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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 494505" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I would try to get him in to see a neuropsychologist. I've had a lot of issues myself and then with my son and in my opinion no other type of mental health professional tests as well or as thoroughly as a neuropsychologist. They are booked out BECAUSE they are so good at diagnosing. Often they find the little things that others can't or don't bother to test for. Testing is usually from 6-10 hours and in every area of function.</p><p></p><p>Does your son have any friends? Does he understand socialization and a give-and-take conversation? He is little, of course, but I wonder if he enjoys pretend play and engaging in play with his little peers...or if he more sort of runs around with them or plays along side of them or loses interest in them fast. Does he have any obsessive interests? Talk in a precocious way like a "Little Professor?" Does he make strong eye contact with you and strangers? Does he know how to give people space or does he get up in their faces and talk too loud etc. (I don't expect you to answer all of this.)</p><p></p><p>Other good info for us to have is...are there any psychiatric problems or substance abuse issues on either side of his genetic family tree, including extended relatives? Heredity is HUGE. The substance abuse part is asked because many adults who abuse substances have underlying mental health issues, such as depression or other mood disorders. </p><p></p><p>Do any of your relative's children (on either side) have any forms of Aspergers or autism? Sensory problems often are a red flag for Aspergers/autism. It rarely stands alone as a diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>The more you tell us, the more we can try to help. Most of our kids do not respond to regular parenting methods and we need to think outside the box. On the topic of medication, I have taken medications since age 23 (I am 58) and my son took medications. I do not think it is a good idea to give a child medication until there is a fairly good idea of what is going on, like neuropsychologist testing. I've seen too many psychiatrists who see adults or children for ten minutes to one hour, with no testing, and pull out the prescription pad, and many seem to throw medications at us at random, hoping one will work. As an adult, I was always careful to research everything I was given and I did the same for my son, but he was misdiagnosed and should not have been on medications at all. That is another issue...research any diagnosis given your child to see if you agree. We went to a neuropsychologist from Mayo Clinic who told us, "We make mistakes here ALL THE TIME. it's our best call, but there are no blood tests to tell." You k ind of have to rely on "Mom Gut" too. My poor son went three years with a bipolar diagnosis and tons of heavy duty medications that he didn't need and that he got side effects from.</p><p></p><p>All in all, I think the best advice I know of is to get him in to a neuropsychologist and do your homework. Early interventions can do wonders to help our children attain their highest level possible as adults. Usually you can get the interventions you need in the community and the public schools. Please take care and keep us updated!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 494505, member: 1550"] I would try to get him in to see a neuropsychologist. I've had a lot of issues myself and then with my son and in my opinion no other type of mental health professional tests as well or as thoroughly as a neuropsychologist. They are booked out BECAUSE they are so good at diagnosing. Often they find the little things that others can't or don't bother to test for. Testing is usually from 6-10 hours and in every area of function. Does your son have any friends? Does he understand socialization and a give-and-take conversation? He is little, of course, but I wonder if he enjoys pretend play and engaging in play with his little peers...or if he more sort of runs around with them or plays along side of them or loses interest in them fast. Does he have any obsessive interests? Talk in a precocious way like a "Little Professor?" Does he make strong eye contact with you and strangers? Does he know how to give people space or does he get up in their faces and talk too loud etc. (I don't expect you to answer all of this.) Other good info for us to have is...are there any psychiatric problems or substance abuse issues on either side of his genetic family tree, including extended relatives? Heredity is HUGE. The substance abuse part is asked because many adults who abuse substances have underlying mental health issues, such as depression or other mood disorders. Do any of your relative's children (on either side) have any forms of Aspergers or autism? Sensory problems often are a red flag for Aspergers/autism. It rarely stands alone as a diagnosis. The more you tell us, the more we can try to help. Most of our kids do not respond to regular parenting methods and we need to think outside the box. On the topic of medication, I have taken medications since age 23 (I am 58) and my son took medications. I do not think it is a good idea to give a child medication until there is a fairly good idea of what is going on, like neuropsychologist testing. I've seen too many psychiatrists who see adults or children for ten minutes to one hour, with no testing, and pull out the prescription pad, and many seem to throw medications at us at random, hoping one will work. As an adult, I was always careful to research everything I was given and I did the same for my son, but he was misdiagnosed and should not have been on medications at all. That is another issue...research any diagnosis given your child to see if you agree. We went to a neuropsychologist from Mayo Clinic who told us, "We make mistakes here ALL THE TIME. it's our best call, but there are no blood tests to tell." You k ind of have to rely on "Mom Gut" too. My poor son went three years with a bipolar diagnosis and tons of heavy duty medications that he didn't need and that he got side effects from. All in all, I think the best advice I know of is to get him in to a neuropsychologist and do your homework. Early interventions can do wonders to help our children attain their highest level possible as adults. Usually you can get the interventions you need in the community and the public schools. Please take care and keep us updated! [/QUOTE]
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