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| PinkLisa |
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Wed 18th Jun 2008
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Diagnosis Advice
Hi My sisters child has an appointment today to see an ADHD psychologist. Her child's pediatrician said the definitely doesn't have ADHD as his teachers scored her child low on the Connors Questionnaire. She is also worried this is going to happen again. At school her child holds all their emotion in, however her child is inattentive, often confused and anxious. Her child comes home from school upset most days, thenhas the fall out at home. I know its only a matter of time before her child explodes there, they just can't see it. If her child doesn't get help soon she just knows things are going to get out of control at home, she don't know, perhaps her child hasn't got it (she and hubby have do so chances are high) but some thing is going on with her kids. If this 'specialist' lets her down she has has no idea what to do. So any advice on how to put her case across, She couldn't sleep last night because of worrying. Thanks PinkLisa
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| Anni |
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Second Opinion
Hi pinklisa and Rivers: Thank you for your posts - I can just feel your frustration and worry in reading them and know lots of other parents have felt the same way. First, you should know that it's totally in your right to seek a second opinion. If you feel in your gut that your child has ADHD or another related condition, you shouldn't feel obliged to take No for an answer the first time around. Also, what about video-taping your sons after school at home - when they are at their worst with meltdowns? Capture 3 to 5 separate but similar incidents within the span of several weeks and show that video to your doctor. Finally, I would suggest downloading ADDitude's free Guide to Alternative ADHD Treatment, which includes information about fish oil, behavior therapy, exercise, nutrition, and other therapies that don't require an ADHD diagnosis. Stuff you can try at home right now - at least it can't hurt! Best of luck and let us know how things turn out. |
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