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-> Our Challenging Children (gifted, ADHD, sensitive, defiant)
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amother
Azure
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 Thu, Jan 24 2019, 10:27 am
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My brother had a crazy reaction to concerta... Total mania.
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amother
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Fri, Jan 25 2019, 9:52 am
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Just a thought about the therapists you mentioned.... It is NOT in their scope of practice to recommend medication. They should not be saying what type, dosage etc medication a client should be on. Only psychiatrists can do this. Scope of practice is a legal term. You should do what you think is right, keep all parties in the loop, and write releases so they can share insight into best care. But a LCSW, psychocologist etc isn't capable of discussing whether to go on meds!
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amother
Coral
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Fri, Jan 25 2019, 10:04 am
| amother wrote: | | Just a thought about the therapists you mentioned.... It is NOT in their scope of practice to recommend medication. They should not be saying what type, dosage etc medication a client should be on. Only psychiatrists can do this. Scope of practice is a legal term. You should do what you think is right, keep all parties in the loop, and write releases so they can share insight into best care. But a LCSW, psychocologist etc isn't capable of discussing whether to go on meds! |
This is true. Many people think they need the therapist to determine or recommend if meds are needed. Sort of like giving permission. It's really only their place to recommend a psychiatric consult, and then the decision making should be done with the psychiatrist
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amother
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Fri, Jan 25 2019, 10:50 am
Not to hijack, but in the exact same situation as OP.
Anyone know of a great psychiatrist in the 5T area? For 11 year old?
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mha3484
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Fri, Jan 25 2019, 10:56 am
Just one comment to respond to Coral Amother, I find that some therapists who see a lot of kids with ADHD can have good insight into medications since they see so many children who are on different types but you need to take those insights to a reputable medical doctor for further discussion.
My son sees an excellent therapist who sees many many boys with attention issues and he has been a good source of information for us in terms of medication. It goes a long way in making the medication process less overwhelming.
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