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[barbie]

His EEG was normal, after talking to the psychiatrist, he officially diagnosed Eric with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified, I honestly cant say weather to be happy I have a diagnosis and know what he has is called or to be sad that what I thought was true.

 

[tiredmommy]

The thing to remember is that your little guy is the same child you loved as before his diagnosis. This just gives you a road map to treatment and interventions. Many parents don't want to label their kids, but the label may get you much needed services.

 

[totoro]

I agree with TM. Now you can stand up for him and really argue your case, with some backup! Unfortunately most people take us a little more seriously with a diagnosis...

 

[Lulu]

(((HUGS))) I hope this can become a point from which to move toward getting him what he needs most. None of this is easy, is it? Hang in there!

 

[trinityroyal]

A diagnosis often opens the door to a wide range of services, interventions and accommodations that you can't get without one.

You always knew that something was up with your difficult child. Now you have a direction to follow in getting him the right kind of help.

{{{Hugs}}}
Trinity