RE: Is a psychologist the right person for help????

[Bagpipes]

Hello everyone - I have posted several times before re: DS1 who is 4yrs old and Down Syndrome. After todays meeting with the pyschologist, I have asked myself - is she the right person to assess my son???? It doesn't matter what I say about him, (behaviour issues etc..) she seems to have the most positive answer going. Is there someone else I should be referred to - to get another assessment done??? She thinks he is busy, may have sensory issues, very determined, strong willed, and finally admitted today the type of behaviour (not provoked - hitting and harming other children) he displays is not acceptable. WOW I thought I was going mad to be honest - but I am not sure how she intends to help us LOL. I guess I am asking - as a parent who has been battling behaviour issues for almost 2years, should I be seeking someone else who has dealt with 'challenging behaviours'?? Appreciate your input - PS: We are here in New Zealand!!!!!

I dont know how things work in NZ but an EP is who you may need to assess your child for 'statementing' before entering a nursery, school or special school environment. They usually write down what kind of environment would best suit your child, any issues you have-they have etc What extra help they need. Sometimes even making diagnosis of learning problems. Ours was very 'positive' of things too but when you get the report they are totally the other way. All doom and gloom

Thanks for your comments fio2 - My DS1 is currently attending Kindergarten (children who go there are aged 3.5years to about 4.4yr old ) 3 afternoons a week. The beginning of next year, he will be attending 4 mornings a week, and the fifth morning he attends early intervention. I just feel this pyschologist - is 'nice and very positive', about everything he does - even when I think wow this is not good and this is not acceptable behaviour for any 4year old children. She has a way, of remodelling everything around other children - it seems like she makes allowances for my child. Almost to the degree - well yes he did do this and that BUT hey, I really think he was trying to help that child, or chat to that child or do this with this child. BUT myself and many, many other friends and family think - this is not the case - the type of behaviour he displays is not 'nice' and not acceptable. I am very, very uncomfortable with his behaviour and not confident to take him anywhere - there are other children (unless I am supported with other family members!!) Sorry, about ranting on and on - just fedup getting no where I guess