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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 557063"><p>I agree with what the others have said. It may or may not be ADHD. It could be something that those symptoms are just symptoms of something bigger. Keep schizophrenia and bipolar in your mind but don't narrow it down to that. Keep an open mind. Another thing that crossed my mind is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Effect. Because of the drug/alcohol use, it is also a very real possibility. The neuropsychologist or developmental pediatric would be a great idea and are usually pretty thorough if you can find reputable ones. The "good" ones usually have a very long waiting list (we waited 6 months). A THOROUGH Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation would also be called for. Make sure you find a good one that has experience working with "difficult" kids. We had one that was awesome and two that weren't worth our time. It made a BIG difference for us.</p><p></p><p>Sorry you're gong through this and also that she is. The beginning of school usually brings out the worst in our kids. It is a whole new animal for them and if they have "issues" already, it makes things much worse. ADHD medications could very well have triggered things as well. I know my son cannot take stimulants or SSRIs and he's even had very aggressive behaviors caused by a couple other medications as well.</p><p></p><p>Sleep issues can also cause HUGE problems. If my son doesn't get 10-11 hours of GOOD sleep every night, we have PROBLEMS. He takes Tenex now and his sleep quantity and quality have greatly improved. </p><p></p><p>Welcome to our little "family". This is the most supportive and experienced group of parents who have been through what you're going through. Even though my life with my difficult child's has improved significatnly, I still find support and help here. I can't leave. It's been my lifeline for 2 years and I thank D*g every day that I found this place. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you AND your difficult child.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 557063"] I agree with what the others have said. It may or may not be ADHD. It could be something that those symptoms are just symptoms of something bigger. Keep schizophrenia and bipolar in your mind but don't narrow it down to that. Keep an open mind. Another thing that crossed my mind is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Effect. Because of the drug/alcohol use, it is also a very real possibility. The neuropsychologist or developmental pediatric would be a great idea and are usually pretty thorough if you can find reputable ones. The "good" ones usually have a very long waiting list (we waited 6 months). A THOROUGH Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation would also be called for. Make sure you find a good one that has experience working with "difficult" kids. We had one that was awesome and two that weren't worth our time. It made a BIG difference for us. Sorry you're gong through this and also that she is. The beginning of school usually brings out the worst in our kids. It is a whole new animal for them and if they have "issues" already, it makes things much worse. ADHD medications could very well have triggered things as well. I know my son cannot take stimulants or SSRIs and he's even had very aggressive behaviors caused by a couple other medications as well. Sleep issues can also cause HUGE problems. If my son doesn't get 10-11 hours of GOOD sleep every night, we have PROBLEMS. He takes Tenex now and his sleep quantity and quality have greatly improved. Welcome to our little "family". This is the most supportive and experienced group of parents who have been through what you're going through. Even though my life with my difficult child's has improved significatnly, I still find support and help here. I can't leave. It's been my lifeline for 2 years and I thank D*g every day that I found this place. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you AND your difficult child. [/QUOTE]
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