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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 757686" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>Hi</p><p></p><p>I would find the nearest Regional Children's Hospital near you. They will have a Child Development Center. I would get him tested. It will be a battery of test and take more than one visit. I don't remember how many days we went. Your child will be seen by a team of experts; a neuropsychiatrist, social worker, child psychiatrist, maybe even a neurologist. They should be able to give you referrals based upon their findings.</p><p></p><p>I believe the neurologist is important. I have heard of this being caused by mini-seizures. Some people also look at chemical sensitivity, diet and sensory issues. There can be genetic components, too.</p><p></p><p>Is he exposed to violence or aggression, such as TV or games or may he see somebody acting aggressive? Might there be bullying involved? I would limit his media use.</p><p></p><p>These things don't come out of thin air. But first there has to be as much clarity as possible about diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>I just read your last comment about cutting the stuffed animals. It sounds like he really doesn't get the link between what he feels and wants and his actions and words. Was he very agitated when he said this? What I am asking is if his emotion and demeanor were congruent with the words he used? </p><p></p><p>I suggest strongly testing. There are other types of therapists for kids other than mental health. There are behavioral specialists, there are language therapists, there are occupational therapists (I see Susie spoke of this option above), there are art and music and dance therapists. If this therapist is not working, and it seems like they're not, I would consider looking into options. A therapist could work with your child to respond differently. To identify a range of responses to situations, and to choose more appropriately. An expressive arts therapist could work with the emotional part, helping him learn what his emotions feel like, differentiate, and express them in different ways.</p><p></p><p>I think it's very reassuring that he can be a good and loving boy a lot of the time.</p><p></p><p>I am so sorry you have had to deal with this hard, hard thing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 757686, member: 18958"] Hi I would find the nearest Regional Children's Hospital near you. They will have a Child Development Center. I would get him tested. It will be a battery of test and take more than one visit. I don't remember how many days we went. Your child will be seen by a team of experts; a neuropsychiatrist, social worker, child psychiatrist, maybe even a neurologist. They should be able to give you referrals based upon their findings. I believe the neurologist is important. I have heard of this being caused by mini-seizures. Some people also look at chemical sensitivity, diet and sensory issues. There can be genetic components, too. Is he exposed to violence or aggression, such as TV or games or may he see somebody acting aggressive? Might there be bullying involved? I would limit his media use. These things don't come out of thin air. But first there has to be as much clarity as possible about diagnosis. I just read your last comment about cutting the stuffed animals. It sounds like he really doesn't get the link between what he feels and wants and his actions and words. Was he very agitated when he said this? What I am asking is if his emotion and demeanor were congruent with the words he used? I suggest strongly testing. There are other types of therapists for kids other than mental health. There are behavioral specialists, there are language therapists, there are occupational therapists (I see Susie spoke of this option above), there are art and music and dance therapists. If this therapist is not working, and it seems like they're not, I would consider looking into options. A therapist could work with your child to respond differently. To identify a range of responses to situations, and to choose more appropriately. An expressive arts therapist could work with the emotional part, helping him learn what his emotions feel like, differentiate, and express them in different ways. I think it's very reassuring that he can be a good and loving boy a lot of the time. I am so sorry you have had to deal with this hard, hard thing. [/QUOTE]
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