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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]

The IEP would be based on emotional disability that causes severe behavioral problems that interfere with her ability to be in the classroom and learn.

You need to seek out a therapist that has specific experience dealing with kids with PTSD and helping parents/teachers with their parenting skills. It sounds like your psychologist isnt it. The school could also have some good behavioral ideas (not necessarily, but they might). [/quote]

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