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<blockquote data-quote="frustrated04" data-source="post: 539104"><p>That you all again for the support!</p><p></p><p>The reason i dont think Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is because he is very socially appropriate as long as he is in a good mood. He will break up fights between kids, put his toys away if thats what is causing a fight. He will have an appropriate conversation with people. He is safe when playing, and is capable of safely crossing streets/parking lots. If a child smaller than him does something, like hit, my son will stand there and make sure the kid doesnt hurt himself. But if a bigger kid messes with him, he goes nuts. I dont know what would happen though because if he is playing with same age or bigger kids, im right there. </p><p></p><p>Of course its possible, but as time goes on, i see less and less of any spectrum issues. I will look up the criteria again, maybe im wearing blinders. </p><p></p><p>Sleep was my biggest concern. He has had a few sleep studies, and i feel he was not treated for obvious sleep disorders. I got a clinical guide to peds sleep disorders and studied it like a mad woman. When he had his last study i was all prepared to fight and demand treatment, but when the results came in, there was nothing to treat! All 4 of the sleep issues i had identified were gone. </p><p></p><p>He is very, very hyper and some days fits ADHD very nice. But he consistently fits sensory over adhd. Hes not fidgety, though. Once he is ready to do his work, he does great. </p><p></p><p>My reactions have been far from good lately, and my daughter has been overreaction a bit as well. I know i can adjust myself, but i dont know how to get my daughter to chill before reacting. </p><p></p><p>He has been in occupational therspy, on and off, since he was 2. Our current therapist is awesome and he is making a lot of progress, including tolerating swinging very high on a net swing, and tying shoes, although not functionally yet. </p><p></p><p>There is a place around here that works with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids and i think they have some availability. I could try them and see if we can get new ideas. </p><p></p><p>The biggest downfall in any plans i make is that he lacks a fitting diagnosis. If i knew for sure what was going on, it might help. </p><p></p><p>His behavior and reactions are very inconsistent, says his behavior therapist. Most days he blows up at things, some days he can tolerate it. </p><p></p><p>I dont think bipolar because he has never been up or manic. He has good days, but that just means hes mellow and will go with the flow. </p><p></p><p>We have shuffled from dr to dr, with all of them saying very different things. From severely autistic to perfectly typical and everything in between. </p><p></p><p>I was looking at Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) for a while, and he does have some of those behaviors and possible causes, like untreated medical problems as a baby, and he went to his fathers every other weekend where i dont know what went on, but he is very attached to me and his sister, and even in the worst moments, gets upset if im upset. </p><p></p><p>I know im all over the place, sorry for that. </p><p></p><p>In a group of special needs kids, my son stands out as the most typical kid. In a group of typical kids, he stands out as very disabled.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="frustrated04, post: 539104"] That you all again for the support! The reason i dont think Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is because he is very socially appropriate as long as he is in a good mood. He will break up fights between kids, put his toys away if thats what is causing a fight. He will have an appropriate conversation with people. He is safe when playing, and is capable of safely crossing streets/parking lots. If a child smaller than him does something, like hit, my son will stand there and make sure the kid doesnt hurt himself. But if a bigger kid messes with him, he goes nuts. I dont know what would happen though because if he is playing with same age or bigger kids, im right there. Of course its possible, but as time goes on, i see less and less of any spectrum issues. I will look up the criteria again, maybe im wearing blinders. Sleep was my biggest concern. He has had a few sleep studies, and i feel he was not treated for obvious sleep disorders. I got a clinical guide to peds sleep disorders and studied it like a mad woman. When he had his last study i was all prepared to fight and demand treatment, but when the results came in, there was nothing to treat! All 4 of the sleep issues i had identified were gone. He is very, very hyper and some days fits ADHD very nice. But he consistently fits sensory over adhd. Hes not fidgety, though. Once he is ready to do his work, he does great. My reactions have been far from good lately, and my daughter has been overreaction a bit as well. I know i can adjust myself, but i dont know how to get my daughter to chill before reacting. He has been in occupational therspy, on and off, since he was 2. Our current therapist is awesome and he is making a lot of progress, including tolerating swinging very high on a net swing, and tying shoes, although not functionally yet. There is a place around here that works with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids and i think they have some availability. I could try them and see if we can get new ideas. The biggest downfall in any plans i make is that he lacks a fitting diagnosis. If i knew for sure what was going on, it might help. His behavior and reactions are very inconsistent, says his behavior therapist. Most days he blows up at things, some days he can tolerate it. I dont think bipolar because he has never been up or manic. He has good days, but that just means hes mellow and will go with the flow. We have shuffled from dr to dr, with all of them saying very different things. From severely autistic to perfectly typical and everything in between. I was looking at Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) for a while, and he does have some of those behaviors and possible causes, like untreated medical problems as a baby, and he went to his fathers every other weekend where i dont know what went on, but he is very attached to me and his sister, and even in the worst moments, gets upset if im upset. I know im all over the place, sorry for that. In a group of special needs kids, my son stands out as the most typical kid. In a group of typical kids, he stands out as very disabled. [/QUOTE]
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