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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 509150" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>well, I guess I have not much to add because when I read your post I thought autism spectrum too. He sounds very high in many areas and before you panic, there are many people with autism and even some parents here on this board have forms of autism. I know what you mean about the explosive child.... It works wonders in some ways but for me, with a child who has language issues when it is not his agenda/his high interests, problem solving etc. does not really work. The parts that did work when he was young were to prioritize the problems and to only focus on certain basket items at a time.... It really did reduce overall stress in our home and his behaviors improved overall. </p><p></p><p>Funny around where I have worked, for a long time it was much easier to get an educational label of autism spectrum disorder than a medical diagnosis of any of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) (autism) labels. But in MN we also have a higher incidence and it is felt that is because we do identify more kids... (so I have read). We dont know where you live but even within a state there are differences... as TeDo can attest, her son was mis labeled in general and the school did not want to switch readily though the real diagnosis was Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and they too are in MN. </p><p></p><p>The important thing is to find a place that can help you sort through this and do not assume any psychologist or doctor can diagnosis this. General peds and psychs often will deny autism if kids are very verbal and try to be social at all. You need to find a clinic that specializes in the full spectrum of autism to make sure if this is a possibility or not. Though it is hard to hear if it turns out that it is the case, there are many many therapies that are research based and really good progress can be made. Much better than not knowing and trying things that not only dont work but can make things worse. </p><p></p><p>Here are the things that sent up red flags for me:</p><p>1. very rigid</p><p>2. high interest in numbers and letters/early mastery of these</p><p>3. poor social skills with peers</p><p>4. tone and speech issues</p><p>5. anxiety--HUGE in autism... (also some kids with autism look ODD and ADHD)</p><p>6. expressive language/communication issues when given an open ended question or asked to expand on things or to have reciprocal conversations.</p><p></p><p>any other concerns? Is he sensitive to textures, smells, tastes, touch, sounds? OR does he seek out textures/touch, smells, sights, sounds, tastes.... some kids are very limited in what they will eat or can't handle smells like whole places (my son could not go in a gym for a long time and will fall apart if someone had coffee breath). Does he have any repetitive behaviors?</p><p></p><p>when he plays is it limited to the same kinds of things over and over??? does he have imaginary play or is it more imitative or lining things up and/or collecting things? Does he have other big interests along with the letters/numbers/reading/math thing? does he prefer routine or does he have difficulty changing from one thing to another (esp if a preferred thing to a non preferred thing)...and by difficulty I mean meltdowns etc.</p><p></p><p>I think you are right to look for a neuropsychologist or at least a children's developmental clinic...just make sure they have a wide practice not just mental health....(if mental health is an issue that is great but kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can mistakenly be labeled other diagnosis as we said before.) If this does not fit at all no worries, remember we can't see him or you and only can go by your post... smile! In any event, you are right, you found a place where we really do understand how hard it can be. Let us know how your evaluation progress is coming along!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 509150, member: 12886"] well, I guess I have not much to add because when I read your post I thought autism spectrum too. He sounds very high in many areas and before you panic, there are many people with autism and even some parents here on this board have forms of autism. I know what you mean about the explosive child.... It works wonders in some ways but for me, with a child who has language issues when it is not his agenda/his high interests, problem solving etc. does not really work. The parts that did work when he was young were to prioritize the problems and to only focus on certain basket items at a time.... It really did reduce overall stress in our home and his behaviors improved overall. Funny around where I have worked, for a long time it was much easier to get an educational label of autism spectrum disorder than a medical diagnosis of any of the Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) (autism) labels. But in MN we also have a higher incidence and it is felt that is because we do identify more kids... (so I have read). We dont know where you live but even within a state there are differences... as TeDo can attest, her son was mis labeled in general and the school did not want to switch readily though the real diagnosis was Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and they too are in MN. The important thing is to find a place that can help you sort through this and do not assume any psychologist or doctor can diagnosis this. General peds and psychs often will deny autism if kids are very verbal and try to be social at all. You need to find a clinic that specializes in the full spectrum of autism to make sure if this is a possibility or not. Though it is hard to hear if it turns out that it is the case, there are many many therapies that are research based and really good progress can be made. Much better than not knowing and trying things that not only dont work but can make things worse. Here are the things that sent up red flags for me: 1. very rigid 2. high interest in numbers and letters/early mastery of these 3. poor social skills with peers 4. tone and speech issues 5. anxiety--HUGE in autism... (also some kids with autism look ODD and ADHD) 6. expressive language/communication issues when given an open ended question or asked to expand on things or to have reciprocal conversations. any other concerns? Is he sensitive to textures, smells, tastes, touch, sounds? OR does he seek out textures/touch, smells, sights, sounds, tastes.... some kids are very limited in what they will eat or can't handle smells like whole places (my son could not go in a gym for a long time and will fall apart if someone had coffee breath). Does he have any repetitive behaviors? when he plays is it limited to the same kinds of things over and over??? does he have imaginary play or is it more imitative or lining things up and/or collecting things? Does he have other big interests along with the letters/numbers/reading/math thing? does he prefer routine or does he have difficulty changing from one thing to another (esp if a preferred thing to a non preferred thing)...and by difficulty I mean meltdowns etc. I think you are right to look for a neuropsychologist or at least a children's developmental clinic...just make sure they have a wide practice not just mental health....(if mental health is an issue that is great but kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) can mistakenly be labeled other diagnosis as we said before.) If this does not fit at all no worries, remember we can't see him or you and only can go by your post... smile! In any event, you are right, you found a place where we really do understand how hard it can be. Let us know how your evaluation progress is coming along! [/QUOTE]
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