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<blockquote data-quote="kayla'smom0501" data-source="post: 35184" data-attributes="member: 3640"><p>Wow! I am so grateful for all of your responses. This is so comforting and very helpful, but it appears you all might need some more information, so here it goes: The o/t is primarily working on difficult child's fine motor skill problem; gross motor skills are in tact. O/T has just informed she thinks there is a speech delay, even though the school CST did not find same. Am considering another independent evaluation by speech therapist. O/T feels that continued o/t and then speech therapy will address difficult child's behavioral issues, i.e., if she was able to verbalize a response other than yelling, etc., the "bad behavior" would not exist. Sounds very plausible to me, but what do I know? ADD with- possible ODD (not ADHD) diagnosis came from experienced neurologist who works with- several school districts and is head of local hospital department. I believe her suggested medication was Ritalin and then something with an F (I can't recall). Family history - husband was ADD/ADHD as a child on Ritalin. Also, when difficult child started O/T earlier this year, her behavior improved tremendously, she was really an ANGEL, but then she regressed (teacher and I agree it may be due to her awareness of being different - peers question certain modifications in classroom). So, if she could essentially be a well-behaved child for nearly two months, then its possible that she can! difficult child had a really good week, but I don't know if that's because she was off school or the new eyeglasses (after exam by behavioral optometrist) -- only wearing them for 1 1/2 weeks so far (o/t sees 50-60% improvement in her visual skills already). difficult child does well in school - very clever. School thinks maybe retention due to fms delay. First grade is alot of writing. She does have sensory issues. mother in law (expert?) was convinced it was aspergers -- that has definitely been ruled out. O/T does brushing with- her and that has seemed to really help, and the very short haircut! mother in law also shoving autism down throat and I want to slap her! She watches one stinking episode of Oprah and that qualifies her to make a diagnois. All experts say no to autism. difficult child plays well with peers. Lots of substance abuse on both sides of family -- husband's father; my brother and loads of uncles and cousins -- typical Irish (although bro is sober 2 years and doing wonderful!) I think I've answered most of the questions and appreciate all of your very warm welcomes and sound advice. Who knew? I wish I found this site years ago, but better late than never. I sent a detailed e-mail to our therapists (who have been working with- us throughout) and am awaiting a response. I'll keep you posted and, again, thank you so much!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kayla'smom0501, post: 35184, member: 3640"] Wow! I am so grateful for all of your responses. This is so comforting and very helpful, but it appears you all might need some more information, so here it goes: The o/t is primarily working on difficult child's fine motor skill problem; gross motor skills are in tact. O/T has just informed she thinks there is a speech delay, even though the school CST did not find same. Am considering another independent evaluation by speech therapist. O/T feels that continued o/t and then speech therapy will address difficult child's behavioral issues, i.e., if she was able to verbalize a response other than yelling, etc., the "bad behavior" would not exist. Sounds very plausible to me, but what do I know? ADD with- possible ODD (not ADHD) diagnosis came from experienced neurologist who works with- several school districts and is head of local hospital department. I believe her suggested medication was Ritalin and then something with an F (I can't recall). Family history - husband was ADD/ADHD as a child on Ritalin. Also, when difficult child started O/T earlier this year, her behavior improved tremendously, she was really an ANGEL, but then she regressed (teacher and I agree it may be due to her awareness of being different - peers question certain modifications in classroom). So, if she could essentially be a well-behaved child for nearly two months, then its possible that she can! difficult child had a really good week, but I don't know if that's because she was off school or the new eyeglasses (after exam by behavioral optometrist) -- only wearing them for 1 1/2 weeks so far (o/t sees 50-60% improvement in her visual skills already). difficult child does well in school - very clever. School thinks maybe retention due to fms delay. First grade is alot of writing. She does have sensory issues. mother in law (expert?) was convinced it was aspergers -- that has definitely been ruled out. O/T does brushing with- her and that has seemed to really help, and the very short haircut! mother in law also shoving autism down throat and I want to slap her! She watches one stinking episode of Oprah and that qualifies her to make a diagnois. All experts say no to autism. difficult child plays well with peers. Lots of substance abuse on both sides of family -- husband's father; my brother and loads of uncles and cousins -- typical Irish (although bro is sober 2 years and doing wonderful!) I think I've answered most of the questions and appreciate all of your very warm welcomes and sound advice. Who knew? I wish I found this site years ago, but better late than never. I sent a detailed e-mail to our therapists (who have been working with- us throughout) and am awaiting a response. I'll keep you posted and, again, thank you so much! [/QUOTE]
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