Thanks very much, ABQMom!
It turns out this apparently astute psychiatrist is out West; anyone have a recommendation for someone who does this kind of evaluation on the East Coast (or near D.C.)? I mean an evaluation based on their own expertise rather than on questionnaires from others (although I don't mind if they ask us some questions--just not DD's current teachers
I know the Hoagie's list and have some names from the Davidson people, which was helpful, but I would like to find somebody who has really worked well for someone with a kid like our DD8.
Possible diagnoses include ADD, Asperger's, ODD, and dysgraphia (I believe the dysgraphia, but having read the Misdiagnosis book by James Webb don't think DD meets the criteria for any of the others--although behavior is certainly an issue). She scores high on math and VCI, lower on coding and tests involving handwriting, so her GAI is significantly higher than her FSIQ. If only I could get her to behave!!
