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<blockquote data-quote="JulienSam" data-source="post: 152615" data-attributes="member: 4575"><p>Thanks so much for the advice... I've had a night to think about it (not much sleep here).</p><p></p><p>Although Dr. K came highly recommended by our neighbor, the behavior specialist, I don't think he's the right doctor for us. A few red flags:</p><p>- at the end of the session he jumped directly into a discussion of medication, without even broaching any non-medication options</p><p>- We left with 2 prescriptions, one for Zoloft and one for Risperdal, both at very low doses</p><p>- I'm uncomfortable with the fact that Dr.K was comfortable writing prescriptions for Sam based upon an hour's worth of questions. He didn't really look at the documents I brought (the evaluations from kids hospital, school district, as well as a parent overview). We're not treating an upper respiratory infection here -- an antibiotic usually won't have lasting effects, but the medications usually used for behavior issues directly affect the brain -- not something I want somebody just guessing at after a preliminary interview.</p><p></p><p>I don't doubt that Dr. K has successfully treated & worked with- a number of challenging kids, but I'd really like to find a p-doctor who is willing to take the time to get to know Sam before prescribing something.</p><p></p><p>So what to do next? We have an appointment next week with an Occupation Therapist to look into sensory issues with Sam. I'm going to pursue getting an evaluation from a pediatric neuropsychologist. There aren't many in town, so there might be a wait, but finding out more information can only help us in better identifying how best to help Sam. I'm also going to check out another p-doctor recommended by both our regular pediatrician and our neighbor.</p><p></p><p>The good news/bad news is that we've already met our deductible for the year, so for the most part, cost is not a concern. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> And there's a plan in place to help Sam once he starts kindergarten in the fall -- so our focus can now be on his behavior at home.</p><p></p><p>Onward & forward (we hope!)...</p><p></p><p>Julie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JulienSam, post: 152615, member: 4575"] Thanks so much for the advice... I've had a night to think about it (not much sleep here). Although Dr. K came highly recommended by our neighbor, the behavior specialist, I don't think he's the right doctor for us. A few red flags: - at the end of the session he jumped directly into a discussion of medication, without even broaching any non-medication options - We left with 2 prescriptions, one for Zoloft and one for Risperdal, both at very low doses - I'm uncomfortable with the fact that Dr.K was comfortable writing prescriptions for Sam based upon an hour's worth of questions. He didn't really look at the documents I brought (the evaluations from kids hospital, school district, as well as a parent overview). We're not treating an upper respiratory infection here -- an antibiotic usually won't have lasting effects, but the medications usually used for behavior issues directly affect the brain -- not something I want somebody just guessing at after a preliminary interview. I don't doubt that Dr. K has successfully treated & worked with- a number of challenging kids, but I'd really like to find a p-doctor who is willing to take the time to get to know Sam before prescribing something. So what to do next? We have an appointment next week with an Occupation Therapist to look into sensory issues with Sam. I'm going to pursue getting an evaluation from a pediatric neuropsychologist. There aren't many in town, so there might be a wait, but finding out more information can only help us in better identifying how best to help Sam. I'm also going to check out another p-doctor recommended by both our regular pediatrician and our neighbor. The good news/bad news is that we've already met our deductible for the year, so for the most part, cost is not a concern. :-) And there's a plan in place to help Sam once he starts kindergarten in the fall -- so our focus can now be on his behavior at home. Onward & forward (we hope!)... Julie [/QUOTE]
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