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<blockquote data-quote="mac7318" data-source="post: 568348" data-attributes="member: 15668"><p>Thanks for your response! I have heard of Aspergers, but he doesn't seem to fit a number of the criteria that I (and his Occupational Therapist (OT)) can see. </p><p></p><p>Genetics-wise, we don't have a lot, though one nephew has mild ADHD (the inattentive kind) and the other nephew had a very similar intense personality and anger issues (he's 9 now, and has adapted/grown to the point where he might only have an outburst once every few months. He also only ever acted out at home, never in public. He was never evaluated.) </p><p></p><p>He is extremely affectionate with everyone, makes good eye contact and makes an effort to be social all the time, it just usually ends up with something upsetting him. He just seems to feel his big feelings so much, I don't know, more than others. </p><p></p><p>I never had him tested for allergies, but perhaps I should do this? As an infant, he had reflux, and met his milestones on time, though he was a bit late-ish in speaker. As for that, I swear, he knew how to do it, but didn't "want" to until he was sure he had it right. That's a huge theme for him -- he dislikes anything he can't do "right" immediately. (e.g. riding a bike) He responds to discipline to a point, but which we try to do consistently, with love and calm, and even then, isn't a sure thing. If he's already over the top, he shuts down or runs away. We then ignore the behavior and come back to it when he can listen and is calm, giving consequences. </p><p></p><p>I agree that he needs a more comprehensive evaluation. I don't trust the school to manage it. I was just talking to his Occupational Therapist (OT) therapist about this, and she said that next time we meet, she can help me with finding the right place for us.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mac7318, post: 568348, member: 15668"] Thanks for your response! I have heard of Aspergers, but he doesn't seem to fit a number of the criteria that I (and his Occupational Therapist (OT)) can see. Genetics-wise, we don't have a lot, though one nephew has mild ADHD (the inattentive kind) and the other nephew had a very similar intense personality and anger issues (he's 9 now, and has adapted/grown to the point where he might only have an outburst once every few months. He also only ever acted out at home, never in public. He was never evaluated.) He is extremely affectionate with everyone, makes good eye contact and makes an effort to be social all the time, it just usually ends up with something upsetting him. He just seems to feel his big feelings so much, I don't know, more than others. I never had him tested for allergies, but perhaps I should do this? As an infant, he had reflux, and met his milestones on time, though he was a bit late-ish in speaker. As for that, I swear, he knew how to do it, but didn't "want" to until he was sure he had it right. That's a huge theme for him -- he dislikes anything he can't do "right" immediately. (e.g. riding a bike) He responds to discipline to a point, but which we try to do consistently, with love and calm, and even then, isn't a sure thing. If he's already over the top, he shuts down or runs away. We then ignore the behavior and come back to it when he can listen and is calm, giving consequences. I agree that he needs a more comprehensive evaluation. I don't trust the school to manage it. I was just talking to his Occupational Therapist (OT) therapist about this, and she said that next time we meet, she can help me with finding the right place for us. [/QUOTE]
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