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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 519332" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>Just adding my support and I also feel you can probably save yourself some time and frustration by just going and getting the assessments to give yourself a better picture of what is going on. It sounds like you could even investigate if he has some Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)(autism spectrum...it is a wide range and kids can be very severely affected or have more mild characteristics that just make them kind of autistic-like in some ways) ..... traits that can include obsessive thoughts and actions, adhd types of things, immaturity in his social relationships (kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) ARE often social....it is wrong when people say they are not...they tend to need a lot of guidance though), and his troubles with sudden emotional reactions when things are not going as he thinks they should. Kids often do well in a school setting especially when young and when very bright because they have clear cues, often lots of visuals, and good routines that work well with how a child like this thinks and processes information. A neuropsychologist evaluation along with the Occupational Therapist (OT) and Sp. Lang. evaluations will help you sort out if it is ADHD plus other things, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) etc.... Sometimes the diagnosis we get for now (when they are little) at least gets us started with therapies, but it can also change as they grow up so great to get a good baseline now no matter the outcome. Therapists are great for many things, but for kids like this... it is best to first get that big picture so you really know what you are treating. Mental health people tend to think mostly in terms of mental health diagnosis and behavioral programs....neuropsychologist and the others should give you a broader idea as to whether there are developmental issues, emotional, mental health, etc.... </p><p></p><p>Look forward to getting to know you! Welcome to the club (not one you want to have to join but really good group of people here)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 519332, member: 12886"] Just adding my support and I also feel you can probably save yourself some time and frustration by just going and getting the assessments to give yourself a better picture of what is going on. It sounds like you could even investigate if he has some Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)(autism spectrum...it is a wide range and kids can be very severely affected or have more mild characteristics that just make them kind of autistic-like in some ways) ..... traits that can include obsessive thoughts and actions, adhd types of things, immaturity in his social relationships (kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) ARE often social....it is wrong when people say they are not...they tend to need a lot of guidance though), and his troubles with sudden emotional reactions when things are not going as he thinks they should. Kids often do well in a school setting especially when young and when very bright because they have clear cues, often lots of visuals, and good routines that work well with how a child like this thinks and processes information. A neuropsychologist evaluation along with the Occupational Therapist (OT) and Sp. Lang. evaluations will help you sort out if it is ADHD plus other things, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) etc.... Sometimes the diagnosis we get for now (when they are little) at least gets us started with therapies, but it can also change as they grow up so great to get a good baseline now no matter the outcome. Therapists are great for many things, but for kids like this... it is best to first get that big picture so you really know what you are treating. Mental health people tend to think mostly in terms of mental health diagnosis and behavioral programs....neuropsychologist and the others should give you a broader idea as to whether there are developmental issues, emotional, mental health, etc.... Look forward to getting to know you! Welcome to the club (not one you want to have to join but really good group of people here) [/QUOTE]
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