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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 89382" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>Hi Chrissy, welcome.</p><p>I had my son tested by a neuropsychologist, too, and he decided against Asperger's and for ADHD in about 5 sec. flat. I asked about the eye contact (which you had mentioned) and the dr. said that my son made good eye contact when you asked him a direct question, and the rest of the time, he was just darting his eyes around like a typical ADHD kid. It's really hard to explain unless you meet a kid who has it, and see them side by side. (It's also possible to have both.)</p><p>Transitions are hard for my son, too, so I can imagine how hard that move must have been. Still, to tear apart the furniture, urinate in the furnace vents, and slice the screens is more than just ADHD, it's destructive. I can see why the therapist wants to do more testing.</p><p>Did he ever tell you why he cut the screens or ruined the couch? Was he angry and having a meltdown? Or just antsy and bored and over-the-top? I know it's hard to tell ... </p><p>Does he ever talk to you much?</p><p>How much contact did he have with-his bio dad, IOW, how much of his laughing at you while talking is learned and how much is hereditary? Is it a nervous laugh? Or what?</p><p>His dad could have been self-medicating with-drugs and alcohol for an undiagnosed condition.</p><p>It's really hard to diagnosis bipolar in a young child, but at 12 it's a bit easier. There are lots of people here who can help you with-that.</p><p>Good luck! Let us know what happens.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 89382, member: 3419"] Hi Chrissy, welcome. I had my son tested by a neuropsychologist, too, and he decided against Asperger's and for ADHD in about 5 sec. flat. I asked about the eye contact (which you had mentioned) and the dr. said that my son made good eye contact when you asked him a direct question, and the rest of the time, he was just darting his eyes around like a typical ADHD kid. It's really hard to explain unless you meet a kid who has it, and see them side by side. (It's also possible to have both.) Transitions are hard for my son, too, so I can imagine how hard that move must have been. Still, to tear apart the furniture, urinate in the furnace vents, and slice the screens is more than just ADHD, it's destructive. I can see why the therapist wants to do more testing. Did he ever tell you why he cut the screens or ruined the couch? Was he angry and having a meltdown? Or just antsy and bored and over-the-top? I know it's hard to tell ... Does he ever talk to you much? How much contact did he have with-his bio dad, IOW, how much of his laughing at you while talking is learned and how much is hereditary? Is it a nervous laugh? Or what? His dad could have been self-medicating with-drugs and alcohol for an undiagnosed condition. It's really hard to diagnosis bipolar in a young child, but at 12 it's a bit easier. There are lots of people here who can help you with-that. Good luck! Let us know what happens. [/QUOTE]
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