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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 87580" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I also think it is time for a new evaluation. Neuropsychs are good, I have had good experiences with developmental pediatricians also. Just the way you describe your son makes me wonder about Aspergers, or some variation on that theme. It SOOO sounds like my son. </p><p></p><p></p><p>You need a new evaluation as quickly as possible. If you are near a Children's Hospital or a university hospital you may find specialists there who can help you. If you are in Oklahoma, I can send you some resources.</p><p></p><p>With bipolar on the family tree (biomom), this is something to rule out. Preferably before any other medications are tried, in my opinion. Many medications can make someone with bipolar unstable.</p><p></p><p>There is hope, there is help, but it will take a lot of work from all of you. That was our experience anyway.</p><p></p><p>First, cut yourself some slack and tell husband to do the same for himself. You need to be in top shape to advocate for your son, and beating yourself up, while perfectly normal, uses some of that energy you need for other things. It is NOT YOUR FAULT. Yes, we could all have done things differently, in a million ways. But so very few of those would help y</p><p>our kids, and we can't redo them. So we need to focus forward on what WILL help.</p><p></p><p>Go out and get The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It is a fairly easy read, and it is a whole new way of looking at the issues. It explains some of what may be going on, and it shows some new ways to handle things.</p><p></p><p>If you don't already have it, buy or check out The Bipolar Child, by papalous (problem not spelled correctly). It will explain a lot about how bipolar presents in kids.</p><p></p><p>This is a lot of info, and a good place to start. If you want to start getting records and info together for the professionals you will need to see (various docs, therapists, etc...) you can go to the General Archives forum of this site. The very first post put in the Archives is about a Parent Report. It shows a basic format. This will help you put everything together, and keep it together as you progress. You have to go to the last page, all the way at the bottom.</p><p></p><p>Hugs,</p><p></p><p>Susie</p><p></p><p>ps. You are NOT alone, it is NOT your fault, you deserve some ice cream!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 87580, member: 1233"] I also think it is time for a new evaluation. Neuropsychs are good, I have had good experiences with developmental pediatricians also. Just the way you describe your son makes me wonder about Aspergers, or some variation on that theme. It SOOO sounds like my son. You need a new evaluation as quickly as possible. If you are near a Children's Hospital or a university hospital you may find specialists there who can help you. If you are in Oklahoma, I can send you some resources. With bipolar on the family tree (biomom), this is something to rule out. Preferably before any other medications are tried, in my opinion. Many medications can make someone with bipolar unstable. There is hope, there is help, but it will take a lot of work from all of you. That was our experience anyway. First, cut yourself some slack and tell husband to do the same for himself. You need to be in top shape to advocate for your son, and beating yourself up, while perfectly normal, uses some of that energy you need for other things. It is NOT YOUR FAULT. Yes, we could all have done things differently, in a million ways. But so very few of those would help y our kids, and we can't redo them. So we need to focus forward on what WILL help. Go out and get The Explosive Child by Ross Greene. It is a fairly easy read, and it is a whole new way of looking at the issues. It explains some of what may be going on, and it shows some new ways to handle things. If you don't already have it, buy or check out The Bipolar Child, by papalous (problem not spelled correctly). It will explain a lot about how bipolar presents in kids. This is a lot of info, and a good place to start. If you want to start getting records and info together for the professionals you will need to see (various docs, therapists, etc...) you can go to the General Archives forum of this site. The very first post put in the Archives is about a Parent Report. It shows a basic format. This will help you put everything together, and keep it together as you progress. You have to go to the last page, all the way at the bottom. Hugs, Susie ps. You are NOT alone, it is NOT your fault, you deserve some ice cream! [/QUOTE]
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