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marycpa
LIF Adolescent
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Name: Mary
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Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
Hi ,
Can anyone recommend a neurologist for a 13 year old with this condition. I am looking for a dr that specializes in it.
We have been to Dr Robin Smith already.
Thanks!
Message edited 8/29/2017 10:59:24 PM.
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Posted 8/29/17 10:56 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
Posted by marycpa
Hi ,
Can anyone recommend a neurologist for a 13 year old with this condition. I am looking for a dr that specializes in it.
We have been to Dr Robin Smith already.
Thanks!
what were your thoughts??
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Posted 8/30/17 8:32 AM |
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MaxD
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Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
I would recommend Dr Marcia Bergtraum BUT she does not accept insurance. She is in the field a long time and very knowledgeable. http://www.drbergtraum.com/Welcome.html
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Posted 8/30/17 3:03 PM |
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Domino
Always My Miracle
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Re: Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
IMO Dr. Adesman is the best Dev. Ped for this area, however I do not believe he is taking new patients. dr. Huang may. What are you looking for a neurologist for? We see Dr. Smith mainly for ADHD medicine follow ups.
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Posted 8/30/17 8:07 PM |
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marycpa
LIF Adolescent
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Name: Mary
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Re: Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
I liked Dr smith but I feel like I need someone that will help me help my son. He was only diagnosed last year at 12 and before that the previous neurologists that I saw said he was ADHD. I agree more with Dr Smith than neurologists that diagnosed ADHD. What bothers me is that Dr Smith only recommended social skills groups, which I signed my son up for.
I guess I am just struggling with how to help my son because it's a long term condition that can be managed but not cured.
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Posted 8/30/17 9:55 PM |
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marycpa
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/07 635 total posts
Name: Mary
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Re: Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
Posted by Domino
IMO Dr. Adesman is the best Dev. Ped for this area, however I do not believe he is taking new patients. dr. Huang may. What are you looking for a neurologist for? We see Dr. Smith mainly for ADHD medicine follow ups.
I tried to get an appointment last year. He wasn't taking anymore patients.
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Posted 8/30/17 9:56 PM |
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Domino
Always My Miracle
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Re: Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
Are there specific behaviors you are trying to manage? social skills groups are a big help with ASD/Aspergers. Do you belong to SASI and any support groups? Do you need school support?
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Posted 9/1/17 11:41 AM |
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marycpa
LIF Adolescent
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Name: Mary
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Re: Neurologist that specializes in Aspergers/high functioning autism
Posted by Domino
Are there specific behaviors you are trying to manage? social skills groups are a big help with ASD/Aspergers. Do you belong to SASI and any support groups? Do you need school support?
I think I need a support group. He is constantly talking to himself. It's like he shuts out the world . I know what it's is..he likes certain tv shoes and the are on rotation in his head.
We get a lot of help at school but what is SASI?
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Posted 9/1/17 7:49 PM |
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