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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 299052" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Well, we got out of the house okay. Hit the freeway by 6:45am, got up to UCLA by 8am. Not bad.</p><p> </p><p>difficult child 2 did pretty well for the first hour or two of testing, but then he hit a huge wall, and when I came out of my session at 12:30, he was zonked and snoring on the couch in the lobby, poor guy!</p><p> </p><p>Turns out I was scheduled for an EEG as well (my first... I'll have to post a picture of my lovely little cap... I look like I'm there for a frost or weave). </p><p> </p><p>They gave us each a $7 voucher for lunch at the cafeteria -- which was GREAT. We did have to pay $11 for parking, but that was offset by the $50 a piece we were paid for our time at the end of the day. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>To answer SW's question about a diagnosis change, I'm not sure exactly. I do know that with regard to the EEG, one of the evaluators said she made sure the EEG tech knew about difficult child 2's diagnosis so that when they did the write up for him and some of his brain waves didn't fit neatly into a typical ADHD pattern we would understand why and not think that something was wrong with him (besides what's wrong with him <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" />). Part of my interview was an extensive recap of difficult child 2's last 5 years since his first study there, including the various medications, responses, symptoms, etc. he's experienced during that time. </p><p> </p><p>They did a lot more testing on me than they did last time. The WAIS III, I believe is what they used. Some was pretty easy, some was progressively harder. The EEG tests were done after lunch and with my insufficient sleep ( <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/Graemlins/1010hammer.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":hammer:" title="hammer :hammer:" data-shortname=":hammer:" /> ) I felt like I was struggling, although I seemed to score pretty well on some of the subtests. Whatever.</p><p> </p><p>We go back next week for husband and difficult child 1, and I'll tag along so that I can help with the medical history for everyone since husband tends to freeze whenever someone starts asking him questions like that. </p><p> </p><p>They will send us a copy of their report that summarizes the findings for everyone -- although they do not reveal any of the blood test genetics. I'd be fascinated to know how our genes "fit" into the picture.</p><p> </p><p>We wrapped up by 4:30pm. Rather than fight traffic going home, difficult child 2 and I walked to a theater in Westwood and saw "Ponyo". The animation and artwork were impressive. difficult child 2 liked the story, but then he likes most of the movies by Miyazaki.</p><p> </p><p>Overall, it was a really nice day with difficult child 2. He is such a nice kid... loves his mom and is not afraid to show it... holds my hand when we walk sometimes, very conversational, laughing and making jokes. Some days I wish all my kids were more like him in this way. But again, we had a really good day today. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 299052, member: 3444"] Well, we got out of the house okay. Hit the freeway by 6:45am, got up to UCLA by 8am. Not bad. difficult child 2 did pretty well for the first hour or two of testing, but then he hit a huge wall, and when I came out of my session at 12:30, he was zonked and snoring on the couch in the lobby, poor guy! Turns out I was scheduled for an EEG as well (my first... I'll have to post a picture of my lovely little cap... I look like I'm there for a frost or weave). They gave us each a $7 voucher for lunch at the cafeteria -- which was GREAT. We did have to pay $11 for parking, but that was offset by the $50 a piece we were paid for our time at the end of the day. :D To answer SW's question about a diagnosis change, I'm not sure exactly. I do know that with regard to the EEG, one of the evaluators said she made sure the EEG tech knew about difficult child 2's diagnosis so that when they did the write up for him and some of his brain waves didn't fit neatly into a typical ADHD pattern we would understand why and not think that something was wrong with him (besides what's wrong with him :p). Part of my interview was an extensive recap of difficult child 2's last 5 years since his first study there, including the various medications, responses, symptoms, etc. he's experienced during that time. They did a lot more testing on me than they did last time. The WAIS III, I believe is what they used. Some was pretty easy, some was progressively harder. The EEG tests were done after lunch and with my insufficient sleep ( :hammer: ) I felt like I was struggling, although I seemed to score pretty well on some of the subtests. Whatever. We go back next week for husband and difficult child 1, and I'll tag along so that I can help with the medical history for everyone since husband tends to freeze whenever someone starts asking him questions like that. They will send us a copy of their report that summarizes the findings for everyone -- although they do not reveal any of the blood test genetics. I'd be fascinated to know how our genes "fit" into the picture. We wrapped up by 4:30pm. Rather than fight traffic going home, difficult child 2 and I walked to a theater in Westwood and saw "Ponyo". The animation and artwork were impressive. difficult child 2 liked the story, but then he likes most of the movies by Miyazaki. Overall, it was a really nice day with difficult child 2. He is such a nice kid... loves his mom and is not afraid to show it... holds my hand when we walk sometimes, very conversational, laughing and making jokes. Some days I wish all my kids were more like him in this way. But again, we had a really good day today. :D [/QUOTE]
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