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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -- ped appointment on Friday went well. He says that we should acknowledge that this behavior is beyond the originally-thought PTSD and this might just be who she is. So what to do? He recommended that we see a psychiatrist along with the psychologist. No diagnosis at this point, and the psychologist hasn't offered one either. Ped did say we'd probably need a diagnosis for an IEP (any experience there, anyone?). Ped did say he leans against meds for 5 year olds, but would discuss with psychologist. He also said he didn't think a developmental pediatrician was needed-- no cognitive or sensory issues--just impulsive tendencies. Not EDD, but too early to know ADD or ODD.

Does this sound on target? Next step is the psychiatrist, I guess. I don't feel like we are any closer to anything. I'm dreading school next week. [/quote]
See either a child psychiatrist or developmental pediatrician, whichever is either.  Many 5-year olds are medicated, but you definitely want a doctor who is experienced with doing it, not a regular pediatrician or psychologist.

For school, the main issue is educational impact.  Discuss your concerns with the teacher and ask her to alert you to any behavioral issues or failure to do school work.  Unless he really acts up from the beginning (mine did) it may take a few weeks until the teacher gets to know your kid.  If there are issues at school, you'll want to a request an IEP.  You don't need a diagnosis to start, the school has to evaluate.  Meanwhile you can submit any reports from your own doctors for the school to include in their evaluation.[/quote]

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