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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm one of the posters who did not like Dr. Dahlgren's abrasive personality and how rushed she was or that she scared me into thinking my child had ADHD but I will say her report was not late. It came quickly in the mail. No complains about the report. [/quote]

I also wonder if the rushed feeling was from the brief meeting she has with parents immediately following the testing, which is not the longer one provided at an extra charge.  I did not pay for the extra (longer) meeting, and felt that I got enough from the shorter (immediately after the testing) meeting since my main goal was to get the score.[/quote]

No she rushed me out saying she had to eat before her next appointment and asked me to close the door on my way out. She left as I collected my child and our things and she told me to put the check for her services in a box.  :roll: [/quote]

But you got your initial score in that time, right?  I'm a professional and I'm paid for my time. SHe is not paid extra if she spends 5 minutes after the testing or 25 minutes after the testing.  She financially benefits if parents return for further explanations.  Isn't that how business works?  She is upfront before the testing that there is a BRIEF meeting after the testing for the score.  The fact that you seem to be surprised by it, is what is surprising.[/quote]

A true professional wouldn't schedule sessions so close that one is made to feel that they need to hurry up and get the F out. I went to someone else for my DS's WISC this year. The experience was vastly different and still professional. The Dr. still made her money without spending significant extra time after the testing and I didn't feel shoved out in the least. The Dr. was also very calming to my DS, unlike Dr. Dahlgren was with my DD. I would avoid Dr. Dalhgren if possible. I think she is very proficient in testing. That is not where my issues are. But her bedside manner leaves much to be desired. [/quote]

Huh?  What does it matter if she had meeting scheduled close...if she had nothing scheduled for an hour after the testing ended, she doesn't need to meet with you for free for an hour when she can legitimately charge for the same time.  Sure, I'd have loved more free time for explain the results, but I knew upfront you have to pay more for that if you want it.  If she doesn't do this, then EVERYONE extends the initial brief meeting and she loses money.[/quote]

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