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Hi guys.I have an appointment with my sons consultant tomorrow and i'm getting really uptight.My son is only 5 1/2yrs,but there is definately something going on in his wonderful little head that's not quite right.How do i get over my point of view without seeming to be demanding a diagnosis.Its not only me though,its school,clubs and other family members.Feel that i have already diagnosed add/adhd or similar but need someone to tell me formally.Just really want someone to tell me that i'm right after the past couple of years stamping my feet,getting upset and annoyed.I'll leave it with you lot and you can let me know what you think.Only joined a few days ago but its so helpful.x
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Do I hear some frustration in your note? Well no wonder!!! I was frustrated too..seemed that everyone was telling me that I didn't know what I was talking about...I mean really, I'm only a their Mom!! UGGG!!! I've learned that I need to follow my gut feelings, and if I am not heard...I keep at it! I, as well as I am sure you, just want the best for our kiddies, what is so hard to understand about that?
I put all my thoughts into point form..made sure I had all the info that I could gather together ready and then had a meeting. I didn't worry if there was something I didn't know..I was learning too! So I guess I would say..ask your questions..get your school involved..ask other family memebers to write what they see too...
I didn't want a diagnosis so much as i wanted to learn how to help my sons!! Good luck with your meeting tomorrow...you will do just fine! :o)
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I agree with cynb. I keep a journal of the things I notice in my son. When its time for the dr. appointment I always take it with me and make sure to make a copy for their records. This has really helped the dr. out because they only see our children for a short time, we are with them all the time.
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Same here, I have got a daily journal so I can write down his behaviour every day, and another journal which I take with me for any appointments.I use the daily journal to keep track of any new behaviour and try to notice a pattern, which I over look before I go to appointments and point them down on my other journal to take with me.Also taking a journal or note book to appointments is very good for taking note because sometimes it can be very overwhelming with all the information discussed.
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