Anonymous wrote:Alright, I had exact same apprehensions about Dr D from reading different posts on this forum. Here's my experience, I took my son two weeks ago and she was great. She was very friendly and nice to him in front of us and also when I asked my son after the exam, he said she was very nice. She didn't mark my son with ADHD and gave us really good advice based on his scores. She is definitely very experienced with testing kids for WISC and the entire AAP appeal process. She spent 15 mins to go over the scores after the exam and mailed the reports promptly. I don't have one negative thing to say about her. It is extremely sad to see people on this forum to single out and or demean someone in this manner.

Anonymous wrote:Alright, I had exact same apprehensions about Dr D from reading different posts on this forum. Here's my experience, I took my son two weeks ago and she was great. She was very friendly and nice to him in front of us and also when I asked my son after the exam, he said she was very nice. She didn't mark my son with ADHD and gave us really good advice based on his scores. She is definitely very experienced with testing kids for WISC and the entire AAP appeal process. She spent 15 mins to go over the scores after the exam and mailed the reports promptly. I don't have one negative thing to say about her. It is extremely sad to see people on this forum to single out and or demean someone in this manner.

Anonymous wrote:Alright, I had exact same apprehensions about Dr D from reading different posts on this forum. Here's my experience, I took my son two weeks ago and she was great. She was very friendly and nice to him in front of us and also when I asked my son after the exam, he said she was very nice. She didn't mark my son with ADHD and gave us really good advice based on his scores. She is definitely very experienced with testing kids for WISC and the entire AAP appeal process. She spent 15 mins to go over the scores after the exam and mailed the reports promptly. I don't have one negative thing to say about her. It is extremely sad to see people on this forum to single out and or demean someone in this manner.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It wasn't for the results, it was for the ADHD bomb she dropped. "You're kid might have ADHD and if you don't fix it she will fall into depression, flunk out of school, and probably bomb the SATs even if she does stay in school. Ok, well bye, leave the check in a box."

I don't think it was "okay bye, leave the check." It was, "you'd need more testing to determine the POSSIBILITY that this exists. I know, because she said the same POSSIBLE thing about my kid, who IS wiggly (though well behaved and successful at school.) So for a bomb shell - you see ZERO indications your kid could have ADHD. My kid does not, but I certain see the wiggliness so it isn't like she is out there saying something with no indication...

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It wasn't for the results, it was for the ADHD bomb she dropped. "You're kid might have ADHD and if you don't fix it she will fall into depression, flunk out of school, and probably bomb the SATs even if she does stay in school. Ok, well bye, leave the check in a box."

I don't think it was "okay bye, leave the check." It was, "you'd need more testing to determine the POSSIBILITY that this exists. I know, because she said the same POSSIBLE thing about my kid, who IS wiggly (though well behaved and successful at school.) So for a bomb shell - you see ZERO indications your kid could have ADHD. My kid does not, but I certain see the wiggliness so it isn't like she is out there saying something with no indication...

Not the PP on this. But how do you know what was said to the PP? Because you feel the your child may have ADD bomb was appropriately delivered to you? I also got the your kid may have ADD warning. And as with any potential health concern with a child's, I felt it should have been delivered with some sensitivity. Most parents worry if they are told their child may have a chronic health condition. This is not news That should be delivered as a throwaway while she was ushering me out. And if she needed more time because she found a potential problem, she should have scheduled extra feedback time (that I would pay for). So she could lay out her concerns and recommendations, and parents can ask questions. I'm shocked she doesn't build in more feedback time, given the sheer number of kids she thinks have ADHD.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It wasn't for the results, it was for the ADHD bomb she dropped. "You're kid might have ADHD and if you don't fix it she will fall into depression, flunk out of school, and probably bomb the SATs even if she does stay in school. Ok, well bye, leave the check in a box."

I don't think it was "okay bye, leave the check." It was, "you'd need more testing to determine the POSSIBILITY that this exists. I know, because she said the same POSSIBLE thing about my kid, who IS wiggly (though well behaved and successful at school.) So for a bomb shell - you see ZERO indications your kid could have ADHD. My kid does not, but I certain see the wiggliness so it isn't like she is out there saying something with no indication...

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It wasn't for the results, it was for the ADHD bomb she dropped. "You're kid might have ADHD and if you don't fix it she will fall into depression, flunk out of school, and probably bomb the SATs even if she does stay in school. Ok, well bye, leave the check in a box."

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you're going for a WISC and she is proficient in that, wouldn't you want someone like that, over a hand holder for a SINGLE, less than 2 hour testing of your kid? You're not establishing a long term therapeutic relationship...

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Because I can get both elsewhere and many children, including mine, respond to kinder/gentle people when they first meet them to take a 2 hour test that determines the trajectory of the 6 years of their education.

If you're going for a WISC and she is proficient in that, wouldn't you want someone like that, over a hand holder for a SINGLE, less than 2 hour testing of your kid? You're not establishing a long term therapeutic relationship...

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Anonymous wrote: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.

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.

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.

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.

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.