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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 305245" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I always opted for second opinions. I'm a big fan of having somebody else take a look when the treatment plan for a disorder is not working. And I do like neuropsychologist evaluations, but not all NeuroPsychs are equally as good. My son was tested for ten hours. A two hour neuropsychologist evaluation, in my opinion, would be lacking. Can you tell us about your child's early development? Any obsessions? How are his social skills with his same age peers? Can he make good eye contact with strangers? Does he know how to hold a give-and-take conversation?</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't accept one evaluation or opinion as gospel unless my child was improving greatly. Of course there are other medications to try, but I'd get a second opinion before I tried any other ones as medications can make certain disorders worse. My own son was misdiagnosed over and over again, bipolar being a big one. He doesn't have it. I have it and I had it as a kid. That's maybe why I questioned it more than some people do. But even for myself I like to hear what other professionals think before I leap.</p><p></p><p>in my opinion keep on getting opinions and see what "clicks" with you; what your gut tells you is right or wrong. Bipolar and Aspergers often seem very similar. Be careful. Good luck and welcome to the board !</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 305245, member: 1550"] I always opted for second opinions. I'm a big fan of having somebody else take a look when the treatment plan for a disorder is not working. And I do like neuropsychologist evaluations, but not all NeuroPsychs are equally as good. My son was tested for ten hours. A two hour neuropsychologist evaluation, in my opinion, would be lacking. Can you tell us about your child's early development? Any obsessions? How are his social skills with his same age peers? Can he make good eye contact with strangers? Does he know how to hold a give-and-take conversation? I wouldn't accept one evaluation or opinion as gospel unless my child was improving greatly. Of course there are other medications to try, but I'd get a second opinion before I tried any other ones as medications can make certain disorders worse. My own son was misdiagnosed over and over again, bipolar being a big one. He doesn't have it. I have it and I had it as a kid. That's maybe why I questioned it more than some people do. But even for myself I like to hear what other professionals think before I leap. in my opinion keep on getting opinions and see what "clicks" with you; what your gut tells you is right or wrong. Bipolar and Aspergers often seem very similar. Be careful. Good luck and welcome to the board ! [/QUOTE]
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