Hey!
My child is 2e. He has some deficits, a learning disability and more recently diagnosed auditory processing disorders. If you were to meet him for the first time, he usually comes across as gifted. Then when he does something you don’t expect, it’s confusing and each person interprets it differently.
Since he was very little, it’s been hit or miss with healthcare providers for him.
Most recently we’re having problems with an audiologist. When he had an evaluation the audiologist got irritated with him and scolded him for being sensitive to wearing headphones (part of the reason to be tested is that he has very sensitive hearing). And when the audiologist made recommendations for treatment, he didn’t take into account that he is intellectually more advanced and doesn’t want to do pre-school like theraputic programs. Needless to say, we need to switch providers.
Anyone have tips on vetting a medical provider for a 2e kid? His particular exceptionalities aren’t very common, so they’re not easy to explain quickly.
The group of doctors at our pediatrician’s office hasn’t been great either - not able to make useful referrals, jumping to conclusions about adhd meds that weren’t appropriate … maybe one of them is more 2e/neurodiverse affirming than the others. But how do I figure it out?
