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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It really depends on how bad his language delay is. It does not sound very bad from what you wrote. I thought Dr. Camatra sees mostly nonverbal children who has MERLD. [/quote]

No, nonverbal and Merld are separate issues.  He does a mix of kids.  Many people go because of late talking and expressive and/or receptive issues.  Some go to tease out autism vs language disorder.  He is very blunt and direct.  He will tell you if he thinks it's autism.   Most go to confirm their child is getting the right services with the right providers, support for IEP as they spend a lot of time talking to parents about parenting, behavior, school issues and more.    A good two hours was spent with us just talking.  No other provider we have had will sit down and just say what are your concerns and how can I help?  Then, take the time to anwser, suggest and give advice.   You can ask him anything and he will talk it through and guide you.  He spent about 6 hours with us and took his time.

He is very good at the non-verbal iq test and language tests as well as others.  He has a great way of getting kids to cooperate.  One of OP concerns is IQ.  He sounds like he's on track and doing well from her post so the cognitive comments she got sound like they are her big concern.  Most delveopmental peds don't do extensive testing.   Dr Camarata will.  She is also concerned about lingering receptive issues.  Often kids start testing ok in it but have lingering issues. Most learn to cope as they get older.   Receptive language is tricky as kids learn strategies to deal with it and often hide it well.  Most people are not ok with kids not responding or frequently telling you "I do not know."  They heavily screen on the phone and do not take all families.   It's not what folks think it is who are slamming it here.   The child is young so speech therapy with the right provider can help.  He can figure out if it's stil an issue for this child.  Most professionals stop help and services when kids test at below average.  They say that is great and kids are caught up when in reality they still need support.   Receptive language also can look similar to autism, and it can look like Autism very early on.   However, OP concern is cognitive and ADHD, not Autism.  He is good for a one time consult to get you on track as a parent which is why many of go.  There are negatives too.  Reports are hit or miss as he does not write them. He is terrible at follow up as he's too busy and pulled in many directions.

OP best bet is to try to get the ADHD medicated, but that takes a talented doctor who knows medications.  How about recommending a someone to help with medication.

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