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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 338060" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I don't think you can really help much until you know what his problem is, and it seems that his diagnoses may be incorrect. If they aren't, his medications certainly are making things worse rather than better. I am with getting a complete evaluation.</p><p></p><p>Do you qualify for Medicaid? If so, I highly recommend it. You can then get him a complete evaluation at a university hospital and they are the best...they take Medicaid. I'm not that sure of county mental health clinics (most don't hire the best and brightest, but I guess they are better than nothing). Schools are poor at diagnosing as well. Sadly, not all evaluations are created equal. I would want a private neuropsychologist at a university hospital. Maybe you can make payment arrangements if you don't qualify for Medicaid.</p><p></p><p>If your son has a "disconnect" and/or doesn't learn what you tell him or CAN'T execute what he knows is right and wrong I truly don't think it's his fault and he needs interventions in place. I am not convinced ANY punishment will change his behavior until the reasons why he can't control himself are addressed. I also wonder if the girl who called him names got into trouble. I have a rule: I always report a bully. I don't care if my kid hit the bully--that is wrong, but the bullying behavior incites vulnerable kids and bullies KNOW who is vulnerable. She should be dealt with at well, and I'd insist on it.</p><p></p><p>I really hope you can get things straightened out. I don't think you can sit this one out...you need to find a way to pay for an evaluation. We don't have insurance either so we got Medicaid and it has really been great for us. Your son may have a "mimicker" disorder such as Asperger's Syndrome instead of a mood disorder. It is important to find out what it is because all disorders are treated differently.</p><p></p><p>Whatever you decide to do, I wish you luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 338060, member: 1550"] I don't think you can really help much until you know what his problem is, and it seems that his diagnoses may be incorrect. If they aren't, his medications certainly are making things worse rather than better. I am with getting a complete evaluation. Do you qualify for Medicaid? If so, I highly recommend it. You can then get him a complete evaluation at a university hospital and they are the best...they take Medicaid. I'm not that sure of county mental health clinics (most don't hire the best and brightest, but I guess they are better than nothing). Schools are poor at diagnosing as well. Sadly, not all evaluations are created equal. I would want a private neuropsychologist at a university hospital. Maybe you can make payment arrangements if you don't qualify for Medicaid. If your son has a "disconnect" and/or doesn't learn what you tell him or CAN'T execute what he knows is right and wrong I truly don't think it's his fault and he needs interventions in place. I am not convinced ANY punishment will change his behavior until the reasons why he can't control himself are addressed. I also wonder if the girl who called him names got into trouble. I have a rule: I always report a bully. I don't care if my kid hit the bully--that is wrong, but the bullying behavior incites vulnerable kids and bullies KNOW who is vulnerable. She should be dealt with at well, and I'd insist on it. I really hope you can get things straightened out. I don't think you can sit this one out...you need to find a way to pay for an evaluation. We don't have insurance either so we got Medicaid and it has really been great for us. Your son may have a "mimicker" disorder such as Asperger's Syndrome instead of a mood disorder. It is important to find out what it is because all disorders are treated differently. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you luck. [/QUOTE]
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