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OP - it is good to hear that you are making progress with school division on getting services for your son.  I also think that you have to be open to finding a psychologist who has experience in dealing with adolescents who are dually diagnosed - other disabilities and a mental health issue.  And, while not hyper-focusing on the mental health issue as necessarily one for a lifetime, it is a real and present concern for now and possibly for quite a while if school continues to have its issues for your son.  Find a therapist who is laying another layer of pressure on your son and who is open and accepting of what he shares in exploring how "your son views his world and identifies his feelings" without any sense of guilt.

There is a wonderful resource for parents out there in an 8-hour training called Mental Health First Aid which teaches adults working with adolescents about how to recognize mental health issues in this age group, how to respond and how to help one find resources/services.  I know it is being presented at our church here which is not in the DC metro area through an area youth group.  One can use Google to find groups offering the training in your area.

You are on the right path and the summer offers you and your son the opportunity to find a good therapist.  I know my daughter in the DC area although much older when a few years ago felt her psychiatrist was just all to eager to give her meds, but knew she needed a specialist in one who served women with high anxiety issues during years of having children and raising them and it took her a couple of tries, but it has been worth it.  In your case, I think you need to sound out the potential therapist first and then see how your son thinks after a couple of sessions and if not a good fit, keep looking.   You need to have confidence that he will have a non-judgmental outlet to be able to reduce his inner angst in the tough teen years ahead.

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