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I am at my wits end with this child! :P Please help.
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 381334" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there. Glad you found us, but sorry you had to jump aboard <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>How about giving us a bit of history on this child? I think she does have some autistic traits (obsessive interests, inability to communicate) but you *really* need to get her assessed by a neuropsychologist (in the opinion of many oldtimer board members, like me, they do the best, most thorough assessments). If you answer a few questions, we can maybe give you more suggestions, but we can not really diagnose. That's what the Big Guys are for (and Gals).</p><p></p><p>Are there any psychiatric problems or substance abuse issues in her family tree on either side (genetic)? How was her early development...talking, eye contact, motor skills, ability to relate to same age peers, does she have friends, how does she do in school, and can she transition well from one activity to another? </p><p></p><p>Another existing factor is that she is atypical anyway and I assume she has to go from house to house (mom and dad) which is confusing and hard for any child, but especially for a child who is different. It is unsettling to most kids, but if, say, this child has Aspergers that would make it even worse. How often does she go back and forth? Are the rules different in both places? Does s he have two stepparts (both parents remarried?). Does she have new siblings in both homes? All this just adds to it. </p><p></p><p>I would still, first and foremost, get her to a neuropsychologist. You can find them at university and children's hospitals...the sooner the better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 381334, member: 1550"] Hi there. Glad you found us, but sorry you had to jump aboard :) How about giving us a bit of history on this child? I think she does have some autistic traits (obsessive interests, inability to communicate) but you *really* need to get her assessed by a neuropsychologist (in the opinion of many oldtimer board members, like me, they do the best, most thorough assessments). If you answer a few questions, we can maybe give you more suggestions, but we can not really diagnose. That's what the Big Guys are for (and Gals). Are there any psychiatric problems or substance abuse issues in her family tree on either side (genetic)? How was her early development...talking, eye contact, motor skills, ability to relate to same age peers, does she have friends, how does she do in school, and can she transition well from one activity to another? Another existing factor is that she is atypical anyway and I assume she has to go from house to house (mom and dad) which is confusing and hard for any child, but especially for a child who is different. It is unsettling to most kids, but if, say, this child has Aspergers that would make it even worse. How often does she go back and forth? Are the rules different in both places? Does s he have two stepparts (both parents remarried?). Does she have new siblings in both homes? All this just adds to it. I would still, first and foremost, get her to a neuropsychologist. You can find them at university and children's hospitals...the sooner the better. [/QUOTE]
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