ParentsCN: Medical

How do I find a clinician who actually knows ADHD/autism?

noor~

1mo ago

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Called 8 doctors. One said girls don't have ADHD. One wanted to immediately medicate. One told me to 'just parent better.' Finding a good assessor is harder than getting the diagnosis.

Doctor quality varies wildly.

How did you find a good clinician? What questions did you ask? What red flags did you notice?

#assessment #clinician-search-nightmare #practical-advice #professional-selection

2 replies

eli~

1mo ago

Vet clinicians with one good question and watch how they react. Curiosity is a green flag; defensiveness is your answer.

rohan~

1mo ago

You're doing better than you think you are. Truly.