Marc Stanford
New member
Hello friends
So just about a few weeks ago I got the denial letter from the FAA stating that they cannot approve of my reapplication of a 1st class medical at this time due to ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, and neurocognitive deficiencies.
I'm happy the denial is not permanent but I don't know what to do now regarding getting it back. I now have to leave the College of Aviation and pursue another degree in the meantime until I can get my medical back.
Also my neuropsychologist told me I don't have ADHD and I know I don't have anxiety disorders (although I was prescribed Xanax so that may be a cause) but I do have cognitive deficits in working memory and processing speed.
When I was really young I was diagnosed with a speech disorder but was mostly able to overcome it completely thanks to intensive therapy that lasted a while. I don't know what to do for the deficits I have now. I believe these deficits are leftovers from the speech disorder I had when I was young.
I have tried looking into Brain Balance but they mostly cater to children, I am looking at Interactive Metronome too to see what services they offer. I need suggestions please as to what I can do to improve my cognition so it at least falls into the average level and does not ring bells with the FAA.
Having to leave COA and this for a while is hard............. but I don't care how long it takes as long as I can fly again as a career.
My dean told me "Marc your 22 years old, you just got out of your diapers and you have a long time to become a pilot so relax", he is very supportive of me and hopes I will be able to get my medical back.
The FAA is also concerned about my socio-hebhavioral functionign regarding social boundaries, I am working with a licensed CBT specialist with that and she is very helpful. I enjoy working with her and she is helping me with my behavioral issues. She suggested that I do cognitive training AND seek support groups at the same time.
Does anybody know of a place that offers cognitive training and group settings in the Michigan, Oakland County area?
Please help me, and your opinion counts!
So just about a few weeks ago I got the denial letter from the FAA stating that they cannot approve of my reapplication of a 1st class medical at this time due to ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, and neurocognitive deficiencies.
I'm happy the denial is not permanent but I don't know what to do now regarding getting it back. I now have to leave the College of Aviation and pursue another degree in the meantime until I can get my medical back.
Also my neuropsychologist told me I don't have ADHD and I know I don't have anxiety disorders (although I was prescribed Xanax so that may be a cause) but I do have cognitive deficits in working memory and processing speed.
When I was really young I was diagnosed with a speech disorder but was mostly able to overcome it completely thanks to intensive therapy that lasted a while. I don't know what to do for the deficits I have now. I believe these deficits are leftovers from the speech disorder I had when I was young.
I have tried looking into Brain Balance but they mostly cater to children, I am looking at Interactive Metronome too to see what services they offer. I need suggestions please as to what I can do to improve my cognition so it at least falls into the average level and does not ring bells with the FAA.
Having to leave COA and this for a while is hard............. but I don't care how long it takes as long as I can fly again as a career.
My dean told me "Marc your 22 years old, you just got out of your diapers and you have a long time to become a pilot so relax", he is very supportive of me and hopes I will be able to get my medical back.
The FAA is also concerned about my socio-hebhavioral functionign regarding social boundaries, I am working with a licensed CBT specialist with that and she is very helpful. I enjoy working with her and she is helping me with my behavioral issues. She suggested that I do cognitive training AND seek support groups at the same time.
Does anybody know of a place that offers cognitive training and group settings in the Michigan, Oakland County area?
Please help me, and your opinion counts!
