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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 117573" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Although both of these parents are right, it is NEVER a bad idea to question a medical diagnosis. This child has a lot of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits and I'd want it looked into. She could have both--30% of all Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids also have bipolar. She presents a complicated picture and I wouldn't just trust one opinion...and medications. If we had done that, our son would still be treated for the wrong disorder. Treating bipolar and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are two totally different paths, and treating a child who may have both is a very hard thing to do...and she may have both...or neither. I think she needs to be looked at more closely, poor little thing. I do recommend a neuropsychologist Evaluation. He will take her and test her in every single way possible. You'll have a better picture of what is going on with her--her strengths and weaknesses and a picture of what's going on should emerge much more clearly. Rather than guessing or even listening to us, I'd make that neuropsychologist appointment. It often takes a long time to get in because they are coveted testers, but it's worth the wait. This child needs help, isn't getting better, and a fresh more intensive evaluation can only help. I believe in "leave no stone unturned." (((Hugs)))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 117573, member: 1550"] Although both of these parents are right, it is NEVER a bad idea to question a medical diagnosis. This child has a lot of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) traits and I'd want it looked into. She could have both--30% of all Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids also have bipolar. She presents a complicated picture and I wouldn't just trust one opinion...and medications. If we had done that, our son would still be treated for the wrong disorder. Treating bipolar and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are two totally different paths, and treating a child who may have both is a very hard thing to do...and she may have both...or neither. I think she needs to be looked at more closely, poor little thing. I do recommend a neuropsychologist Evaluation. He will take her and test her in every single way possible. You'll have a better picture of what is going on with her--her strengths and weaknesses and a picture of what's going on should emerge much more clearly. Rather than guessing or even listening to us, I'd make that neuropsychologist appointment. It often takes a long time to get in because they are coveted testers, but it's worth the wait. This child needs help, isn't getting better, and a fresh more intensive evaluation can only help. I believe in "leave no stone unturned." (((Hugs))) [/QUOTE]
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