ADHD and there is more going on. Just as an example....some kids are diagnosis'd ADHD and they are really Bipolar. In that case, stimulants alone can cause issues with behavior in these kids. Some can't be on stims at all while others can be on stims with other medications. You really need to see a doctor that specializes in kids with mental issues. When warranted, the right medications can make a world of difference and your everyday pediatrician just doesn't have the experience. [/QUOTE]
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