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[quote=Anonymous][quote=mamakr]OP here.  The psychiatrist sees both adults and children and came highly recommended.  However, I'd have no problem trying someone else and would love suggestions if anyone has any!  I live in Montgomery County, MD.  
He had neuropsychological testing done a couple years ago and the doc who did it said he displays some symptoms of ASD but not enough, in her opinion, for a diagnosis.  Regardless, even WITH an ASD diagnosis, I don't know what could or would be done differently as far as meds go.
Also, he does see a therapist.  I think she's great however, the problem is that my son also has processing issues.  Once he leaves the therapist's office, I don't know how much info he has retained, which causes me to wonder if therapy can even work for him.  I really don't know that he is taking her suggestions and using them in the real world.[/quote]

I've had similar experience with CBT--doesn't translate to the real world.  We had better luck with Ivymount's social skill class b/c there's a parent class component.

Whether your kid is technically on the spectrum or not probably doesn't matter much.  Kids with ASD are also likely to have anxiety and ADHD, so you're probably treating actual symptoms.[/quote]

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