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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 451075" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>Welcome to the board! </p><p></p><p>First and foremost, this is NOT your fault. Anyone who tries to tell you it is ignorant. If they think they can do better, have them take your child for a week or two, they'll see.</p><p></p><p>Second, the developmental pediatrician who said your child is a "lost cause" is a quack and should have his license revoked! At 5 years of age <strong>NO</strong> child is a lost cause.</p><p></p><p>Finding the right help is a huge struggle for many of us. Fortunately, while you are out searching, you can learn about some of the dxes and start doing things TODAY to help your child. There is a wealth of information on ADHD and Aspergers. If these dxes are correct, and you understand how your child's brain is functioning, how your child perceives the world, you can start changing the way you do and approach things. </p><p></p><p>I focused on the ADHD and Aspergers because all the others can be symptoms of the two. As a matter of fact, ADHD CAN be a symptom of Aspergers as well as a stand alone diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>The school can also be very helpful at identifying issues. How is she doing there? Request and IEP (if you don't already have one). They will do evaluations as well, and while they can't diagnosis, their evaluations will give more clues as to what is going on.</p><p></p><p>You, my dear, are at the very beginning of a very long road. Start with what you have and work from there. Educate yourself so you can help your daugther. this will also lead to learning more and better questions to ask when looking for help and/or explaining things to the professionals.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes, our kids just need time. Yes, medications and therapy, but lots and lots of time to develop and better express themselves so we have a better insight as to what is going on. What we see is not always an accurate reflection of what they are going through.</p><p></p><p></p><p>((((HUGS))))</p><p></p><p>Welcome again. You've found a great place for support, insights and guidance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 451075, member: 11965"] Welcome to the board! First and foremost, this is NOT your fault. Anyone who tries to tell you it is ignorant. If they think they can do better, have them take your child for a week or two, they'll see. Second, the developmental pediatrician who said your child is a "lost cause" is a quack and should have his license revoked! At 5 years of age [B]NO[/B] child is a lost cause. Finding the right help is a huge struggle for many of us. Fortunately, while you are out searching, you can learn about some of the dxes and start doing things TODAY to help your child. There is a wealth of information on ADHD and Aspergers. If these dxes are correct, and you understand how your child's brain is functioning, how your child perceives the world, you can start changing the way you do and approach things. I focused on the ADHD and Aspergers because all the others can be symptoms of the two. As a matter of fact, ADHD CAN be a symptom of Aspergers as well as a stand alone diagnosis. The school can also be very helpful at identifying issues. How is she doing there? Request and IEP (if you don't already have one). They will do evaluations as well, and while they can't diagnosis, their evaluations will give more clues as to what is going on. You, my dear, are at the very beginning of a very long road. Start with what you have and work from there. Educate yourself so you can help your daugther. this will also lead to learning more and better questions to ask when looking for help and/or explaining things to the professionals. Sometimes, our kids just need time. Yes, medications and therapy, but lots and lots of time to develop and better express themselves so we have a better insight as to what is going on. What we see is not always an accurate reflection of what they are going through. ((((HUGS)))) Welcome again. You've found a great place for support, insights and guidance. [/QUOTE]
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