Well, after a BIG mess since the neuro-psychological has been canceled. Lots of phone calls later, I finally found out that the original doctor that was supposed to do the testing is back to work on a limited basis and will not see new patients. GRRRRR
After faxing ALL of V.'s file to the Devel. and Behav. pediatrician. who recommended more testing, he got back to me with the following:
- no need to persue testing for Learning Disability (LD) since the school evaluation did not uncover anything significant (see "first school evaluation's results" in the Special Education forum).
- referred to ADOS testing. This is supposed to be the gold standart of autism testing. I have googled it and found some info on it.
Does anyone have any experience with that test? How long of a test is it? How fast do we get the results?
I have called to make an appointment and left a message.
Hopefully, they'll call back tomorrow.
On a positive note, I'm glad the devel. doctor actually listened and read the different reports (therapist and school). Relieved he did not get "stuck" on ODD diagnosis.
After faxing ALL of V.'s file to the Devel. and Behav. pediatrician. who recommended more testing, he got back to me with the following:
- no need to persue testing for Learning Disability (LD) since the school evaluation did not uncover anything significant (see "first school evaluation's results" in the Special Education forum).
- referred to ADOS testing. This is supposed to be the gold standart of autism testing. I have googled it and found some info on it.
Does anyone have any experience with that test? How long of a test is it? How fast do we get the results?
I have called to make an appointment and left a message.
Hopefully, they'll call back tomorrow.
On a positive note, I'm glad the devel. doctor actually listened and read the different reports (therapist and school). Relieved he did not get "stuck" on ODD diagnosis.