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<blockquote data-quote="SRL" data-source="post: 152737" data-attributes="member: 701"><p>Hi Joeman, Welcome.</p><p> </p><p>Actually many of the higher functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids often DO desire to interact with people but have no clue as to how to go about doing that effectively. My difficult child had a borderline diagnosis and he was always interacting with us at that age, but not in ways that were typical of his peers.</p><p> </p><p>If the interaction issue is the only thing standing between him and an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis, personally I'd I'd push for it and grab whatever services you could. </p><p> </p><p>Technically though services should be based on need and not diagnosis. Your private diagnosticians should help you out by writing a report to the SD outlining his issues, diagnosis, and recommendations. If Autistic traits are present, it's helpful if they mention that as it gives the district something more concrete to go with. If the district balks, have the doctor write another letter stressing the recommendations. </p><p> </p><p>Have you checked to see if there are additional services available in your state? Some states such as Wisconsin, CA, and NY are known for providing a higher level of services than required by law.</p><p> </p><p>I just went back and reread your post and you must be exhausted! We wound up setting up a mini gym in our basement with a trampoline, a variety of Occupational Therapist (OT) therapy swings, big foam blocks and therapy balls. In the bedroom we put in old mattresses for jumping. It made a world of difference for my kiddo.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SRL, post: 152737, member: 701"] Hi Joeman, Welcome. Actually many of the higher functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) kids often DO desire to interact with people but have no clue as to how to go about doing that effectively. My difficult child had a borderline diagnosis and he was always interacting with us at that age, but not in ways that were typical of his peers. If the interaction issue is the only thing standing between him and an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) diagnosis, personally I'd I'd push for it and grab whatever services you could. Technically though services should be based on need and not diagnosis. Your private diagnosticians should help you out by writing a report to the SD outlining his issues, diagnosis, and recommendations. If Autistic traits are present, it's helpful if they mention that as it gives the district something more concrete to go with. If the district balks, have the doctor write another letter stressing the recommendations. Have you checked to see if there are additional services available in your state? Some states such as Wisconsin, CA, and NY are known for providing a higher level of services than required by law. I just went back and reread your post and you must be exhausted! We wound up setting up a mini gym in our basement with a trampoline, a variety of Occupational Therapist (OT) therapy swings, big foam blocks and therapy balls. In the bedroom we put in old mattresses for jumping. It made a world of difference for my kiddo. [/QUOTE]
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