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Regardless of what the LW does in her relationship, the teen described in her letter is in need of an evaluation by a qualified child psychologist. As a professional, my reading of the LW's description of this teen suggested possible evaluation for a diagnosis of depression, dysthymia, Asperger's syndrome, and/or developmental delays. The evaluation is warranted given the problems described, particularly in the context of a maternal family history for mental illness. Please do this so this teen has a chance to do her best in life, rather than go through adolescence and beyond without the special support she may legitimately need.
