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<blockquote data-quote="geekparent" data-source="post: 378196" data-attributes="member: 9109"><p>I'm not going to quote, but I am going to reply and hope I hit upon everything.</p><p></p><p>First, I think I'm not understanding some of the abbreviations. What's a psychiatrist? </p><p></p><p>difficult child has a pediatrician, an allergist, a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist. Her pediatrician's office referred us to the psychiatrist who referred the psychotherapist. (Whom I'm very displeased with at the moment because she did not call back and I called her last week regarding difficult child's school behavior. I fully intend on asking for another referral from the psychiatrist at our next appointment). </p><p></p><p>The pediatrician has nothing to do with difficult child's treatment or diagnosis. </p><p></p><p>The initial diagnosis came from a psychologist (will be called psychiatric #1) when we finally got one to take us seriously, which didn't start until difficult child started school. </p><p></p><p>psychiatric #1 diagnosis with generalized anxiety. psychiatric #1 moved out of state and we transferred to psychiatric #2.</p><p></p><p>psychiatric #2 was very nice, and while she was a good person for difficult child to talk to, we weren't seeing any changes or help in the school situation. She did however, refer us to a psychiatrist for medication for the anxiety and possible ADHD.</p><p></p><p>Crack!Psychiatrist #1 was a joke. He didn't even do a proper diagnosis. He took the referral from psychiatric#2, diagnosis'd ADHD as well and then threw drugs at us. When difficult child was kicked out of her private school, I realized that I needed a real diagnosis or at least a real psychiatrist. </p><p></p><p>Psychiatrist #2 seems to be very good and knowledgeable. He gave us an official diagnosis of ADHD (hyperactive, impulsive) and anxiety. He explained how daughter's brain chemistry works and why she reacts the way she does. His evaluation took four hours, though it wasn't the multi-level I guess that a neuropsychologist does. </p><p></p><p>So, this is where we are. Psychiatrist #2 is willing to meet with the school psychologist, principal and teacher to talk about difficult child and her issues and how to work with her properly. I will be trying to cement this at our next appointment (on Saturday)</p><p></p><p>Should I see if I can get Psychiatrist #2 to do the neuropsychologist referral? Or should I just go ahead and try to do it myself. I have one more place I can check with.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="geekparent, post: 378196, member: 9109"] I'm not going to quote, but I am going to reply and hope I hit upon everything. First, I think I'm not understanding some of the abbreviations. What's a psychiatrist? difficult child has a pediatrician, an allergist, a psychotherapist and a psychiatrist. Her pediatrician's office referred us to the psychiatrist who referred the psychotherapist. (Whom I'm very displeased with at the moment because she did not call back and I called her last week regarding difficult child's school behavior. I fully intend on asking for another referral from the psychiatrist at our next appointment). The pediatrician has nothing to do with difficult child's treatment or diagnosis. The initial diagnosis came from a psychologist (will be called psychiatric #1) when we finally got one to take us seriously, which didn't start until difficult child started school. psychiatric #1 diagnosis with generalized anxiety. psychiatric #1 moved out of state and we transferred to psychiatric #2. psychiatric #2 was very nice, and while she was a good person for difficult child to talk to, we weren't seeing any changes or help in the school situation. She did however, refer us to a psychiatrist for medication for the anxiety and possible ADHD. Crack!Psychiatrist #1 was a joke. He didn't even do a proper diagnosis. He took the referral from psychiatric#2, diagnosis'd ADHD as well and then threw drugs at us. When difficult child was kicked out of her private school, I realized that I needed a real diagnosis or at least a real psychiatrist. Psychiatrist #2 seems to be very good and knowledgeable. He gave us an official diagnosis of ADHD (hyperactive, impulsive) and anxiety. He explained how daughter's brain chemistry works and why she reacts the way she does. His evaluation took four hours, though it wasn't the multi-level I guess that a neuropsychologist does. So, this is where we are. Psychiatrist #2 is willing to meet with the school psychologist, principal and teacher to talk about difficult child and her issues and how to work with her properly. I will be trying to cement this at our next appointment (on Saturday) Should I see if I can get Psychiatrist #2 to do the neuropsychologist referral? Or should I just go ahead and try to do it myself. I have one more place I can check with. [/QUOTE]
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