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Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) kids...moving up the spectrum?
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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 193719" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>This psychiatrist does sound wonderful. It's great that he was so familiar with your son's history, and sought your son's input about his own treatment and therapy.</p><p></p><p>As for moving up the spectrum, it certainly is possible for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to improve. I think that socialization and functioning can be learned over time, even if they're not innate skills. Like many other things, even if you're not born with the talent, if you practice enough you can gain a pretty good level of function.</p><p></p><p>Marg is right, though, that there is a lot going on under the surface that's invisible to the casual observer. And MWM, you're right that autism isn't necessarily a "bad" diagnosis at all. </p><p></p><p>I also think that the way in which the world has changed over the last few decades has made it a much friendlier place for people on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) spectrum. There are lots of jobs out there now that are ideally suited to people on the spectrum. If your son isn't interested directly in computers, you might want to look into related fields such as process engineering and business analysis. These fields are ideally suited to aspies, as they seem to capitalize on strengths. (If you're ever interested in getting more information on the types of jobs in these fields, please feel free to PM me.) </p><p></p><p>I'm so glad to hear that your son is doing so well and that you and the psychiatrist have seen such great improvements. Very hopeful.</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 193719, member: 3907"] This psychiatrist does sound wonderful. It's great that he was so familiar with your son's history, and sought your son's input about his own treatment and therapy. As for moving up the spectrum, it certainly is possible for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to improve. I think that socialization and functioning can be learned over time, even if they're not innate skills. Like many other things, even if you're not born with the talent, if you practice enough you can gain a pretty good level of function. Marg is right, though, that there is a lot going on under the surface that's invisible to the casual observer. And MWM, you're right that autism isn't necessarily a "bad" diagnosis at all. I also think that the way in which the world has changed over the last few decades has made it a much friendlier place for people on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) spectrum. There are lots of jobs out there now that are ideally suited to people on the spectrum. If your son isn't interested directly in computers, you might want to look into related fields such as process engineering and business analysis. These fields are ideally suited to aspies, as they seem to capitalize on strengths. (If you're ever interested in getting more information on the types of jobs in these fields, please feel free to PM me.) I'm so glad to hear that your son is doing so well and that you and the psychiatrist have seen such great improvements. Very hopeful. Trinity [/QUOTE]
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