another diagnosis looming?

[witsend]

Hi - have got appt with little ones consultant tommorow. Last time I went (in Februaury) she said she's 'sure' he has ADHD but didn't actually diagnose him formally as such. since then we and school have filled in and sent connors assessment forms so am thinking/hoping/wondering that tomorrow she may have something conclusive to say. However as we all know knowing your child has something then getting it confirmed are a bit differant.

I know he will probs need dx for the future (help at school etc) but am kind of dreading all the stuff ahead that goes with it.The subject of medication was raised at last appt but he is to small yet so I have a breathing space but I know I'll have to confront it one day and dread it .

And I know this is really wrong and not true but I always feel a bit like it's something to do with me as a parent that both my kids have these sort of problems especially as they both have them IYKWIM?

Anyway just want to get it over with - always get a bit fraught the night before meetings/appointments.

Wish me luck!

luv Witsend.

[Bagpuss]

Don't blame yourself.....my first child had no difficulities....then I had the girlies, both of whom are on the spectrum. It has nothing to do with parenting. Good luck with the appointment tomorrow, I've been in the similar situation myself, and know how much you want something concrete, but dread it too <'> <'>

[forbsay]

Hi

 

Don't blame yourself.

 

Will be thinking about you tomorrow.

 

Hugs

 

Forbsay

[Karen A]

<'> I hope tomorrow is ok.Nights before appointments always appear to go on and on.Karen.

[witsend]

Hi - well no diagnosis today - school haven't sent in their connors assessment form . The consultant also wants a report from ed psych before she'll diagnose. So guess we'll go through it all again in another 6 months.

Taxi picked DS1 up this morning with no escort I didn't know until I got a phone call from the taxi operator 20 mins after they set off!! Turns out escort and taxi driver had had a 'dispute'! Anyway I don't usually got out to the taxi with son so I was unaware escort wasn't there. The guy who rang me was really angry about it and said driver should not have taken son without the escort and that he should have come and explained to me, instead he took it upon himself to take son off without saying a word! Am not to worried becasue I'm sure DS1 would be ok without escort but has made me a bit wary about the driver who should have known better.

So just another typical day here really......

Luv Witsend.