Guest guest Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Last month my son went to a new Child Psychiatrist(the one we loved didn't get her contract extended)This new one is a beast, I can't ever remember being treated so badly by a professional. She was running 45 minutes behind, my son (14)fell asleep in the waiting room. By the time she called us back he was so groggy that he didn't speak the whole session. During our conversation,something I said about our first psychiatrist must have ruffled her feathers because she began to tell me how much more education she had than a regular psychiatrist,she belittled me with questions about what have I learned about this disorder,what was I doing for my child. At one point when I was answering her question she asked me if I was going to shut up or would I like her to just sit there and listen the whole session. After that I didn't say a word,I fought back tears and just wanted to escape that place. I feel rather defeated now even though I know I have done my best. My son is stable,he goes to a Spectrum School,he is off all meds and doing very well. When he was first diagnosed I learned a lot through reading,sites like this one and talking to professionals/parents/organizations. I will never be an expert on Autism but my main focus isn't learning it is finding that happy balance that keeps my son centered and happy. I'm just not sure what to do now,I don't plan on ever taking him back to her but my choices on other doctor's like her is limited. If he isn't on meds he doesn't need to go see anyone unless he has an issue. Any Ideas? Thanks for listening.. Btw.. my son has Autism,Adhd,Ocd,mood disorder,anxiety disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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