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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A “neuropsych” is not actually a diagnostic test. It cannot diagnose ADHD (or autism). Are you talking about actual diagnostics like the ADOD or Vanderbilt? We did the Vanderbilt and there was no ADHD found. The teachers all rated him as within normal for activity & focus. The actual neuropsychology tests showed some very low processing speed subscores which I guess can be indicative of “executive function” weaknesses and ADHD. But honestly I find the discussion of “executive function” to be very vague and over-inclusive when it comes to neuropsych results. Eg some sources will say “it’s deficits in working memory!” Well my kid had super high working memory … others will say “it’s slow processing speed!” But I still have not gotten an explanation for why slow processing speed causes my child to never bring papers home … [/quote] Neuropsych is shorthand for a cluster of assessments that can absolutely diagnose ADHD (and autism), more accurately than any one assessment (such as the Vanderbilt). Working memory and processing speed are measured by subtests of an IQ test, also part of (but only one part) of a neuropsych.[/quote] The use of cognitive tests to diagnose ADHD is far from established. See https://www.adhdrewired.com/russell-barkley-on-life-expectancy-and-adhd-part-2-272/. And yes, a “neuropsych” is set of tests that are not defined but absolutely the basis for practitioners in the DMV to separate the worried-well parents from $4-8k. In OP’s case it would be a total fishing expedition. I suggest OP ask the school to evaluate for ADHD. They will laugh in her face (because of the total lack of any educational impact) which should be an important data point for her. [/quote] It doesn't sound like OP believes her child has ADHD so I am going to guess a professional recommended she get her child evaluated for it.[/quote] She can feel free to ignore them. [/quote] Of course she can't, but she shouldn't ignore them just because you said so. As someone who has spent thousands out of pocket on my child's therapies I am sometimes stunned by how cheap some parents can be. Some of these people live in $2 million homes but don't want to spend $5k on an assessment recommended by a professional. We are not that wealthy but we do these things because we trust the professionals in my child's life. Not anonymous people who haven't even met my child.[/quote] Lol. As someone who has spent thousands of dollars too, I am stunned at how much money I have wasted. We should have spent it on a trip to Disney instead. Certainly with the mild concerns OP describes she should NOT be paying out of pocket for a fishing-expedition private neuropsych. If the school raised the concern, the school should evaluate. If it’s a private school, then the problem may be the school. If there are concrete challenges like discipline/tantrums at home, find a reputable child psych who specializes in behavior. The best money I spent was on our KKI-trained behavioral psychologist. But based on the little OP has said, even that may be overkill. [/quote] Sounds like you are projecting. You haven't even met OP's child. This is not about you.[/quote] NP- but the pp is just responding to how OP described her child. There IS a growing concern over the growing medicalization of normal childhood troubles with the concern that it is bad for children and that it is perpetuated by an industry. I think this concern is legitimate- especially having a significantly impacted son and other neurotypical children. All children will seem like they have “something” at some point. [/quote] Yeah I hear this concern from a lot of parents but it is not my experience when working with vetted professionals. There is enough demand for their services that they don't need to invent a need.[/quote]
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