Guest guest Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hello, I am new to the group and looking forward to reading advice from others in my situation. The little I've read so far seems like I have found a wonderful group. I am the mother of a 13 year old son that was diagnosed at age 7 with Sensory integration disorder (an autism spectrum disorder) and OCD which I'm told is also in the spectrum. Since then ADHD has been added. I've suspected autism since about 18 months of age and after 1st grade I suspected OCD. Our pediatrician first told me I was babying my son and when I stopped so would he. He also thought this was my only child and when I explained he was #4 and my others didn't act this way he finally agreed to send him to the local Children's Hospital, where the SID was first diagnosed. We have been through therapy, psychiatrists, medications (Celexa, Strattera) Celexa helped some but not enough for my son to cope in social situations. He is home schooled because he is an easy bully target and has come home bruised, taunted and punched in the stomach. Currently he is not medicated due to an insurance change and I'm trying to find the right psychiatrist that accepts our insurance and that specializes in OCD in adolescents. I would be open to homeopathic choices but can't seem to find help in this area. Any help that you can offer is greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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