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Can SD say Asperger's is NOT autism?
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<blockquote data-quote="svengandhi" data-source="post: 113871" data-attributes="member: 3493"><p>Thanks, Sheila. It appears from what you posted that autism and Asperger's are considered two separate disorders whereas I had always thought that Asperger's was the high functioning end of autism. </p><p></p><p>The issue is that the SD does not want to classify him as Aspergers because they don't want to provide autism-related services, which are more costly than those for "mere" OHI, or which can be. Under the definition you posted, I think this boy could be considered impaired by autism in ways that my own son is not. I don't want to discuss it on the web as this is not my child,but I have experience with this and I see it. Also, if he was to get the Autism/Asperger's label, he would be eligible for more programs that might benefit him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="svengandhi, post: 113871, member: 3493"] Thanks, Sheila. It appears from what you posted that autism and Asperger's are considered two separate disorders whereas I had always thought that Asperger's was the high functioning end of autism. The issue is that the SD does not want to classify him as Aspergers because they don't want to provide autism-related services, which are more costly than those for "mere" OHI, or which can be. Under the definition you posted, I think this boy could be considered impaired by autism in ways that my own son is not. I don't want to discuss it on the web as this is not my child,but I have experience with this and I see it. Also, if he was to get the Autism/Asperger's label, he would be eligible for more programs that might benefit him. [/QUOTE]
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