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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 221742" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi, Alex. Welcome to our board. Believe it or not, your story is pretty standard for the kids we post about here. Your child is acting pretty much like most of them do, at least at first. The same behavior, however, doesn't mean that they all have the same disorders. Let me ask a few questions that will help us direct you and maybe help you. Ok, here ya go:</p><p></p><p>1/Who has diagnosed your child? Has he ever had a complete battery of private neuropsychologist testing? (this is not the same as a Neurologist or regular therapist or school testing).</p><p></p><p>2/Are there psychiatric disorders or substance abuse on either side of this child's family tree? Any mood disorders?</p><p></p><p>3/How was this little tyke's early development? Did he speak on time, make good eye contact with everyone, let you cuddle him, did he play appropriately with toys, did he and does he know how to socialize with his same-age peers, does he have any issues with loud noise, certain textures, certain foods, bright lights:, does he do well in crowds, can he transition from one activity to another without melting down? Does he ever seem "out of it" or "in his own world" and then at other times, especially when he is comfortable, seem almost hypofocused?</p><p></p><p>in my opinion (layman warrior mom with bipolar) I don't believe he is "emotionally disturbed." I hate that label. I think, because all the childhood disorders tend to look alike symptom-wise, it is always best to get every child a complete neuropsychologist evaluation. They test from 6-10 hours and get into more intensive stuff than even Psychiatrists. You will definitely get some answers if you go this route, and they will probably make more sense and be more helpful than any you have gotten so far.</p><p></p><p>I don't know how to help you with the school issues. I say hang on until you get him tested. Until he can get tested buy "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. It's a great way to have some peace until you can get the right diagnosis and help (I'm not saying your child has the wrong diagnosis--I'm just saying that it's wise to get second and third opinions). As for medications, no medications will completely help any child without other interventions. Some medications make certain disorders worse which is why it's a good idea to have your child NeuroPsyched. Stimulants make many kids with mood disorders and some kids on the autism spectrum get even worse. My kid did terribly on stimulants and anti-depressants. He is doing better off of medications, and interventions have been his ticket to success. He was misdiagnosed a lot, that's why I always tell moms to go to a neuropsychologist. in my opinion they do the most intensive testing. Whatever you decide to do, I'm glad you're here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 221742, member: 1550"] Hi, Alex. Welcome to our board. Believe it or not, your story is pretty standard for the kids we post about here. Your child is acting pretty much like most of them do, at least at first. The same behavior, however, doesn't mean that they all have the same disorders. Let me ask a few questions that will help us direct you and maybe help you. Ok, here ya go: 1/Who has diagnosed your child? Has he ever had a complete battery of private neuropsychologist testing? (this is not the same as a Neurologist or regular therapist or school testing). 2/Are there psychiatric disorders or substance abuse on either side of this child's family tree? Any mood disorders? 3/How was this little tyke's early development? Did he speak on time, make good eye contact with everyone, let you cuddle him, did he play appropriately with toys, did he and does he know how to socialize with his same-age peers, does he have any issues with loud noise, certain textures, certain foods, bright lights:, does he do well in crowds, can he transition from one activity to another without melting down? Does he ever seem "out of it" or "in his own world" and then at other times, especially when he is comfortable, seem almost hypofocused? in my opinion (layman warrior mom with bipolar) I don't believe he is "emotionally disturbed." I hate that label. I think, because all the childhood disorders tend to look alike symptom-wise, it is always best to get every child a complete neuropsychologist evaluation. They test from 6-10 hours and get into more intensive stuff than even Psychiatrists. You will definitely get some answers if you go this route, and they will probably make more sense and be more helpful than any you have gotten so far. I don't know how to help you with the school issues. I say hang on until you get him tested. Until he can get tested buy "The Explosive Child" by Ross Greene. It's a great way to have some peace until you can get the right diagnosis and help (I'm not saying your child has the wrong diagnosis--I'm just saying that it's wise to get second and third opinions). As for medications, no medications will completely help any child without other interventions. Some medications make certain disorders worse which is why it's a good idea to have your child NeuroPsyched. Stimulants make many kids with mood disorders and some kids on the autism spectrum get even worse. My kid did terribly on stimulants and anti-depressants. He is doing better off of medications, and interventions have been his ticket to success. He was misdiagnosed a lot, that's why I always tell moms to go to a neuropsychologist. in my opinion they do the most intensive testing. Whatever you decide to do, I'm glad you're here. [/QUOTE]
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