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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 292296" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Well, it's hard to give advice about what to do if he hasn't been evaluated to see if he is the way he is due to some disorder. And it is also hard to understand a differently-wired child if he isn't evaluated and if his behavior is not explained to you by a professional (I prefer NeuroPsychs). Even with his good development, which is a positive thing, you are having problems with him. If it were me, I'd do the neuropsychologist anyway, rather than just a mental health professional who probably doesn't know how to run tests. There is nothing wrong with a label--it gets your child and yourself help. And it's the right kind of help, IF the diagnosis is right. The earlier kids with issues get interventions and help outside of our parental skills (because most of our kids will not respond to traditional parenting methods) the better the overall prognosis. Untreated disorders can get worse with time unless the child gets help. In hindsight with my son, I wish I'd actually been more proactive. Of course it is your choice. Although I'm just a Mom, Aspergers jumps out at me as a possibility. At the very least, a thorough evaluation won't hurt him and may help a lot.</p><p>I wish you great luck, regardless of what you decide to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 292296, member: 1550"] Well, it's hard to give advice about what to do if he hasn't been evaluated to see if he is the way he is due to some disorder. And it is also hard to understand a differently-wired child if he isn't evaluated and if his behavior is not explained to you by a professional (I prefer NeuroPsychs). Even with his good development, which is a positive thing, you are having problems with him. If it were me, I'd do the neuropsychologist anyway, rather than just a mental health professional who probably doesn't know how to run tests. There is nothing wrong with a label--it gets your child and yourself help. And it's the right kind of help, IF the diagnosis is right. The earlier kids with issues get interventions and help outside of our parental skills (because most of our kids will not respond to traditional parenting methods) the better the overall prognosis. Untreated disorders can get worse with time unless the child gets help. In hindsight with my son, I wish I'd actually been more proactive. Of course it is your choice. Although I'm just a Mom, Aspergers jumps out at me as a possibility. At the very least, a thorough evaluation won't hurt him and may help a lot. I wish you great luck, regardless of what you decide to do. [/QUOTE]
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