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[–] Kayel@aussie.zone 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Depends how long ago. There's still an old ped in my city that doesn't believe in autism and ADHD.

[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Or where geographically. Some places are more backwards than others.

[–] Deestan@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

For real. The "works for me so you are a liar" vibes in this comment section is making me sad.

[–] SulaymanF@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If he or she is still licensed, report them to the state medical board. They should be referring people to a psych specialist anyway.

[–] Kayel@aussie.zone 2 points 2 years ago

I am not in the US.

And no, that's not our system, a ped will consider the information provided by a psych, but generally someone from allied health or a GP will have already referred to various professions before they see the ped.