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<blockquote data-quote="TeDo" data-source="post: 479130"><p>It sounds like he is VERY much on the spectrum. Do NOT blame yourself. You did what you could with the information you had and professionals that didn't take your concerns seriously. My sons were just diagnosed this year and they are 13. difficult child 1 had signs as an infant but I am the one that minimized them. Now I could kick myself but it's wasted energy and won't change anything. You are in a better spot in that respect than I am. I have to deal with the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis AND PUBERTY all at the same time.</p><p></p><p>I would highly recommend getting him evaluated and treated for the sensory issues by an occupational therapist. If you can get the sensory stuff under some sort of control, you may find that you don't need the medications. That is just my very humble opinion but it sounds like the sensory stuff was the "biggie" requiring medications in the first place. We started seeing an Occupational Therapist (OT) this summer and I have already learned a lot and I am seeing some progress with difficult child 1. She has found things and helped with things that I didn't even know fell into the Occupational Therapist (OT) category. </p><p></p><p>The blurting is embarrassing but also teachable. Sounds like you are doing a good job in that area.</p><p></p><p>You are doing a good job. You are seeking answers when you don't have them. That makes you a great parent. Don't let anyone tell you any different, including yourself!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TeDo, post: 479130"] It sounds like he is VERY much on the spectrum. Do NOT blame yourself. You did what you could with the information you had and professionals that didn't take your concerns seriously. My sons were just diagnosed this year and they are 13. difficult child 1 had signs as an infant but I am the one that minimized them. Now I could kick myself but it's wasted energy and won't change anything. You are in a better spot in that respect than I am. I have to deal with the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis AND PUBERTY all at the same time. I would highly recommend getting him evaluated and treated for the sensory issues by an occupational therapist. If you can get the sensory stuff under some sort of control, you may find that you don't need the medications. That is just my very humble opinion but it sounds like the sensory stuff was the "biggie" requiring medications in the first place. We started seeing an Occupational Therapist (OT) this summer and I have already learned a lot and I am seeing some progress with difficult child 1. She has found things and helped with things that I didn't even know fell into the Occupational Therapist (OT) category. The blurting is embarrassing but also teachable. Sounds like you are doing a good job in that area. You are doing a good job. You are seeking answers when you don't have them. That makes you a great parent. Don't let anyone tell you any different, including yourself! [/QUOTE]
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