My point is that if there were a truly objective way of measuring these emotional and behavioral conditions, I think you would see a lot more consistency in the diagnosis. But there isn't
I agree with the outcome of your statement. But there is a more consistent way to measure this, Professional observation. Not a 2 hour doctors appointment/test but a extended stay observation. Unfortunately our society and level of medical care is dictated to by our health care providers. Who would rather pay for a $200.00 prescription then for a two week hosiptal stay for observation purposes.
I am not saying in anyway shape or mannor that doctors do not mis-diagnose or over diagnose. To say such would be a lie I have first hand knowledge that points other wise. I just have a problem with slapping labels on people and where it can lead to if they are incorrect. My youngest was diagnosed as being slightly Autistic. I wholeheartedly disagreed with it. I spent years trying to find out what was truely wronge with him. A year ago after I finally found a doctor who did not look to me for answers and untrained opinion of what was going on but did extensive testing he was diagnosed with GSD. A form of epilepsy in the brain. I searched for years for a answer to his problems. But with no preconcieved notion of what was wronge. If I would have just accepted the label of Autistic or thought I knew what it was I would have never found the real problem. And he would have suffered the rest of his life.
I do have a question for you. Did you take part in your childrens medical diagnosis? Or did you just allow your wife/doctor to slap a label on them which you did not agree with? You can answer this on your thread if you like.
