I can't handle my kid with SN

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Anonymous wrote:How are they getting therapies if no neuropsyche diagnosis yet?

Obviously through early evaluation or cpse. They diagnosis need for services from the standpoint of capability to access the school curriculum. They do not diagnose disorders.

OP, how old is your child? You’re never too young for a developmental pediatrician or a pediatric neurologist. There are resources they may recommend including parent child training. You are not alone. It’s very hard. Do you have a therapist for yourself?

No, and this is specifically why I wrote this thread. Are there types of therapists who specialize in helping parents develop the tools and strategies to adjust to SN kids?

TBH, going to a childless therapist in their mid-30s with no experience/specialization in these issues doesn't seem very helpful. Telling me to "have more patience" will make me want to chuck my iPad out the window.

I think PCIT is designed for this. Basically you play with your kid while wearing an earpiece and you get coached through how to communicate with them by a therapist who is watching and talking you through it. I think you can also do sessions where instead of playing with your kid you do a part of your routine that is hard, like getting ready for school or going to bed or whatever.

[Anonymous]

I’ve heard good things about this therapist (but no personal experience):
https://guidingexceptionalparents.com/

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^gor me personally, ABA was a lifeline. My son was mild- moderate asd, adhd. It was and is a game-changer. Plus, I’m not in charge when his rbt is in charge and it’s a de facto break.