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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. First let me say thank you for everyone who replied. I know posting to DCUM would bring about some people with strong opinions! LOL

My child has had some pretty bad anxiety but we largely worked through them. I worked for a child psychology practice long ago and used some of their techniques with his teachers. I will likely go see Dr. Black. With him starting MS, I am concerned that the flat affect will prevent teachers and other kids from getting to know him. He is moving from a small private to a larger school. I do not have faith in school evals because of the nightmare we had with Early Intervention with him. So I will take him to Dr. Black and see what he suggests. [/quote]

Very happy to hear!  I am the pp with the 11 yo w/ASD/ADHD/.... who sees Dr Black since 2nd grade.  My son is also starting middle school this fall and Dr Black has been very helpful and truly “gets” DS - and he is very complicated but his issues are subtle.  Best money we have ever spent on any provider.

One major reason, Dr Black “gets” DS better than me is because DS’s teachers are more forthcoming with Dr Black than to me:  I am always surprised by what DS’s teachers reported reading the neuropsych report.  While your DS’s teachers may only be reporting a “flat affect” to you as concerning, there are probably other more subtle but important issues they do not mention especially because your son has good grades and behavior that does not rise to the level of being disruptive.[/quote]

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