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<blockquote data-quote="iNEEDserenity" data-source="post: 102434" data-attributes="member: 4374"><p>I will try to answer your questions the best i can, it's been a long week and i'm very tired....</p><p></p><p>***1/Who was the professional who diagnosed your child and what kind of tests did he do to diagnose? When was the last evaluation?</p><p></p><p>She's been seeing a councelor since age 5, he's the one who says she exhibits all the obvious signs of ADHD, ODD, and Anxiety. I understand that he is not qualified to officially diagnose her. </p><p>We used the Hawthorne Test through the school and her family dr. to diagnose the ADHD. last yr</p><p></p><p>Actually just got a couple referral's to psychiatrists. Hopefully they r open on sat's, i plan to call first thing. if closed will call mon. </p><p>need to get the ball rolling. dont know how many more phone calls at work from the principal i can take...which then leads to the ex blaming my parenting </p><p></p><p>***2/Is there a history of psychiatric disorders, neurological problems or substance abuse on the family tree on either side?</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed with-depression, but it's been yrs since it's been an issue. no substance abuse, unless cigarettes and coffee, then im guilty. my SO same as me. her dad is a social drinker. </p><p></p><p>Her biological father, whom she's never met, definatley has his issues but dont have any diagnosis. haven't seen him since i was 2mo pregnant. Trust me, it's for the best</p><p></p><p>***3/On any medications? she was until this week. </p><p>METHYLPHENIDATE 10mg 2-3x/day </p><p>RITALIN LA 20MG only took two days, made her pupils HUGE even after it should have been out of her system. she said her heart was beating really fast. stopped immediatly!!</p><p>went back to METHYLPHENIDATE 10mg 2-3x/day and dr wrong Rx and then gave referral (more to story, but this isn't place to vent)</p><p></p><p>***4/What specific behaviors concern you the most?</p><p></p><p>school. she's so bright, but her school work does not reflect it. she gets daily behavior notes, 1-5, five is poor, she gets 3's 4,s and 5's most everyday. she cant sit still. principal calls often, and usually for something i could never guess. like being covered in pencil lead (graphite) because she collects her broken lead and my mom had to pick her up and took 3 bath's to get clean. only one of many examples. life is an adventure, that is for sure! she lies, even if she see's that i watched her do something, she wills still try to deny that she did it. </p><p>Also, her social skills. she doest respect others personal space, and can be "too much" for other kids to handle and they pull away. </p><p></p><p>***5/Were there any ever speech delays or other developmental issues with your daughter?</p><p>not really. she did everything early (my son was the late one) </p><p></p><p>***Does she make good eye contact, have good social skills, transition well, have any obsessions? eye contact, she can when she wants to. social skills, she's outgoing, but can come on too strong at times. </p><p>Obsessions, YES!! she loves anything "Gooey" and will have a break down if she she's me throw it away no matter how black with dirt and covered in animal hair it is. she collects candy wrappers, old papers, everything. she's a horder. i have to clean her room when she's had her dads because she cant let go of anything.</p><p></p><p>***How is her academics? Does she behave better at home or school or is the same? </p><p></p><p>so far at school, she hasn't "fallen behind" but she just scrapping by. and she behaves better at home, but not much. she's still her, but i think since my SO and i try very hard to have rules and structure and consitancy at home.</p><p></p><p>***Others will jump in. EVERYBODY here understands you, trust me! </p><p>_______</p><p></p><p>i'm not here looking to "fix" my child(ren) I love them just as they are, but unfortunatley, society does expect us to conform to certain expectations, and it's my job as thier mom to give them the skills to be responsible adults in society someday...</p><p></p><p>A little more about my daughter...she loves animals and wants to be a vet. she has a wonderful imagination. always thinking outside of the box. stubborn. loveable. sensitive. loves numbers and a whiz at math. loves being center of attention, stands out in a crowd, loud. thoughtful. energetic. notices the little things most of us are too busy to see. </p><p></p><p>feel free to ask for clarification on anything, cuz i really tired and dont feel like proof reading right now. im not at work so i dont want to think too hard lol. </p><p></p><p>thanks for the warm welcome!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iNEEDserenity, post: 102434, member: 4374"] I will try to answer your questions the best i can, it's been a long week and i'm very tired.... ***1/Who was the professional who diagnosed your child and what kind of tests did he do to diagnose? When was the last evaluation? She's been seeing a councelor since age 5, he's the one who says she exhibits all the obvious signs of ADHD, ODD, and Anxiety. I understand that he is not qualified to officially diagnose her. We used the Hawthorne Test through the school and her family dr. to diagnose the ADHD. last yr Actually just got a couple referral's to psychiatrists. Hopefully they r open on sat's, i plan to call first thing. if closed will call mon. need to get the ball rolling. dont know how many more phone calls at work from the principal i can take...which then leads to the ex blaming my parenting ***2/Is there a history of psychiatric disorders, neurological problems or substance abuse on the family tree on either side? I was diagnosed with-depression, but it's been yrs since it's been an issue. no substance abuse, unless cigarettes and coffee, then im guilty. my SO same as me. her dad is a social drinker. Her biological father, whom she's never met, definatley has his issues but dont have any diagnosis. haven't seen him since i was 2mo pregnant. Trust me, it's for the best ***3/On any medications? she was until this week. METHYLPHENIDATE 10mg 2-3x/day RITALIN LA 20MG only took two days, made her pupils HUGE even after it should have been out of her system. she said her heart was beating really fast. stopped immediatly!! went back to METHYLPHENIDATE 10mg 2-3x/day and dr wrong Rx and then gave referral (more to story, but this isn't place to vent) ***4/What specific behaviors concern you the most? school. she's so bright, but her school work does not reflect it. she gets daily behavior notes, 1-5, five is poor, she gets 3's 4,s and 5's most everyday. she cant sit still. principal calls often, and usually for something i could never guess. like being covered in pencil lead (graphite) because she collects her broken lead and my mom had to pick her up and took 3 bath's to get clean. only one of many examples. life is an adventure, that is for sure! she lies, even if she see's that i watched her do something, she wills still try to deny that she did it. Also, her social skills. she doest respect others personal space, and can be "too much" for other kids to handle and they pull away. ***5/Were there any ever speech delays or other developmental issues with your daughter? not really. she did everything early (my son was the late one) ***Does she make good eye contact, have good social skills, transition well, have any obsessions? eye contact, she can when she wants to. social skills, she's outgoing, but can come on too strong at times. Obsessions, YES!! she loves anything "Gooey" and will have a break down if she she's me throw it away no matter how black with dirt and covered in animal hair it is. she collects candy wrappers, old papers, everything. she's a horder. i have to clean her room when she's had her dads because she cant let go of anything. ***How is her academics? Does she behave better at home or school or is the same? so far at school, she hasn't "fallen behind" but she just scrapping by. and she behaves better at home, but not much. she's still her, but i think since my SO and i try very hard to have rules and structure and consitancy at home. ***Others will jump in. EVERYBODY here understands you, trust me! _______ i'm not here looking to "fix" my child(ren) I love them just as they are, but unfortunatley, society does expect us to conform to certain expectations, and it's my job as thier mom to give them the skills to be responsible adults in society someday... A little more about my daughter...she loves animals and wants to be a vet. she has a wonderful imagination. always thinking outside of the box. stubborn. loveable. sensitive. loves numbers and a whiz at math. loves being center of attention, stands out in a crowd, loud. thoughtful. energetic. notices the little things most of us are too busy to see. feel free to ask for clarification on anything, cuz i really tired and dont feel like proof reading right now. im not at work so i dont want to think too hard lol. thanks for the warm welcome!! [/QUOTE]
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