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<blockquote data-quote="soapbox" data-source="post: 595206" data-attributes="member: 13003"><p>ADHD doesn't "stand alone" all that often - many kids with ADHD are actually ADHD "plus"... And ADHD may not even be accurate. It's often given when Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Aspie is more accurate. What is very interesting is that the "plus" dxes that go with ADHD... are often also part of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Aspie. Which means that it pays to check out the other pieces, either way.</p><p> </p><p>While a comprehensive evaluation is highly recommended, they do not necessarily cover ALL the bases. In particular, it is often wise to have an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation for sensory and motor skills issues, and a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) screening (that's who does it here...) for the full spectrum of APDs, including auditory figure ground and auditory discrimination.</p><p> </p><p>Half the kids with ADHD also have Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) (developmental coordination disorder, a neurologically based motor skills problem)... the symptoms of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) also tend to go with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Aspie.</p><p>Many kids with ADHD - or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Aspie - have learning disabilities.</p><p>A high proportion of kids with ADHD and a Learning Disability (LD)... also have Auditory Processing Disorders (APD).</p><p> </p><p>In our experience, Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) generate huge issues in school, and with peers, and when not dealt with, result in problems with self-confidence and self-esteem. Kids with these problems tend to be bullied. Their challenges with participating in peer-appropriate activities limits social opportunities. They are often smart, but perform poorly in school.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="soapbox, post: 595206, member: 13003"] ADHD doesn't "stand alone" all that often - many kids with ADHD are actually ADHD "plus"... And ADHD may not even be accurate. It's often given when Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Aspie is more accurate. What is very interesting is that the "plus" dxes that go with ADHD... are often also part of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Aspie. Which means that it pays to check out the other pieces, either way. While a comprehensive evaluation is highly recommended, they do not necessarily cover ALL the bases. In particular, it is often wise to have an Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation for sensory and motor skills issues, and a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) screening (that's who does it here...) for the full spectrum of APDs, including auditory figure ground and auditory discrimination. Half the kids with ADHD also have Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) (developmental coordination disorder, a neurologically based motor skills problem)... the symptoms of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) also tend to go with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Aspie. Many kids with ADHD - or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)/Aspie - have learning disabilities. A high proportion of kids with ADHD and a Learning Disability (LD)... also have Auditory Processing Disorders (APD). In our experience, Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) generate huge issues in school, and with peers, and when not dealt with, result in problems with self-confidence and self-esteem. Kids with these problems tend to be bullied. Their challenges with participating in peer-appropriate activities limits social opportunities. They are often smart, but perform poorly in school. [/QUOTE]
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