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Old 12-06-2011, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MysticCat View Post
My sincere apologies for reading more into your post than you intended. I see what you're saying, and don't really disagree. I noted above that we had a few days of testing, and reports from numerous sources, that the psychologist conducted and reviewed before providing a diagnosis. I think that's how it should work, and I would also have a problem with either a diagnosis or a prescription based on a a 10 minute session and anecdotal evidence.

And ditto what AXOMom said -- we've found that a Diet Mt. Dew or Coke can very helpful. (You get the caffeine without the sugar that way.) And now son has discovered coffee.
No worries. Unfortunately many children aren't in the situation that yours is in with parents or guardians that can afford to or care enough to take them to specialists/get second opinions, etc.
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