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New to the site, need help have a 5yr old with ADHD and Defiance disorder
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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 417017" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hey Maverik! Why not get a full-blown neuropsychologist done? There are plenty of good hospitals around you and in NYC (Manhattan) that could do a great diagnostic on him. While psychiatrists are trained on kids and their issues, a neuropsychologist will really dig in with the testing to see what the total diagnosis is. He might not be an aspie, but he could have Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or something else developmentally. If that's the case, some adhd medications could make things worse instead of better.</p><p> </p><p>I'd call Empire BC/BS and find out which facilities are in-network and see if you need a referral from your pediatrician. It'll give you a more "slimmed down" area that you can direct your efforts in.</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 417017, member: 3814"] Hey Maverik! Why not get a full-blown neuropsychologist done? There are plenty of good hospitals around you and in NYC (Manhattan) that could do a great diagnostic on him. While psychiatrists are trained on kids and their issues, a neuropsychologist will really dig in with the testing to see what the total diagnosis is. He might not be an aspie, but he could have Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or something else developmentally. If that's the case, some adhd medications could make things worse instead of better. I'd call Empire BC/BS and find out which facilities are in-network and see if you need a referral from your pediatrician. It'll give you a more "slimmed down" area that you can direct your efforts in. Beth [/QUOTE]
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