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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 473806" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>A good rule of thumb is that if you ever got an ADHD diagnosis but the child is not only hyperactive...he also has no clue how to socialize appropriately with his same age peers, it is likely Aspergers. This does not mean that the child is shy. Some are very outgoing, although some ARE shy. Being socially appropriate is different from being friendly. ADHD/ODD is usually the first diagnosis an Aspie gets. ADHD behaviors goes hand-in-hand with any part of the spectrum. So it's an easy mistake to make. However...there is more than just hyperactivity.</p><p></p><p>If he had speech delays early on, even a bigger red flag for part of the spectrum, even if they corrected themselves. If the child can not transition without a meltdown..bingo! you have another big red flag. These kids tend to be naive, very (for lack of a better real word) UNstreetsmart and are often bullied. Many are described as quirky. I think maybe all are described as quirky...lol. They are <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Aspergers is not treated with medication although half of the autistic spectrum kids are on medications for various symptoms. My son just recently started a low dose stimulant after being off stims since age five (he is 18 now). The best treatment for any disorder on the autism spectrum are school and community interventions such as Occupational Therapist (OT), PT, social skills classes, some k ids do ok in therapy if the therapist understands the spectrum, and school supports. A neuropsychologist is the best professional to diagnose this (and Aspergers, unlike other autistic disorders, is usually not diagnosed until the child is older and it becomes apparent that this child does not understand social norms). My son was 11 when he finally was diagnosed, but we knew it was the right diagnosis. </p><p></p><p>Others will come along. Keep us posted!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 473806, member: 1550"] A good rule of thumb is that if you ever got an ADHD diagnosis but the child is not only hyperactive...he also has no clue how to socialize appropriately with his same age peers, it is likely Aspergers. This does not mean that the child is shy. Some are very outgoing, although some ARE shy. Being socially appropriate is different from being friendly. ADHD/ODD is usually the first diagnosis an Aspie gets. ADHD behaviors goes hand-in-hand with any part of the spectrum. So it's an easy mistake to make. However...there is more than just hyperactivity. If he had speech delays early on, even a bigger red flag for part of the spectrum, even if they corrected themselves. If the child can not transition without a meltdown..bingo! you have another big red flag. These kids tend to be naive, very (for lack of a better real word) UNstreetsmart and are often bullied. Many are described as quirky. I think maybe all are described as quirky...lol. They are :) Aspergers is not treated with medication although half of the autistic spectrum kids are on medications for various symptoms. My son just recently started a low dose stimulant after being off stims since age five (he is 18 now). The best treatment for any disorder on the autism spectrum are school and community interventions such as Occupational Therapist (OT), PT, social skills classes, some k ids do ok in therapy if the therapist understands the spectrum, and school supports. A neuropsychologist is the best professional to diagnose this (and Aspergers, unlike other autistic disorders, is usually not diagnosed until the child is older and it becomes apparent that this child does not understand social norms). My son was 11 when he finally was diagnosed, but we knew it was the right diagnosis. Others will come along. Keep us posted! [/QUOTE]
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