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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 498100" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>I am thrilled you have the complete assessment planned. OK, I am going to say something now, but if it doesn't fit that is FINE. I think you should call the district early childhood special education department. I would ask them for a complete evaluation too. Do not mention the ODD or even the ADHD...just the Occupational Therapist (OT) and delays. (you can eventually tell them) MANY children are first diagnosed ADHD/ODD who really have Autism Spectrum Disorders of some kind. Lang delay (but caught up), fine motor, imaginative play, specific/restricted interests...and even the classic train interest....take apart and put together types of htings,the sensory (maybe sensory integration issues) things like food issues, gaging, textures of clothes, nothing new, tantrums, likes kids but maybe not really fully interacting or playing like your daughter does, touching things, not able to follow directions, the adhd, the "odd" which is really likely that he CANT behave yet because his world is processed differently than others. </p><p></p><p>Certainly we can't see each other over the internet. And I could be 100% wrong. But one thing I do know, early intervention is very very important so it is best to rule this in or out. Doctors very very often miss this even today. they look for the one end of the spectrum where kids never make eye contact, spin things, etc... They will say no way because they are too social...UMMM most kids with autism WANT to be social, generally their lack of skills makes them have a really hard time doing so though. They tend to look like htey can't pay attention and are distractable and hyper because they can not process information or follow language typically. It is important to know because the treatment, while some things can overlap, will generally be very different. These kids can NOT be "fixed" with ignoring, rewards, punishments, etc. They need direct teaching, Occupational Therapist (OT), visual schedules, visual rules, picture directions, etc..... It is really specialized and I promise you, it makes a HUGE difference to know. </p><p></p><p>I really don't see autism around every corner, but I do have a lot of experience including personal experience with this. I denied it until my son was five. I am so glad I found out though. It is worth checking into. And the preschool is then FREE including transportation with car seats! That would happen if they qualify him as general developmental delay too. </p><p></p><p>when you call ask how to schedule an ECSE complete evaluation. If they hesitate in any way put your request in writing and send it by certified mail , return receipt which will start a federal time clock for them to evaluate your son. He should be evaluated in your natural setting at his age. Ask them to come to your home to evaluate. (at four it can go either way, but you can ask). </p><p></p><p></p><p>No matter what you decide, I hope you believe I am just offering ideas and help and you know your son best. We are here for you and I will be happy to llsten to vents and any questions at any time... HUGS, Dee (buddy)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 498100, member: 12886"] I am thrilled you have the complete assessment planned. OK, I am going to say something now, but if it doesn't fit that is FINE. I think you should call the district early childhood special education department. I would ask them for a complete evaluation too. Do not mention the ODD or even the ADHD...just the Occupational Therapist (OT) and delays. (you can eventually tell them) MANY children are first diagnosed ADHD/ODD who really have Autism Spectrum Disorders of some kind. Lang delay (but caught up), fine motor, imaginative play, specific/restricted interests...and even the classic train interest....take apart and put together types of htings,the sensory (maybe sensory integration issues) things like food issues, gaging, textures of clothes, nothing new, tantrums, likes kids but maybe not really fully interacting or playing like your daughter does, touching things, not able to follow directions, the adhd, the "odd" which is really likely that he CANT behave yet because his world is processed differently than others. Certainly we can't see each other over the internet. And I could be 100% wrong. But one thing I do know, early intervention is very very important so it is best to rule this in or out. Doctors very very often miss this even today. they look for the one end of the spectrum where kids never make eye contact, spin things, etc... They will say no way because they are too social...UMMM most kids with autism WANT to be social, generally their lack of skills makes them have a really hard time doing so though. They tend to look like htey can't pay attention and are distractable and hyper because they can not process information or follow language typically. It is important to know because the treatment, while some things can overlap, will generally be very different. These kids can NOT be "fixed" with ignoring, rewards, punishments, etc. They need direct teaching, Occupational Therapist (OT), visual schedules, visual rules, picture directions, etc..... It is really specialized and I promise you, it makes a HUGE difference to know. I really don't see autism around every corner, but I do have a lot of experience including personal experience with this. I denied it until my son was five. I am so glad I found out though. It is worth checking into. And the preschool is then FREE including transportation with car seats! That would happen if they qualify him as general developmental delay too. when you call ask how to schedule an ECSE complete evaluation. If they hesitate in any way put your request in writing and send it by certified mail , return receipt which will start a federal time clock for them to evaluate your son. He should be evaluated in your natural setting at his age. Ask them to come to your home to evaluate. (at four it can go either way, but you can ask). No matter what you decide, I hope you believe I am just offering ideas and help and you know your son best. We are here for you and I will be happy to llsten to vents and any questions at any time... HUGS, Dee (buddy) [/QUOTE]
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