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<blockquote data-quote="bluetik" data-source="post: 385427"><p>Thanks for your feedback, everyone. </p><p></p><p>Jena, thanks for your sympathy, and just to be clear, this isn't new, but has been going on since he was about 18 months old. That's maybe why we seem ahead of the curve. It's just becoming a much bigger concern now that he is in 2nd grade and expectations are increasing around behavior.</p><p></p><p>The psychologist he was seeing didn't seem to think Aspergers was a possibility, due to his extremely strong expressive language abilities (his speech delays are strictly phonetic in nature, probably due to a high, arched palate). However, I have wondered, as well, if he might be on the autistic spectrum. We only see this psychologist periodically when he is having a particularly rough patch, and I am really ready to try for a 2nd opinion. I guess I realize that there isn't a quick fix, but I'd like to get us to the point where I don't have to worry constantly about him being expelled from school (the kids attend a magnet school with a behavioral contract) and activities, so he can build his self-esteem a little and be a generally happier guy.</p><p></p><p>I'm definitely interested in trying to do that through diet, if it's at all possible.</p><p></p><p>I realize I'm all over the place here. I think it's because I feel a little lost, like I'm grasping at straws. I guess I need to get a little more organized and put a plan of action together. I'm glad this community is here. I think it serves a great purpose and I'm looking forward to getting to virtually "know" all of you.</p><p></p><p>Oh, he also has tics, which have become more pronounced in the last year or so. </p><p></p><p>Last night, I e-mailed his Endocrinologist, who works at a children's hospital, to get a recommendation for a pediatric neurologist, and she e-mailed me back with the name of a Neuropsychiatrist specializing in Tourette's, Autistic Spectrum disorders, PANDAS, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also have a call in to our pediatrician to discuss our options.</p><p></p><p>Historically, his behavior has been better during the winter months (we live in FL), but it has normally turned the corner by now. Last year, October 5 was the date when he got some relief, and I remember this because I still have the e-mail from his teacher sent that day saying "wow -- it's like someone flipped a switch here".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluetik, post: 385427"] Thanks for your feedback, everyone. Jena, thanks for your sympathy, and just to be clear, this isn't new, but has been going on since he was about 18 months old. That's maybe why we seem ahead of the curve. It's just becoming a much bigger concern now that he is in 2nd grade and expectations are increasing around behavior. The psychologist he was seeing didn't seem to think Aspergers was a possibility, due to his extremely strong expressive language abilities (his speech delays are strictly phonetic in nature, probably due to a high, arched palate). However, I have wondered, as well, if he might be on the autistic spectrum. We only see this psychologist periodically when he is having a particularly rough patch, and I am really ready to try for a 2nd opinion. I guess I realize that there isn't a quick fix, but I'd like to get us to the point where I don't have to worry constantly about him being expelled from school (the kids attend a magnet school with a behavioral contract) and activities, so he can build his self-esteem a little and be a generally happier guy. I'm definitely interested in trying to do that through diet, if it's at all possible. I realize I'm all over the place here. I think it's because I feel a little lost, like I'm grasping at straws. I guess I need to get a little more organized and put a plan of action together. I'm glad this community is here. I think it serves a great purpose and I'm looking forward to getting to virtually "know" all of you. Oh, he also has tics, which have become more pronounced in the last year or so. Last night, I e-mailed his Endocrinologist, who works at a children's hospital, to get a recommendation for a pediatric neurologist, and she e-mailed me back with the name of a Neuropsychiatrist specializing in Tourette's, Autistic Spectrum disorders, PANDAS, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also have a call in to our pediatrician to discuss our options. Historically, his behavior has been better during the winter months (we live in FL), but it has normally turned the corner by now. Last year, October 5 was the date when he got some relief, and I remember this because I still have the e-mail from his teacher sent that day saying "wow -- it's like someone flipped a switch here". [/QUOTE]
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