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<blockquote data-quote="Malika" data-source="post: 563758" data-attributes="member: 11227"><p>Well, I agree it's confusing MWM and I am by no means an expert. However, I have known some Asperger's people... </p><p>Doubtless the dividing line is not so clear. However, I am sure that each case, each child, is unique and this is also what makes blanket diagnoses difficult. In the case you mention, for example, of a school trip on a bus or coach, J would NOT be screaming or trying to run around while the bus is moving. In that setting, he is basically obedient, basically like the other kids, though he will be scolded more than some others for talking too loudly or whatever. I know this because I used to accompany his school to the swimming pool, involving a half hour bus ride each way, occasionally. No way would he be behaving like your little boy - this is because in France children are very disciplined and severely reprimanded if they step out of line. Left to his own devices, he may well be doing all of what your chap is doing... Which does rather beg the question of how much is the "syndrome". how much is the setting, etc, etc. </p><p>Are you saying that you don't think some kids are just ADHD?? I'm a bit confused about this. </p><p>It really doesn't matter but I just don't think J has either Asperger's or is autistic. If he did, I would say so, honest <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> What I am trying to describe is that he DOES know how to socialise with other kids - I've seen it a lot. He looks interested in what the other is saying, has good eye contact, shares a joke, asks questions, seems quite empathetic, etc. It just goes alongside all the hyperactive and impulsive stuff which sort of runs in the other direction to that, if that makes sense... </p><p>I do know he's very difficult and demanding at times... whatever label one puts on it. </p><p>SuZir, thanks for your helpful suggestions. There are some good things to think about there. Actually, J would do very well with a behaviour coach, I am sure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Malika, post: 563758, member: 11227"] Well, I agree it's confusing MWM and I am by no means an expert. However, I have known some Asperger's people... Doubtless the dividing line is not so clear. However, I am sure that each case, each child, is unique and this is also what makes blanket diagnoses difficult. In the case you mention, for example, of a school trip on a bus or coach, J would NOT be screaming or trying to run around while the bus is moving. In that setting, he is basically obedient, basically like the other kids, though he will be scolded more than some others for talking too loudly or whatever. I know this because I used to accompany his school to the swimming pool, involving a half hour bus ride each way, occasionally. No way would he be behaving like your little boy - this is because in France children are very disciplined and severely reprimanded if they step out of line. Left to his own devices, he may well be doing all of what your chap is doing... Which does rather beg the question of how much is the "syndrome". how much is the setting, etc, etc. Are you saying that you don't think some kids are just ADHD?? I'm a bit confused about this. It really doesn't matter but I just don't think J has either Asperger's or is autistic. If he did, I would say so, honest :) What I am trying to describe is that he DOES know how to socialise with other kids - I've seen it a lot. He looks interested in what the other is saying, has good eye contact, shares a joke, asks questions, seems quite empathetic, etc. It just goes alongside all the hyperactive and impulsive stuff which sort of runs in the other direction to that, if that makes sense... I do know he's very difficult and demanding at times... whatever label one puts on it. SuZir, thanks for your helpful suggestions. There are some good things to think about there. Actually, J would do very well with a behaviour coach, I am sure. [/QUOTE]
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