Can you share aba horror stories related to misdiagnosis?

Yes. Suppose a patient was misdiagnosed as a suitable candidate for rezum. But in reality, their condition was not appropriate for this treatment. After the rezum procedure, they had a whole host of problems. Their original symptoms got much worse, and new issues like persistent pain and difficulty in urination emerged.

Sure. A patient was misdiagnosed with a common cold when in fact they had pneumonia. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, the patient's condition had deteriorated significantly. They had to be hospitalized for a much longer time than if they had been correctly diagnosed from the start.

Yes. There was a baby who was misdiagnosed as needing a doc band. The doctor thought the baby had a severe head shape issue. After getting the doc band, the baby showed signs of distress. Later, it was found out that the baby's head shape was actually normal for its age and stage of development. The family had spent a lot of money on the doc band and the baby had to endure unnecessary discomfort.

Yes. Consider a situation where a child was misdiagnosed with a learning disability via neurofeedback. The real cause was a hearing problem that was overlooked. The child was subjected to neurofeedback therapy for the wrong condition. As a result, the child became more frustrated with schoolwork as the underlying issue remained unaddressed. The misdiagnosis through neurofeedback led to a lot of unnecessary stress for the child and their family.

Sure. In some ABA therapy setups, the therapists were so obsessed with achieving quick results that they didn't respect the child's natural pace of development. For example, a child who was just starting to communicate verbally was pushed too hard to form complete sentences immediately. This put a lot of pressure on the child and made them reluctant to communicate at all.

Sure. There was a patient who was initially misdiagnosed with a simple respiratory infection. They were given antibiotics and sent home. Months later, when their condition worsened significantly, further tests showed it was lung cancer. By then, it had reached an advanced stage, and their chances of survival were much lower. This misdiagnosis cost them precious time for early treatment.

Yes. A misdiagnosis could lead to an unnecessary diep flap surgery. For instance, if a patient was wrongly diagnosed with a condition that required a diep flap procedure, they would go through the entire surgical process for no valid reason. This would involve the risks associated with the surgery such as anesthesia risks, possible infections, and the trauma of the operation itself.

There are also stories where the communication between the ABA team and the family was poor. The family's concerns and insights about the child were ignored. For instance, the family noticed that the child was getting more aggressive after certain ABA techniques were used, but the ABA providers didn't listen and continued with the same approach, worsening the situation.

Sure. One aba success story could be about a child with autism. Through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, the child learned to communicate more effectively. ABA focused on breaking down communication skills into small steps, like first teaching simple words and then gradually building to short phrases. With consistent ABA sessions, the child's social interactions also improved as they were better able to express their needs and wants.

Sure. One success story is about a young boy with autism. Through ABA therapy, he was able to improve his communication skills significantly. He went from being non - verbal to being able to form simple sentences to express his needs. Another case is a girl who had severe behavioral problems. With ABA, her aggressive behaviors decreased, and she became more social, making friends at school.