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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 220249" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Hi! Some psychiatrists (psychiatrist) do counseling as well as medication management, but I think that is the exception to the rule, at least it is where I live. I'm not sure of the background and what you have or have not attained so far, but if it hasn't been done yet, I'd suggest complete neuropsychological testing on your difficult child. This would be done by a neuropsychologist or specially trained psychologist. I'm surprised that the psychologist you saw didn't mention this.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, to answer your question, many times you will get conflicting info. I found it best to give each professional a chance (unless they really rubbed me the wrong way) and see what (or who) I thought seemed to be on the right track. Many suggested things (mainly to handle it like it is was a discipline problem only) and I'd try what they suggested but it only made things worse. I stopped that approach.</p><p></p><p>But, the test results will give a much clearer picture about what the problems are and what therapy and supports are needed. If I were you, I'd still keep the psychiatrist appointment. in the meantime. Also, the psychiatrist might be able to refer you to a good person to do the testing. I'm hoping this is a child & adolescent psychiatrist??</p><p></p><p>If you can't have tests done privately (it can be costly and typically, insurance only pays for part of it), the school can do some but they won't be as thorough, probably.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 220249, member: 3699"] Hi! Some psychiatrists (psychiatrist) do counseling as well as medication management, but I think that is the exception to the rule, at least it is where I live. I'm not sure of the background and what you have or have not attained so far, but if it hasn't been done yet, I'd suggest complete neuropsychological testing on your difficult child. This would be done by a neuropsychologist or specially trained psychologist. I'm surprised that the psychologist you saw didn't mention this. Anyway, to answer your question, many times you will get conflicting info. I found it best to give each professional a chance (unless they really rubbed me the wrong way) and see what (or who) I thought seemed to be on the right track. Many suggested things (mainly to handle it like it is was a discipline problem only) and I'd try what they suggested but it only made things worse. I stopped that approach. But, the test results will give a much clearer picture about what the problems are and what therapy and supports are needed. If I were you, I'd still keep the psychiatrist appointment. in the meantime. Also, the psychiatrist might be able to refer you to a good person to do the testing. I'm hoping this is a child & adolescent psychiatrist?? If you can't have tests done privately (it can be costly and typically, insurance only pays for part of it), the school can do some but they won't be as thorough, probably. [/QUOTE]
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