Have you just spent thousands of dollars...
on assessment and walked away with a provisional diagnosis? Let me clear this up. A provisional diagnosis means that more information is required.
It is not a guess...
and it is not because the psychologist isn't qualified to make the diagnosis. A provisional diagnosis is the most likely cause of your symptoms based on the information available.
The next steps might include:
checking for medical causes, measuring how your symptoms respond to evidence-based treatment, or monitoring your child's symptoms throughout development. A provisional diagnosis can be incredibly helpful as you don't have to wait to access support.
So, no...
a provisional diagnosis is not a waste of money. It's a sign of a well-considered and thorough diagnostic assessment. But don't walk away unless you fully understand the steps to confirm that diagnosis.
Reach out to Scope...
if you want a better understanding of diagnostic assessments.
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