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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your comment to the effect that since OP's DS is doing fine in school it doesn't matter what he's like at home is just plain ignorant and short sighted"

Calm down, crazy person.  I didn't say do nothing - I just explained why I thought OP should not see a psychiatrist and was years away from considering meds at this point.  The advice I've given is in line with what I've been told by a number of [b]top developmental pediatricians[/b], as well as child psychologists, in terms of dealing with these types of issues.  The child psychiatrists we've seen, in sharp contrasts to these other professionals, have been very unimpressive and have offered meds as their only solution, after consultations of less than 15 minutes.  Perhaps there is a quality child psychiatrist in the DMV who would do more than this, but I have yet to find that person. [/quote]

Nope, this is still terrible advice.  I see a "top developmental pediatrician" in precisely the same situation (DC ended up having ADHD and anxiety) adn he certainly didn't tell us to wait.  And I can't imagine any professional -- top, middle or down -- saying "years away from considering medication."  Yes, of course, don't go straight to medication.  Try other options first.  But if NOTHING else works, and there is a medical solution, yes try it.  And for goodness sakes don't wait "years" to make that call because thats years of your DC's problem not being addressed.

PP it sounds like when you've seen these professionals you heard the parts you wanted top hear.[/quote]

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