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<blockquote data-quote="tictoc" data-source="post: 317125" data-attributes="member: 7916"><p>I second the opinion that a full neuropsychologist evaluation seems warranted. And, I also would not want to add another medication, especially without a more definitive diagnosis. It often can take a while to get in with a good neuropsychologist, so you might have to wait a while for an appointment. </p><p> </p><p>I wonder if your son has visual and/or auditory processing issues? Sounds like school work is very hard for him. The neuropsychologist evaluation should point you in the right direction on this. </p><p> </p><p>It also sounds like he has sensory issues. An occupational therapist can help you with this (as well as visual-spatial procerssing). My difficult child has major sensory issues, but we are now able to manage most of them fairly well with the help of his Occupational Therapist (OT). Take a look at "The Out of Sync Child," by Carol Stock Kranowitz.</p><p> </p><p>I would also recommend the book, "Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids," by Timothy Wilens. I like the authors approach to thinking about when to add medications and when not to.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tictoc, post: 317125, member: 7916"] I second the opinion that a full neuropsychologist evaluation seems warranted. And, I also would not want to add another medication, especially without a more definitive diagnosis. It often can take a while to get in with a good neuropsychologist, so you might have to wait a while for an appointment. I wonder if your son has visual and/or auditory processing issues? Sounds like school work is very hard for him. The neuropsychologist evaluation should point you in the right direction on this. It also sounds like he has sensory issues. An occupational therapist can help you with this (as well as visual-spatial procerssing). My difficult child has major sensory issues, but we are now able to manage most of them fairly well with the help of his Occupational Therapist (OT). Take a look at "The Out of Sync Child," by Carol Stock Kranowitz. I would also recommend the book, "Straight Talk About Psychiatric Medications for Kids," by Timothy Wilens. I like the authors approach to thinking about when to add medications and when not to. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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