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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 359724" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I got as far as what she said about spectrum kids and then my sight went red. Whatever her title, she doesn't have a clue what she is talking about. It's true that classically low-functioning autistic kids probably can't really get along with people, although many do relate to their parents well. But your child obviously, if on the spectrum (and to be it seems she could be) is not low functioning and either has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified or Aspergers. Um, my son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified and/or high functioning autism. He gets along with everyone and is very non-confrontational. He doesn't have good conversational skills and tends to either monologue at people or stay pretty quiet, but he has a group of school friends. His teachers love him and he likes to help other kids in Special Education classes where he used to be. Plain and simple, whoever this person is, he or she does not know anything about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and I would get another opinion. If she IS on the spectrum, she will need more than just social skills and she can really improve. And medications don't really do it for any sort of spectrum disorder. If the child rages it can take off the edge, but it won't stop the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) symptoms as they are hardwired into the brain and the child needs to be taught how to learn social norms. This "Specialist" is not your friend...or anyone's friend. Find someone else.</p><p></p><p>Ok, now I'll go back and read the rest of your post <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Pardon me for cutting you short.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 359724, member: 1550"] I got as far as what she said about spectrum kids and then my sight went red. Whatever her title, she doesn't have a clue what she is talking about. It's true that classically low-functioning autistic kids probably can't really get along with people, although many do relate to their parents well. But your child obviously, if on the spectrum (and to be it seems she could be) is not low functioning and either has Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified or Aspergers. Um, my son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)-not otherwise specified and/or high functioning autism. He gets along with everyone and is very non-confrontational. He doesn't have good conversational skills and tends to either monologue at people or stay pretty quiet, but he has a group of school friends. His teachers love him and he likes to help other kids in Special Education classes where he used to be. Plain and simple, whoever this person is, he or she does not know anything about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and I would get another opinion. If she IS on the spectrum, she will need more than just social skills and she can really improve. And medications don't really do it for any sort of spectrum disorder. If the child rages it can take off the edge, but it won't stop the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) symptoms as they are hardwired into the brain and the child needs to be taught how to learn social norms. This "Specialist" is not your friend...or anyone's friend. Find someone else. Ok, now I'll go back and read the rest of your post ;) Pardon me for cutting you short. [/QUOTE]
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