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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 202563" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Don't rule out Asperger's. I know people put a lot of emphasis on eye contact not being made, but it's more complex than this. Both my boys have a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - difficult child 1 is Asperger's and difficult child 3 is high-functioning autistic. Their sister in the middle probably is also Aspie, but the pediatrician says no, because she makes good eye contact. But he said this about someone who is now an adult and who can discuss this for herself - she says about herself that she DOES make good eye contact with the pediatrician because she knows him, has done for many years now (since she was 10). She has noted about herself that she doesn't make good eye contact with people she doesn't know.</p><p></p><p>All three of them have ADHD diagnosed as well.</p><p></p><p>The boys - they both made good eye contact, with us. Once they got to know people, they would make good eye contact with them also.</p><p></p><p>When difficult child 3 was being assessed (multidisciplinary clinic, second opinion, he was just 4) they had asked us to bring baby photos (to assess eye contact). In those photos you can see difficult child 3 making good eye contact. Not always with the photographer, but for example a baby photo of difficult child 3 with his older sister, you can see him looking right into her face. And this was typical.</p><p></p><p>The Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) stuff - for us, this is part of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). A lot of other things you describe would also fit with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). The water, the spinning - Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).</p><p></p><p>Of course, there could be other explanations. That's why you need someone with their head screwed on to thoroughly assess her. But what you describe - oh yes, very familiar.</p><p></p><p>I've been told that the diagnostic criteria of Asperger's in girls are currently being reassessed. I'm trying to find out more.</p><p></p><p>Something for you to play with - if you go to <a href="http://www.childbrain.com" target="_blank">www.childbrain.com</a> they have an unofficial Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) questionnaire. You can do the questionnaire on your daughter (there is some very good explanation on how to answer each question, if you need it, without biassing it unfairly) and then whatever the result, print it out and take it with you to a doctor's appointment. From experience of other members, keep your own copy so if the doctor wants to keep what you take in, you still have your own copy.</p><p></p><p>Even if the result says, "no Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)" it's a worthwhile exercise because it can show the sort of problems that ARE concerning you and can thereby trigger some useful discussion.</p><p></p><p>She's had a lot to deal with so far in her life, it's also quite likely that a lot of the problems have coloured what is going on here. But the sort of problems which have led to the feeding issues, the gastric issues etc could also have led to other as yet undiagnosed problems which could fit with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) (for example). Or other things.</p><p></p><p>I'm glad you found us. Have a look at "The Explosive Child" and especially the sticky on this forum on adapting this book to young children. It can't hurt, and it just might make your life a bit easier, while you're waiting for some answers.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 202563, member: 1991"] Don't rule out Asperger's. I know people put a lot of emphasis on eye contact not being made, but it's more complex than this. Both my boys have a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - difficult child 1 is Asperger's and difficult child 3 is high-functioning autistic. Their sister in the middle probably is also Aspie, but the pediatrician says no, because she makes good eye contact. But he said this about someone who is now an adult and who can discuss this for herself - she says about herself that she DOES make good eye contact with the pediatrician because she knows him, has done for many years now (since she was 10). She has noted about herself that she doesn't make good eye contact with people she doesn't know. All three of them have ADHD diagnosed as well. The boys - they both made good eye contact, with us. Once they got to know people, they would make good eye contact with them also. When difficult child 3 was being assessed (multidisciplinary clinic, second opinion, he was just 4) they had asked us to bring baby photos (to assess eye contact). In those photos you can see difficult child 3 making good eye contact. Not always with the photographer, but for example a baby photo of difficult child 3 with his older sister, you can see him looking right into her face. And this was typical. The Sensory Integration Disorder (SID) stuff - for us, this is part of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). A lot of other things you describe would also fit with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). The water, the spinning - Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Of course, there could be other explanations. That's why you need someone with their head screwed on to thoroughly assess her. But what you describe - oh yes, very familiar. I've been told that the diagnostic criteria of Asperger's in girls are currently being reassessed. I'm trying to find out more. Something for you to play with - if you go to [url]www.childbrain.com[/url] they have an unofficial Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) questionnaire. You can do the questionnaire on your daughter (there is some very good explanation on how to answer each question, if you need it, without biassing it unfairly) and then whatever the result, print it out and take it with you to a doctor's appointment. From experience of other members, keep your own copy so if the doctor wants to keep what you take in, you still have your own copy. Even if the result says, "no Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)" it's a worthwhile exercise because it can show the sort of problems that ARE concerning you and can thereby trigger some useful discussion. She's had a lot to deal with so far in her life, it's also quite likely that a lot of the problems have coloured what is going on here. But the sort of problems which have led to the feeding issues, the gastric issues etc could also have led to other as yet undiagnosed problems which could fit with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) (for example). Or other things. I'm glad you found us. Have a look at "The Explosive Child" and especially the sticky on this forum on adapting this book to young children. It can't hurt, and it just might make your life a bit easier, while you're waiting for some answers. Marg [/QUOTE]
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