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[quote=Anonymous]We are in the early stages of identifying attention issues w/DD (age 7).  Her school is conducting an evaluation for an IEP and then, depending on the outcome/recommendations/etc. we will go back to the pediatrician for recommendations about further evaluations.  We've been told by teachers & pediatrician for almost a year now that she has issues with attention, is easily distracted, sometimes withdrawn (as in disengaged, not as in depressed), etc.

At home she can be a little wound up sometimes and she's one of those kids who has to be reminded a million times to get their coat on, find their shoes, etc.  She sometimes has very emotional meltdowns when she gets frustrated and she can get very vehement about hating school, hating reading (which she's struggling with), etc.

I would really like to find someone that I can go talk with to deal with my own reactions/emotions/etc.  Preferably someone who can help me understand my DD better and how to be a good parent to her.  So it's mostly about me, really, but in the context of having a child who's a little challenging.

Suggestions for a counselor or therapist?  Ideally in DC - Dupont Circle or on Metro so that I can go during the work week (lunch hour).  Otherwise, NoVA.[/quote]

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