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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 10yo just had a comprehensive neurolopsych evaluation for ADHD, autism etc (ordered by a specialist). When I was sitting in the waiting room (these evaluations take all day) the receptionist answered dozens of calls and explained that the current wait list for scheduling an evaluation is 6-12 months, unless there is a specific concern. So, my advice is get him on the wait list. It might be moot by the time it actually happens, or it might not be. [/quote]

Do you not find it odd that “dozens” of calls are coming in within the one hour you see there? All for adhd/neurosych evaluations? Give any kid some 4 hr neuropsych test and odds are high they will be diagnosed with something.  Agree these tests are potentially harmful.  Unless your kid can truly not function in school and is a problem at home- don’t go looking for a diagnosis.  Just help them in the areas they need help.  Some kids are more diligent and organized by nature, but many aren’ t.  We’ve now turned disorganization and a touch of laziness into a pathological mental illness [/quote]

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