Dara
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Hi all. Just wanted to give a quick update. Sammy had his psychiatrist visit today. I like the guy a lot. Basically he thinks that Sammy is not autistic. he is not so quick to put him in the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) category yet either but he is waiting on that one. He said lt like this: Sammy is extremely bright and does have developmental delays. To quote he said "Sammy is like a mazarti without the brakes or steering" I really like that analogy. The plan for right now is to get him all of his bloodwork that we have had done and his depakote levels and to schedule an EKG to make sure that everything is working properly. he is going to see us next week to start on some behavior plans. He agreed that the token system is not going to work on Sammy because he is apathetic to discipline and is very stubborn. he also told me that he doesnt cross the midline meaning that if you say touch your right finger to your left ear he just does the same side. I feel like this man understands Sammy pretty well. He told us that we have done an amazing job socializing him to the point that Everyone who has to deal with him on the outside is like He is so good and so cute and for us he is a mess. At least he thinks we are doing a good job! Hopefully next week we will have a plan so I am very happy!