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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 469479" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>I'm going to guess that you need to move beyond the psychiatrist, and get a comprehensive evaluation.</p><p></p><p>Your mommy-gut is telling you there is something more going on... and that makes sense to me, too.</p><p></p><p>ADHD is "normal" in our family - and what you're describing doesn't sound like "just" ADHD to me... not that the ADHD is necessarily a wrong diagnosis, but that... there's more to it.</p><p></p><p>Not unusual for problems to appear when they start school. Its a whole different world - AND, they are expected to be in lock-step developmentally with their age-similar peers. NOT true for all kids.</p><p></p><p>There's a raft of things that can be co-morbid with ADHD - like Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) (motor skills issues), LDs, executive functions. These need to be checked out.</p><p></p><p>Lots of kids have sensory issues, too, and that can really affect how they react to the world around them. And auditory issues (hearing, language processing, noise filtering, etc.) can go completely undetected.</p><p></p><p>And then, as you said, mood disorders can come into play... </p><p></p><p>Probably need to consider...</p><p>- Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation for motor skills and sensory issues</p><p>- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) as a start on checking for auditory issues - even without language issues. Don't let them tell you he doesn't need Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) testing because his language is developing normally... it may be a background-noise issue that makes it almost impossible to cope with classroom yet learn well in quiet, one-on-one situations.</p><p>- plus a comprehensive evaluation somewhere - childrens hospital, neuropsychologist, something... where they can look for everything from Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to emerging mood disorders.</p><p></p><p>Once you know what you are dealing with, it wil be easier to come up with plans of action.</p><p></p><p>Glad to hear you already have "the book". No, it doesn't solve everything... but the perspective helps.</p><p></p><p>Welcome. Others will be along shortly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 469479, member: 11791"] I'm going to guess that you need to move beyond the psychiatrist, and get a comprehensive evaluation. Your mommy-gut is telling you there is something more going on... and that makes sense to me, too. ADHD is "normal" in our family - and what you're describing doesn't sound like "just" ADHD to me... not that the ADHD is necessarily a wrong diagnosis, but that... there's more to it. Not unusual for problems to appear when they start school. Its a whole different world - AND, they are expected to be in lock-step developmentally with their age-similar peers. NOT true for all kids. There's a raft of things that can be co-morbid with ADHD - like Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) (motor skills issues), LDs, executive functions. These need to be checked out. Lots of kids have sensory issues, too, and that can really affect how they react to the world around them. And auditory issues (hearing, language processing, noise filtering, etc.) can go completely undetected. And then, as you said, mood disorders can come into play... Probably need to consider... - Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation for motor skills and sensory issues - Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) as a start on checking for auditory issues - even without language issues. Don't let them tell you he doesn't need Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) testing because his language is developing normally... it may be a background-noise issue that makes it almost impossible to cope with classroom yet learn well in quiet, one-on-one situations. - plus a comprehensive evaluation somewhere - childrens hospital, neuropsychologist, something... where they can look for everything from Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to emerging mood disorders. Once you know what you are dealing with, it wil be easier to come up with plans of action. Glad to hear you already have "the book". No, it doesn't solve everything... but the perspective helps. Welcome. Others will be along shortly. [/QUOTE]
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