IN/OH Drs to assess my son???

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IN/OH Drs to assess my son???
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Mon, 01-23-2006 - 1:06pm

I am looking for a referral to a good psychiatrist to assess my son. The school psychologist has already assessed him and believes that he has ADD (not ADHD) and possibly Asperger and a writing disorder. I want to know for sure what my son has. No "I think".


I have researched Asperger and it is very much my son, husband, stepson,... DH's brother is Autistic so we know that there is a genetic gene there. I love my son and I just want to find the best Dr. I can to help him. Not sure where to find one.


I live in NW Ohio so Toledo, Cleveland, Ft.Wayne IN, Indianapolis IN, and Lima OH would be locations that I could find a Dr. in my provider lists.


Thanks


Stephanie

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Stephanie

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 01-23-2006 - 1:32pm

HI Stephanie,

Welcome to the board!

I would start by contacting the Autism Society of Ohio or a local chapter. You can tell them that you have gone through your school district and got a "maybe" "could be" Asperger's but you want an actual diagnosis. They should be able to help you with the next step.

Betsy

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 01-23-2006 - 4:54pm

Hi Stephanie! I'm Christie from a small suburb West of Cleveland. Ask your pediatrician for a referral....but if he/she doesn't know anyone, here are a couple of names in Cleveland.

I would contact either the Cleveland Clinic's Center for Autism (216-721-1292). You could see Dr. Christine Berry (Neuropsychologist) for evaluation....just beware....many insurances do not cover her services. Or try, University Hospital's RAinbows Childrens hospital - they have a group of pediatric neurologists who specialize in autism spectrum disorders....Max Wiznitzer and Susan Klein (216-844-3691). Just call and tell them that you want to schedule an evaluation to rule out Aspergers.

Good luck!
Christie