Building Better Foundations

The mother of a 6-year-old came to Dr. Jennie concerned when she and her husband had noticed their child was experiencing delayed milestones, struggles in school, poor focus, and was emotionally overreacting to situations. His mother had taken him to a paediatrician who diagnosed him with ADHD. She was extremely upset about how quickly the diagnosis was made as she strongly felt her son did not have ADHD. When the mother and her son came to into Dr. Jennie’s office for treatment, Dr. Jennie recommended an assessment. After completing a full assessment, it was clear the child did not have ADHD. Dr. Jennie was able to diagnose him with a cognitive delay. Although it was hard for the parents to hear, the mother reported that Dr. Jennie was the first person to listen to her concerns and she now knows she is “not crazy.” His teachers know he is not “lazy,” and have a better understanding of what he can and cannot do in class. The teachers are more willing to give him the one-on-one attention he needs and go to extra lengths to help him.