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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 225409" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi there <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>First of all, are you comfortable with the diagnosis? I don't care if he was dxd. twice with ADHD--do YOU feel that's the whole thing?</p><p> I"m just a Mom, but we had to evaluate my kid many times to get the right diagnosis so that he was on the right track. I'm just wondering if something like ADHD/ODD would cause so many meltdowns and inappropriate crying. I might get a second opinion. I did that a lot! Did this child have any delays as a young child, like talking? Does he seem overly moody? I just wonder if they got the whole picture. Professionals aren't perfect. </p><p></p><p>I would very definitely get an IEP. I'm a little "iffy" about the IQ test. Some disorders make kids with certain disorders score way below their actual ability level. My son was one of them. He scored 75 on a standard IQ test, but is obviously above average, now that he has had the appropriate help. He recently had an IQ test where he scored 108. Kids with certain processing problems or issues tend to just not test well. Has your son had an Special Education help, an aide, anyone showing him how to take notes, teaching him social skills? I would demand all of that. </p><p>My son is now 15 and practically mainstreamed, and he always makes the honor roll, but we were also told he was "slow." Then we were told he had ADHD/ODD. Then we were told he had bipolar. We've had a long, rocky road. </p><p>I love neuropsychologist evaluations, but they are not all created equally. How long was your son's testing? My son had ten hours of it. It's just a Mommy gut hunch, but I feel like they missed something important about your son. Does it matter as long as they treat the symptoms? YES! Why? Because the label will get him services.</p><p>Welcome to our little corner of the world! Others will come along soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 225409, member: 1550"] Hi there :) First of all, are you comfortable with the diagnosis? I don't care if he was dxd. twice with ADHD--do YOU feel that's the whole thing? I"m just a Mom, but we had to evaluate my kid many times to get the right diagnosis so that he was on the right track. I'm just wondering if something like ADHD/ODD would cause so many meltdowns and inappropriate crying. I might get a second opinion. I did that a lot! Did this child have any delays as a young child, like talking? Does he seem overly moody? I just wonder if they got the whole picture. Professionals aren't perfect. I would very definitely get an IEP. I'm a little "iffy" about the IQ test. Some disorders make kids with certain disorders score way below their actual ability level. My son was one of them. He scored 75 on a standard IQ test, but is obviously above average, now that he has had the appropriate help. He recently had an IQ test where he scored 108. Kids with certain processing problems or issues tend to just not test well. Has your son had an Special Education help, an aide, anyone showing him how to take notes, teaching him social skills? I would demand all of that. My son is now 15 and practically mainstreamed, and he always makes the honor roll, but we were also told he was "slow." Then we were told he had ADHD/ODD. Then we were told he had bipolar. We've had a long, rocky road. I love neuropsychologist evaluations, but they are not all created equally. How long was your son's testing? My son had ten hours of it. It's just a Mommy gut hunch, but I feel like they missed something important about your son. Does it matter as long as they treat the symptoms? YES! Why? Because the label will get him services. Welcome to our little corner of the world! Others will come along soon. [/QUOTE]
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