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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 261974" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>I agree with Susiestar. My difficult child being 24yrs old was always just a few years in front of the trends. So when he was diagnosed with adhd, AS,bipolar in all those different years, no one knew what it was. Then everyone had a problem with the same titles. Of course, some were true and some were not and some were "sort of". My difficult child has evolved over the years. He isn't bipolar but he had mood issues which seem to have evened out as he got older. His AS isn't as apparent although executive function issues have been his biggest stumbling block at present. </p><p>I did in the past and still do believe that all those labels are part of disorder that hasn't been named. </p><p></p><p>Maybe the symptoms are so subjective to make it difficult to make a clear diagnosis. There is no CT scan, blood work, x ray to confirm the diagnosis so it is a matter of skill and experience on the part of the professional. It leaves a lot to interpretation. </p><p></p><p>Everyone has mood fluctuations. It's not bipolar until it interferes with your life. If you lose a job or can't hold a job, spend all your money on a whim, self medicate with alcohol or illegal drugs then it becomes a diagnosis. Obviously, there is more criteria to meet before there is a diagnosis but you get my drift. </p><p></p><p>Like the other "new" trends bipolar will play out and settle down. </p><p>I wish there was no reason for medications for kids ever but the truth is that you can not teach if a child can not attend. Your kid can't learn if the one in front of him is distracting him constantly. What can schools and parents do so that kids can learn, parents are pleased, schools meet their standards? I'm sure there is a better way but no one has proposed a better way so medications seem to be the biggest asset for some.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 261974, member: 3"] I agree with Susiestar. My difficult child being 24yrs old was always just a few years in front of the trends. So when he was diagnosed with adhd, AS,bipolar in all those different years, no one knew what it was. Then everyone had a problem with the same titles. Of course, some were true and some were not and some were "sort of". My difficult child has evolved over the years. He isn't bipolar but he had mood issues which seem to have evened out as he got older. His AS isn't as apparent although executive function issues have been his biggest stumbling block at present. I did in the past and still do believe that all those labels are part of disorder that hasn't been named. Maybe the symptoms are so subjective to make it difficult to make a clear diagnosis. There is no CT scan, blood work, x ray to confirm the diagnosis so it is a matter of skill and experience on the part of the professional. It leaves a lot to interpretation. Everyone has mood fluctuations. It's not bipolar until it interferes with your life. If you lose a job or can't hold a job, spend all your money on a whim, self medicate with alcohol or illegal drugs then it becomes a diagnosis. Obviously, there is more criteria to meet before there is a diagnosis but you get my drift. Like the other "new" trends bipolar will play out and settle down. I wish there was no reason for medications for kids ever but the truth is that you can not teach if a child can not attend. Your kid can't learn if the one in front of him is distracting him constantly. What can schools and parents do so that kids can learn, parents are pleased, schools meet their standards? I'm sure there is a better way but no one has proposed a better way so medications seem to be the biggest asset for some. [/QUOTE]
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