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[quote=Anonymous]My family is it a breaking point with our five year old son. His violence and aggression are terrifying. Everyone in the family has had bruisers, black eyes, scratches from his rages. We are guessing it’s a neurological condition but haven’t been able to get anyone but a play therapist to see him. The wait lists are many months long.

To say we are desperate is an understatement. We have him on a dozen waitlists for a full psychiatric evaluation but we need intervention now as this is unsafe and untenable for the family. We took him to the ER at a children’s hospital this week following a fit of injury inducing rage and they refused to admit him or prescribe or recommend medication.

At this point we need to find a new pediatrician at the very least. We’ve heard some peds will prescribe adhd medication for the interim until we can see a psychiatrist. His current pediatrician has been so unhelpful it’s down right alarming. They refuse to see us unless it’s a scheduled well visit for a milestone birthday; otherwise it’s a 3 to 4 month waitlist to see her. I could go on about how awful this practice is but that’s for another post.

So a few questions - can anyone recommend a pediatric practice that would be willing to meet us on this level? Can anyone share the name of a psychiatrist that they’ve been able to get in with that doesn’t have a 10 month waitlist? We are in the Rockville area but would be willing to travel to DC, VA, etc.

Thank you for any assistance. [/quote]

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