He would need to see a board certified child psych. The Connors is not really accurate, and does not diagnose anything. ADHD canot be diagnosed by filling out forms.
Psychosomatic disorder, now more commonly referred to as psychophysiologic illness, is an illness whose symptoms are caused by mental processes of the sufferer rather than immediate physiological causes. If a medical examination can find no physical or organic cause, or if an illness appears to result from emotional conditions such as anger, anxiety, depression and guilt, then it might be classified psychosomatic
Just recently myself and my son's teacher completed the Conner's form. I really don't understand the report to well. It looks like on average my son is above 70 (very much above average) according to their Summary of the Conner's. What's next? We have a dr apt tomorrow to evaulate him. I just don't know where we go from here. Also, what is Psychosomatic? This was one of the category's that fell into my results but not the results of his teacher?
Very Confused,
Crystal
and in our experiance drs have been really good about sample packs on meds
Our psychiatrist actually doesnt take insurance, but because pediatric psychopharmocolgists are hard, and we needed the expertise for med management, to find we go to him and pay cash. The good thing is he charged us initial consult, then mostly we talk on the phone (which he does not charge for ) then we only have to see him in office once or twice a year so it is totally manageable.
As far as meds go, they are expensive at times, there are patient assistance programs that will provide med for a small copay or for free if you qualify income wise.