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FU to Ty's Dev Pedi appt.

TinyPinkBugTinyPinkBug member
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Appt went well.  Dr is pleased with Ty's progress.  He wants to keep Ty's Dx the same.  On the autism spectrum but with no specific classification (ei Aspergers, PDD-NOS, etc).  He still thinks Ty is extremely intelligent and will eventually be able to learn through his deficits to become a very success adult.  He surprised me by telling me he is seeing some leadership skills emerging in ty, I never thought of him as a leader.  He also praised me for having a great working relationship with Ty;s school and therapists.  He says he rarely sees school staff and parents work together as a team so well, he said Ty is so lucky to have me as a Mom :-)  He also told me that it is his Dx that mandates services for him and to remind his teachers and staff that test scores mean nothing for Ty when it comes to qualifying him for services because the autism label paves his way.  That is good to know!

As far as the sleep, he gave me some helpful tips.  Also suggested trying melatonin as a sleep aid.  He also suggested I contact a company called Enable about getting a separate OT eval and getting some help controling Ty's sensory processing dysfunction at home.

I have to add, I absolutely LOVE this office.  There was another family in the waiting room and I overheard her say she drove 3 hrs for their appt.  I have to admit, I would drive that as well because they really are great doctors.  Especially since you only go once or twice a year.  They do behavior and developmental disorders as well as genetics.  Also nice since these things tend to over lap.

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  • MelissaSue81MelissaSue81 member
    Thats great that you had a great appointment. The dr does sound very helpful and encouraging!
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  • TelycoTelyco

    Tyler is SO lucky to have you as his Mom!!! I am not even close to dealing with what you are...but in just the appts, therapies and phone calls, etc. that Evan has, has totally redifined what I thought motherhood would be like. You are doing such a great job and I hope you get some breaks in there :) I'm glad you have wonderful office that you feel comfortable with...I'm sure that makes such a difference. Keep hanging in there! :)

     

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  • wendyjwendyj member
    You are so lucky to have such a fantastic doctor to work with. I've heard some horror stories from parents about how they've been treated by devel. peds at times. You are a fantastic mom - Ty is extremely lucky to have been blessed with you. Hope the OT eval will help you at home.
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  • TinaL99TinaL99 member
    I'm so glad that everything went well.  It's great that you have found a doctor that you can trust, it's so important when dealing with anything medical, but especially with such sensetive situations and diagnoses.  Tyler is lucky to have a Mom like you!
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  • Court0026Court0026 member
    What an encouraging appointment!  Good for you and all of your hard work and good for Ty!  Nice to have a doctor who is professional and also personal enough to make you feel comfortable.  He seems to really get the whole picture.  Are you going to try the melatonin? 
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  • abba916abba916
    Ty is lucky to have you as a Mom! It's great that you had such a positive appointment and that Ty is making great strides and is an emerging leader!
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