ParentsCN: DiagnosisCN: School stress

I want diagnosis but my child refuses to be labeled

eli~

1mo ago

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Child (12yo) has clear symptoms. We've been to evaluation. Diagnosis would help. But they refuse: 'I'm not broken,' 'I don't want a label,' 'Everyone's a little like this.'

Child autonomy vs. access to support.

How do you honor your child's feelings while supporting them?

#advice-request #autonomy #child-agency #child-diagnosis-refusal

2 replies

devon~

1mo ago

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

leah~

1mo ago

Following — I don't have answers, but I have the same question.