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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 97970" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I thought about not posting it because it may not be what you want to hear, but then thought maybe it would be helpful. First, I'd have her evaluated privately. I'd see a neuropsychologist. Secondly, in people who have schizophrenia there is often a deterioration of function in all areas before the psychosis kicks in. I was just reading about that somewhere (wish I could remember where). HOWEVER, I still think it is highly likely to be the medications. My son, when he was on medications, didn't learn anything. Once he was taken off medications, fortunately an option for us, he bloomed. Many drugs cause cognitive dulling. I can not stress to you how badly the Depakote affected my daughter's ability to learn. She was in a two year college and couldn't even think straight. I'm not sure if this is the problem or if it's something else, but I do think another evaluation that is intensive would help. Although any mood stabilizer can cause cognitive dulling, as you know each child is different. Maybe Depakote is causing it in Aly, but Trileptal alone won't--or a Lithium add on--or Lamictal. I'd cover all the bases. She does have some symptoms of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) too, so maybe you should see if she's on the Spectrum too--I know, I know. It's very tiring. I was worn out trying to get my son figured out. Take care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 97970, member: 1550"] I thought about not posting it because it may not be what you want to hear, but then thought maybe it would be helpful. First, I'd have her evaluated privately. I'd see a neuropsychologist. Secondly, in people who have schizophrenia there is often a deterioration of function in all areas before the psychosis kicks in. I was just reading about that somewhere (wish I could remember where). HOWEVER, I still think it is highly likely to be the medications. My son, when he was on medications, didn't learn anything. Once he was taken off medications, fortunately an option for us, he bloomed. Many drugs cause cognitive dulling. I can not stress to you how badly the Depakote affected my daughter's ability to learn. She was in a two year college and couldn't even think straight. I'm not sure if this is the problem or if it's something else, but I do think another evaluation that is intensive would help. Although any mood stabilizer can cause cognitive dulling, as you know each child is different. Maybe Depakote is causing it in Aly, but Trileptal alone won't--or a Lithium add on--or Lamictal. I'd cover all the bases. She does have some symptoms of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) too, so maybe you should see if she's on the Spectrum too--I know, I know. It's very tiring. I was worn out trying to get my son figured out. Take care. [/QUOTE]
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