Signs Of Depression In Children. Medicating Children ?
Q: My 7 year old was initially diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Sent to a
pediatrician who specializes in that stuff. She said, "PDD." Sent to a
psychologist who said, "clinical depression." Now the psychologist wants to
send her to a psychiatrist to get SSRIs.
A:I think the first thing I would want to do is make sure she has the right
diagnosis. Asperger's Syndrome is one of many PDD's, along with Autism. It is
not clinical depression. You are getting different diagnosis here.
You say your daughter is a little different, what is different? Do you know all
the signs and symptoms of depression in children, PDD's, Asperger's and Autism?
How about ADHD and ODD, which are often misdiagnosed as Asperger's and Autism
and vice versa?
I wouldn't want my daughter to be depressed either, but I would first want to
know what is wrong. Is there any other family members with Aspergers or any
other PDD? It does run in families, is more common in boys and usually
diagnosed earlier. Did she have any verbal delays, is she clumsy, how is her
socialization skills?
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