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[quote=Anonymous]This sounds like us, when our child was in K. It was awful!

I took her to a counselor--she was treated for anxiety. (No medication)

Two pediatricians said it was anxiety (yes, one was a developmental pediatrician).

Two other 'professionals' -- including the psychologist--said it was anxiety.

We switched schools...and also:

It wasn't until we took her to OT in grade 2 that we learned she has sensory and developmental issues. And a full neuropsych came up with high IQ and some ADHD/ADD issues as well.

And No Anxiety!

School causes her 'some' anxious moments--but either changing environments helped clear the anxiety, or she never had it.

I so, so so wish we'd had a full OT exam in K.It wasn't even recommended.
 OT and Pediatricians and psychologists don't always work together. I don't feel pediatricians know a lot about OT.

So find the right OT--you said you're getting your child tested this summer--and get tested and stick with the OT if it's a good fit.

Good luck. You're so smart to recognize what's going on...don't put your child on medication until you get the full evaluation...anxiety can be a mask for other issues. [/quote]

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