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Whats the right diagnosis and order of treatment?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 570033" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I'd definitely do the neuropsychologist evaluation. Something isn't right. Again, I think he sounds spectrumish, but let the neuropsychologist figure that out. Neuropsychs do intensive testing up to ten hours in every area of function and find things that other professionals don't. Doing nothing will only make things worse. I do not believe, more than ever now, that this is a "bad" boy who disobeyes on purpose. I think you have a frustrated kid who can't fit in to society and you and girlfriend need to find out why and to help him. Discipline likely won't help because his issues are deeper than just not doing what he's supposed to do. He is basically failing at every aspect of life...again, reminding me of high functioning autism, untreated. This poor kid has nothing going for him at all and I personally don't think he can help it. He needs a diagnosis so he can get interventions and so you can understand him and parent him appropriately for his needs. He may be around a while and not able to go out on his own at eighteen, like most kids. I have a boy on the spectrum. Please take him to a neuropsychologist.</p><p></p><p>Impending bipolar can't be ruled out either. He may never see his birthfather, but he shares 50% of his DNA. Aspergers and bipolar often co-exist. You may have two disorders going on, but this young boy needs help. If he, perchance, does have bipolar, stimulants are TERRIBLE for him...they make bipolar worse. His obsessive thinking screams "autism spectrum" to me (they have many Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) traits), but again you really need to take him for a total evaluation. Neuropsychs can be found both at children's hospitals and university hospitals. If you're going to be one of his parents, you should encourage Mom to do this important step.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and keep posting! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 570033, member: 1550"] I'd definitely do the neuropsychologist evaluation. Something isn't right. Again, I think he sounds spectrumish, but let the neuropsychologist figure that out. Neuropsychs do intensive testing up to ten hours in every area of function and find things that other professionals don't. Doing nothing will only make things worse. I do not believe, more than ever now, that this is a "bad" boy who disobeyes on purpose. I think you have a frustrated kid who can't fit in to society and you and girlfriend need to find out why and to help him. Discipline likely won't help because his issues are deeper than just not doing what he's supposed to do. He is basically failing at every aspect of life...again, reminding me of high functioning autism, untreated. This poor kid has nothing going for him at all and I personally don't think he can help it. He needs a diagnosis so he can get interventions and so you can understand him and parent him appropriately for his needs. He may be around a while and not able to go out on his own at eighteen, like most kids. I have a boy on the spectrum. Please take him to a neuropsychologist. Impending bipolar can't be ruled out either. He may never see his birthfather, but he shares 50% of his DNA. Aspergers and bipolar often co-exist. You may have two disorders going on, but this young boy needs help. If he, perchance, does have bipolar, stimulants are TERRIBLE for him...they make bipolar worse. His obsessive thinking screams "autism spectrum" to me (they have many Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) traits), but again you really need to take him for a total evaluation. Neuropsychs can be found both at children's hospitals and university hospitals. If you're going to be one of his parents, you should encourage Mom to do this important step. Good luck and keep posting! :) [/QUOTE]
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