AD Symptoms requiring child psychologist or eye specialist

[cnimed]

Luvmum,


I feel your pain having gone through a similar journey minus Zoran. And I know the pain includes the wallet!!

I don’t think there are any really good vision therapist in Singapore that do a comprehensive programme that will help to remap the vision pathway properly. What Zoran does is very basic compared to what is available elsewhere, but I have no doubt some find it helpful. But for those who also have reversal problems and coordination problems, it’s just not good enough.

For us, irlen filters is the final answer. But it may not be for others, and there are many naysayers. I can only say I am thankful it works for my child, he has no problems with reading anymore and he doesn’t get heachaches and watery eyes anymore.

I hope you find the right answer for your child soon because it is really tough on our kids physically and emotionally when they can’t keep up simply because they can’t read or see easily. Good luck!

[cherrygal]

Does anyone’s kid here have Strabismus? My 2yo gal is blinking excessively and the eye specialist caught some astigmatism in one eye but needs further confirmation next month. The anti-allergy eye drops don’t seem to help the blinking so I was suspecting Strabismus. However, her eye does not wander but I want to know if it would become a lazy eye next time? If your kid has this condition, does he/she have the frequent blinking as well? What therapy did you go for? Did the blinking stop after the treatment? TIA

[kymum]

Hi lvmum, how’s the 4th eyes specialist. Does it help?

[troubled]

Hi,


Mummies with child who has visit CGC, would like to know if seeing a psychologist or counsellor at CGC is long term, means many subsequent visits?

Do they diagnose or just advice?

Thank you.

[cnimed]

troubled,


I’ve never personally used CGC, but know relatives and friends who have. CGC can diagnose, review, and also arrange for therapy sessions, BUT the queue is very long, the time lag between the sessions are also very long. To help a child in need, sessions have to be much closer together, OR the parent should take a very active role and try to learn home therapy techniques during the sessions so that the parent can implement it at home on a daily basis.

Those who can afford it will usually turn to private avenues after a while. Private sessions can be once or twice a week, depending on the child’s condition and family circumstances. But they are very expensive. The best is still to find a good therapist/books for guidance, and then learn as much as you can to implement things at home on a daily basis.

[lll]

Village Girl:

kitty2:

[quote=\"Village Girl\"]Hi Pls pm me too. I have brought my girl to see a counsellor in Child Guidance Clinic but of no help. She just told us to be patience and be consistent. sigh.....

Did she see Carolyn Kee?Heard she's good.I think all the psychologist always said the same thing,be patientand let the child grow at his own phase.

Not Carolyn, is a counselor from middle east. She is going back to her country as the clinic did not renew her contract. Hopefully the next one would be better. My girl has taken the Adhd test and she is fine. Is her anger mgr...she threw tantrum almost daily. I'm losing patience.[/quote]Hi Village Girl, is it possible for you to pm me the counsellor and clinic too. thks

[julongmum]

Any parents can make comments on the services rendered by Child Guidance Clinic (CGC) at HPB runs by IMH and Child Development Unit at NUH? Any comparisons? I also understand that KK will only see children 6 yo and below. My child needs an assessment, am wondering which to go to.


Thanks

[taggar99]

Hi Dear Parents,


My child is diagnosed with ADHD and Some Sensory issues. Can you guide me to the right clinic & therapist who can help my poor boy. Looking for your kind advice

thanks in advance

BR,
Shobhit Taggar