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[quote=Anonymous]Based on ongoing issues in school and at home (regulation, sensory processing, and other),  and after consultation with school counselor and special services team, I took my preschool child to get a neuropsych exam with a psychologist experienced with dealing with kids in this age group.  The psychologist was recommended by the school.  She did 2 days worth of exams, conducted a classroom observation, and interviewed at least one teacher.  She prepared a detailed report that resulted in a diagnosis of ADHD.    I took the report and diagnosis to our pediatrician to consult on options.  Pediatrician dismissed the diagnosis out of hand.  She outright scoffed and essentially criticized the psychologist because she did not believe that children this young could be diagnosed or should be diagnosed with ADHD.  And, she basically cross-examined me on the reasons leading up to getting the neuropsych in the first place.  I was quite taken aback and not remotely expecting that type of response.  I found the whole exchange upsetting.  At this point, I am not sure who is out in left field - the pediatrician or the psychologist.

Are there others here who have recently had a preschool child diagnosed with ADHD, and if so, what was your experience?[/quote]

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