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<blockquote data-quote="geekparent" data-source="post: 378233" data-attributes="member: 9109"><p>She has a diagnosis. It's ADHD with-anxiety. I don't think that's all that is there, however. The diagnosis came from her psychiatrist - the first specialist in over three years of seeking help who actually seemed inclined to dig a little deeper. Her pediatrician has had nothing to do with any of this mess aside from getting a referral for the psychiatrist from the pediatrician's office. The pediatrician, while wonderfully on the physiological end, was one of those who just didn't believe us when we said "something is wrong with our kid, this isn't typical." So, we sought help on our own for years (with no one taking us seriously until the school backed us up).</p><p></p><p>I'm not going to say that the diagnosis is totally wrong. I do see the distraction, the hyperactivity, the impulsivity, the restlessness and constant energy, the ongoing chatter, etc. The only time I've ever known her to sit still for five minutes was when she was earning a stripe in her karate class and it was part of the test. In 8 years, I have witnessed her sitting still for five minutes just that one time. </p><p></p><p>I also see tons of anxiety. She shuts down in new situations, no matter how much we work to prepare her - explanations, social stories, the works -- but once in the situation she shuts down. She hugs herself, she goes stiff and she will eventually start to cry if not removed from the situation. If left in the situation (and in some cases, such as karate where the sensei and shihan know what's going on with her and don't mind) she will eventually calm down and warm up to it but it does take a while. She couldn't even handle our old neighbors moving out; when she finally adjusted to that, she freaked out because we had new neighbors move in.</p><p></p><p>She is her own worst critic, as I said before and she sees the world from a very "me" point of view. Even moreso than the "average" child. </p><p></p><p>I guess I just need some support and direction. I guess. I'm really at a loss. I want her to have a chance at "normal" and "average." I want good things for her. I just am feeling like we're running in circles with her.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="geekparent, post: 378233, member: 9109"] She has a diagnosis. It's ADHD with-anxiety. I don't think that's all that is there, however. The diagnosis came from her psychiatrist - the first specialist in over three years of seeking help who actually seemed inclined to dig a little deeper. Her pediatrician has had nothing to do with any of this mess aside from getting a referral for the psychiatrist from the pediatrician's office. The pediatrician, while wonderfully on the physiological end, was one of those who just didn't believe us when we said "something is wrong with our kid, this isn't typical." So, we sought help on our own for years (with no one taking us seriously until the school backed us up). I'm not going to say that the diagnosis is totally wrong. I do see the distraction, the hyperactivity, the impulsivity, the restlessness and constant energy, the ongoing chatter, etc. The only time I've ever known her to sit still for five minutes was when she was earning a stripe in her karate class and it was part of the test. In 8 years, I have witnessed her sitting still for five minutes just that one time. I also see tons of anxiety. She shuts down in new situations, no matter how much we work to prepare her - explanations, social stories, the works -- but once in the situation she shuts down. She hugs herself, she goes stiff and she will eventually start to cry if not removed from the situation. If left in the situation (and in some cases, such as karate where the sensei and shihan know what's going on with her and don't mind) she will eventually calm down and warm up to it but it does take a while. She couldn't even handle our old neighbors moving out; when she finally adjusted to that, she freaked out because we had new neighbors move in. She is her own worst critic, as I said before and she sees the world from a very "me" point of view. Even moreso than the "average" child. I guess I just need some support and direction. I guess. I'm really at a loss. I want her to have a chance at "normal" and "average." I want good things for her. I just am feeling like we're running in circles with her. [/QUOTE]
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