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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP with an update.  I've reached out to the school counselor about reducing or pausing the homework until we get her back on track.  I've scheduled a follow up with her endocrinologist.  And we are searching for a therapist for her.  Next on my list is to get her a cardiologist appointment, in case she will be prescribed any medication.

Quick question to PP re: bringing DD to our intake session at the private provider.  We were planning on not taking her - and I thought the psychologist said typically it's just for the parents.  Do you think otherwise? We brought our daughter to the initial consultation, and was able to meet the psychologist then.  She turned her chair around and refused to talk to anyone, which was expected, and good for the psychologist to see.[/quote]

Not the PP you are asking.  (I am a PP whose child had an eating disorder, a cardiac condition, and ADHD that needs stimulants to treat, among other things that didn't come up in my comments).  First I want to say that you are doing a great job.  People describing this as life and death are dramatic.  You are right that this is a marathon not a sprint.  And, there is no one right way to do things except it would be wrong to do nothing.

As to your question.  My thought is this.  You want to feel comfortable speaking freely and not having to worry about what you say and how you say it.  You just want all of the information on the table.  You might also want to be talking about your opinions, frustrations and fears.  For these reasons, I would NOT take my child to the initial intake unless it is required.  I have been down this road many times and can't say enough about how important it was for me to speak freely and not watch my words for fear of upsetting my child.  That doesn't mean there won't be another meeting that involves parents, provider and child.  But a parents and provider only meeting is really helpful.  [/quote]

Thanks, this is helpful.  It's comforting to hear from someone who has gone down a similar road, although I'm sorry you have had to walk this difficult path as well. [/quote]

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