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June 2011
I would welcome recent recommendations for a behavioral
pediatrician for my child, who may have a borderline case of
ADHD. We are looking at the Hyperactivity, Attention, and
Learning Problems (HALP) clinic at UCSF, and would be
particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has used
that clinic. We would also be interested in behavioral
pediatricians in the East Bay. Many thanks! Concerned Mom
Dr. Alterman in the Psych Department in Richmond is excellent. If
nothing else, do your best to get into his seminar for ''strong
willed'' children, it will be an amazing benefit for you and your
family.
April 2008
Our 7 year old has been diagnosed with severe ADHD. We are
seeking recommendations for developmental pediatricians as we
begin to look at drug treatment options. Who have you used? We’d
love a SF recommendation, but the East Bay is also very
convenient. We understand that finding the right meds is a
process and requires collaboration. What have your experiences
been? We’re not looking for advice about non-drug alternatives
-- we have been using great behavioral specialists for several
years (and will continue) who agree it's time for drugs.
thanks for your advice
We've been taking my 11 yr old son to
Dr. Josephine Lindt in
Albany for over four years. I've been very happy with her care.
We suspected ADHD by the time my son was around 6 yrs old and
at first saw another behavioral pediatrician, Dr. Lawrence
Diller in Walnut Creek. We had an extremeley poor experience
with him and finding Dr. Lindt was a huge relief. On top of the
ADHD diagnosis, she also immediately spotted signs of dyslexia
and dysgraphia that no other professionals had even suggested.
After follow up testing with an ed. therapist, we were able to
start getting him much needed help for reading and writing. We
have switched medication many times over the years. Sometimes a
med will work well for a few months or more and then with a
growth spurt the dosage will need to be upped. Othertimes it
has been more a matter of making him too ''flat'' or just not
working to help him focus or settle down. Dr. Lindt has been
very easy to work with in that regard--checking in by phone and being patient to keep on top of things until finding one
that works with the fewest side effects. Medication has made a
very positive difference for my son--academically and socially.
Best of luck on your journey.
Mom of a great boy
April 2007
I'm looking for a child development expert to consult about my
three year old, who seems to be regressing and having a lot of
anxiety. I'd like to learn whether or not this is all normal
behavior and how to help my child cope. Can anyone recommend a
psychologist type with a calm presence and sympathy to attachment
parenting? thanks
How is your child regressing? Is it develomental or emotinal or both?
If your child is regressing in his/her development you should definitely
have your child assessed. If it is developmental you should see a
Pediatric Developmental Specialist or Pediatric Behavioral Medicine
Expert. Dr. Brad Berman (Walnut Creek), Dr. Wachtel (Children's
Hospital), Dr. Winters (CHO), or Dr. Tina Gabby (Marin). Be prepared for
a long wait list. Good luck to you. anonymous
I can whole-heartedly recommend Anita Barrows, Ph.D. as a child
development specialist. She is supportive of attachment
parenting and knowledgeable of the developmental stages of
children, what is normal, what may need attention, and how to go
about addressing the needs of a child. She has a very calm
presence and is down to earth. Her office is near Berkeley Bowl,
phone number: 540-8330.
Anon.
March 2007
Our 2.5 year old son's pediatrician recommended that he be evaluated by
a developmental pediatrician because he does NO imaginative play. He
has good language skills and is bonded to us. We would prefer to pay
out of pocket at this point. Know of anyone good? We live in Berkeley
but will travel for the right person.
Anon
I highly recommend our developmental pediatrician Dr
Brad Berman.
His office is in Walnut creek and phone number is 925-279-3480.
I have to warn you that the wait to get an appointment is long
and he is expensive - but well worth it. I have also seen Dr
Erica Buhrmann, in Albany, but do not feel she helped us as much
- her number is 510-540-5320. If you would like to e-mail or
call me I'd be happy to give a more detailed answer.
Laura
My child has seen Dr. Erica Buhrmann
for some similar issues. My husband and I found her
very knowledgeable and supportive of our son and of us. She has a private practice on
Solano Avenue but is also on staff at Children's Hospital. Her phone number is
510-540-5320.
Anon
Dr. Erica Buhrmann
in Albany (510) 540-5320. She's very nice and very available, she'll
explain everything to you in words you can understand and will answer all your questions.
Good luck!!
Jill
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